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This is a pdf sewing pattern for the Ciara Crossbody bag. The pdf includes all instructions and pattern pieces featuring 200 pictures, and 42 pages of detailed instructions. The pattern is written for vinyl or leather but can be made in cork or fabric. There are also over 2 hours of full video tutorials to help you achieve the perfect bag.
The skill level is listed as INTERMEDIATE.
Finished measurements: 10½” W x 11” H x 3” D
The Ciara bag is a perfect sized bag that gives you the ability to go from crossbody to shoulder strap with the simple adjustment of a swivel hook. The full front zippered pocket has a unique flap that hides the zipper while giving this bag a stylish detail. This bag has a soft feel with attractive front piecing and complementary stitching. There is a flat base which gives the bag more depth providing ample room in the interior, while the top zipper secures your belongings. The interior is simple yet functional and has a zippered pocket on the back wall and a 2 sectioned slip pocket on the front wall. The beauty of this bag is the slight A-line angle which gives it a stylish design.
The instructions in this pattern are written for vinyl or leather. You can also choose to use fabric or cork in the construction for this bag; fabric will need to be thicker like denim or canvas, and if you choose a thinner fabric, then choose whatever stabilizers you are comfortable with as this information is not listed in the pattern. If you choose cork then it will need to be soft and not stiff.
The skill level is listed as INTERMEDIATE.
MATERIALS
Using Leather Exterior
- 5 sq. ft. For the body
- 4” x 46” piece of leather for crossbody strap
Using Vinyl, Cork or Fabric Exterior
- ½ yard for the body and straps
Interior fabric, interfacings, hardware and other
- ¾ yard lining fabric - 44” wide fabric.
- 1¾ yards of 20” medium weight fusible interfacing
- Decovil Light - 1 strip - 1” x 45”, then 4” x 36” for other
- # 5 nylon zipper (needs to be 1¼” wide from tape edge to tape edge) - 1 @ 10½” of zipper tape with a matching zipper pull for the front zipper
- # 5 nylon zipper (needs to be 1¼” wide from tape edge to tape edge) - 1 @ 12” of zipper tape with a matching zipper pull for the top zipper
- # 3 nylon zipper - 1 @ 7” finished size OR 9”- zipper tape and matching zipper-pulls for the interior zippered pocket
- 8 - 9.2mm double capped rivets (make sure you have a variety of post lengths available)
- 2 - 1¼” O-rings
- 1 - 1” D-ring
- 1 - 1” swivel hook
- Zipper end
