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This is a PDF Pattern (Digital Download) for the Cora Convertible Bag.
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Pattern written in Imperial and Metric.
Pattern is only available in ENGLISH.
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About the Cora Convertible Bag
A super structured, convertible bag! Seamlessly switch between shoulder bag and backpack. You do not need to detach anything to convert it!
The Cora has front and back exterior pockets. When the bag is in backpack mode, the straps cross over the top thus restricting access to the bag and providing added security.
Within the main zippered compartment, the bag has two slip pocket/zippered pocket combos and a zippered divider pocket.
The lining has a bound finish.
Enjoy!
Finished Size
11" W x 11" H x 3.5" D
(28cm W x 28cm H x 9cm D)
Complexity
On a scale of Boisterous Beginner/Adventurous Intermediate/Excitingly Advanced, this bag is Excitingly Advanced. The bag is domestic friendly with a bound finish lining. The bag can get thick in areas; if you do not have a heavy duty domestic machine, consider skipping the piping. Rectangular pieces are only given by cut chart.
Supply List
Hardware
- (6) 3/4” (20mm) Rectangle Rings or D-Rings [Rectangle Rings or D-Rings for the four upper connectors and D-Rings for the lower connectors if you are using swivel clasps; Rectangle Rings if you are not using the swivel clasps.] I prefer 6 D-Rings overall.
- (2) 3/4” (20mm) Strap Slider Adjusters
- (2) 3/4” (20mm) Swivel Clasps (optional)
- (4) 3/4” (20mm) Strap Ends
- (5) #5 Zipper Pulls
- (1) 33” (84cm) #5 Zipper Tape
- (1) 7” (18cm) #5 Zipper Tape
- (2) 8” (20.5cm) #5 Zipper Tape
- (1) Logo or “Handmade” Tag (optional)
- (4) Purse Feet (optional)
- (16) Medium Double Capped Rivet Sets [3/8" Caps x 5/16" Post (9mm x 8mm)] (May require longer if materials are extra thick.)
- (2) Large Double Capped Rivet Sets [3/8" Caps x 7/16" Post (9mm x 10mm)]
- 2-1/4 yds (206cm) Double-Fold Bias Tape 1/2” (1.3cm) wide when folded
- 1.75 yds (160cm) 2.5-3mm Upholstery Plastic Foam Welt Cord Piping (optional)
Fabric Requirements
- 1 yd (91cm) Vinyl, faux leather, or cork at 54” (137cm) WOF ¹
- 1-1/2 yds (137cm) Woven Lining at 44” (112cm) WOF
- 3 yds (274cm) Woven Interfacing at 20” (51cm) WOF
- 7” x 13” (18cm x 33cm) Pellon Decovil “Heavy” 526
- 1 yd (91cm) Pellon Decovil Light 525 at 17” (43cm) WOF
¹ Woven fabric can be used for the exterior with this bag. If using woven, I suggest one or two layers of woven interfacing on all woven exterior pieces. Then stabilize as the pattern suggests.
Other Materials
- Duct tape
- Double sided tape 1/8” (3mm)
- Double sided tape 1/4” (6mm)
- Clips
- Removable marking pen, pencil, etc
- Rotary cutter or scissors
- Fray Check
- Grid ruler
- Grid cutting mat
- Hole punch tool
- Rivet setter tool or rivet press
- Staples and stapler
- Staple remover tool or pliers
- Piping foot is an asset if you are using piping
Tutorials
Chanova Alcala Mabry of That's Sew Nova and of Novasknits - Tutorial ENGLISH
Leanne Clay of My Sewing Adventures and mysewingadventuresaus - Tutorial ENGLISH
Vannessa Leppek of Vannessa Leppek YouTube and Mini Loopy Love - Tutorial ENGLISH
YouTubers are welcome to do their own tutorials should they wish. Please do not include pattern instruction pages or paper pattern pieces within your video as this does violate the terms delineated within the pattern.
