This is a PDF Pattern (Digital Download) for the Fibi Fold-Over Cross-Body Bag.
Digital downloads are non-refundable.
Pattern written in Imperial and Metric.
Pattern is only available in ENGLISH.
About the Fibi Fold-Over Cross-Body Bag
The Fibi Fold-Over Cross-Body has a very unique construction method and is a fun sew!
The exterior boasts three unique recessed zippered pockets on the front
and a large exterior pocket on the back.
There is a large main compartment. In the bag, there is a decent sized slip pocket which has a new construction method and a pop of exterior detail.
The bag is turned through the back pocket lining.
Finished Size
12.5" W x 9” H x 1" D
32cm W x 23cm H x 2.5cm D
Complexity: On a scale of Boisterous Beginner/Adventurous Intermediate/Excitingly Advanced, this bag is Adventurous Intermediate. Domestic friendly.
Supply List
Hardware
- (2) 1” (25mm) D-Rings or Triangle Rings
- (2) 1” (25mm) Strap Ends
- (2) 1” (25mm) Swivel Clasps
- (1) 1” (25mm) Strap Slider Adjuster or Wide Mouth Strap Slider Adjuster
- (3) 14mm Magnetic Snaps
- (4) #5 Zipper Pulls
- (1) 9-1/2” (24cm) #5 Zipper Tape (Upper Front Zipper)
- (1) 10-1/2” (27cm) #5 Zipper Tape (Back Pocket Zipper)
- (2) 11” (28cm) #5 Zipper Tape (Middle and Lower Front Zippers)
- (10) Medium Double Capped Rivet Set [3/8" Caps x 5/16" Post (9mm x 8mm)]
- (1) Logo or “Handmade” Tag (optional)
Fabric Requirements
- 1/2yd (46cm) Soft vinyl or faux leather at 54” (137cm) WOF ¹
- 3/4 yd (69cm) Woven Lining at 44” (112cm) WOF
- 1-1/2 yd (137cm) Woven Interfacing at 20” (51cm) WOF
- 13” x 13” (33cm x 33cm) Pellon Decovil Light 525 at 17” (43cm) WOF
- 2-1/2” x 9-3/4” (6.4cm x 25cm) Pellon Decovil “Heavy” 526 at 17" (43cm) WOF
¹ Woven fabric can be used for the exterior with this bag. If using woven, I suggest two layers of woven interfacing on all woven exterior pieces. Then stabilize as the pattern suggests. Non-fraying material must be used on the SLIP POCKET SIDE TRIM pieces if made as it is written.
Other Materials
- Duct tape
- Double sided tape
- Clips
- Marking pen, pencil, etc
- Rotary cutter or scissors
- Grid ruler
- Grid cutting mat
- Hole punch tool
- Rivet setter tool or rivet press
- Pinking shears
- Fray Check
Tutorials
Chanova Alcala Mabry of That's Sew Nova and of Novasknits - Tutorial ENGLISH
Cindy Lewis of Cherishing Today Designs and of Cherishing Today - Tutorial ENGLISH
Danielle St John of Stitch’N Designs - Tutorial ENGLISH
Jessica Haynam of Jessica Grace & Bacon - Tutorial ENGLISH
Nicole Barber of OKSew and Lion and Loch Handmade - Tutorial ENGLISH
Sophie Karbich of Sophie's Studio and Co and Sophie’s Studio and Co - Tutorial FRENCH
Vannessa Leppek of Vannessa Leppek YouTube and Mini Loopy Love - Tutorial ENGLISH
Vanessa Lowry of Love Ryleigh - 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.
