This is a PDF Pattern (Digital Download) for the Mini E Dual Compartment Cross-Body.
Digital downloads are non-refundable.
Pattern written in Imperial and Metric.
Pattern is only available in ENGLISH.
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About the Mini E Dual Compartment Cross-Body
The Mini E offers dual zippered compartments, a short carry handle, and a cross-body strap. It can hold your essentials for a day or night out!
The pattern is a smaller, dual compartment version of the widely popular Erica Bowler Bag, brought to you due to many requests from fellow makers!
The pattern has two exterior pockets and two main compartments.
The lining has a bound finish. Enjoy!
Finished Size
8.5” W x 7.25” H x 4” D
21.5cm W x 18.5cm H x 10cm D
Complexity
On a scale of Boisterous Beginner/Adventurous Intermediate/Excitingly Advanced, this bag is Adventurous Intermediate. Though it is not a difficult bag to make, prior experience with binding is recommended. Domestic friendly.
Supply List
Hardware
- (2) 3/4" (20mm) D-Rings
- (4) 3/4” (20mm) Strap Ends
- (2) 3/4” (20mm) Swivel Clasps
- (1) 3/4” (20mm) Strap Slider Adjuster
- (4) #5 Zipper Pulls
- (2) 11.5” (29.2cm) #5 Zipper Tape (Cut a bit longer if you prefer to work with excess at the ends)
- (6) Medium Double Capped Rivet Sets [3/8" Caps x 5/16" Post (9mm x 8mm)]
Fabric Requirements
- 1/2 yd (46cm) Vinyl, faux leather, or cork at 54” (137cm) WOF ¹
- 1/2 yd (46cm) Woven Lining at 44” (112cm) WOF
- 1-1/2 yd (137cm) Woven Interfacing at 20” (51cm) WOF
- 12” x 17” (30.5cm x 43cm) Pellon Decovil Light 525
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.
Other Materials
- Duct tape
- Double sided tape 1/4” (6mm)
- Clips
- Removable marking pen, pencil, etc
- Rotary cutter or scissors
- Pinking shears
- Grid ruler
- Grid cutting mat
- Fabric glue or super glue
- Hole punch tool
- Rivet setter tool or rivet press
- Stapler and staples
- Pliers
- 2yds (183cm) Double fold bias tape (1/2” (1.3cm) when folded is best)
Tutorials
Chanova Alcala Mabry of That's Sew Nova and of Novasknits - Tutorial ENGLISH
Danielle St John of Stitch’N Designs - 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.
