This is a PDF Pattern (Digital Download) for the Monica Carry All Bag
Digital downloads are non-refundable.
Pattern written in Imperial and Metric.
Pattern is only available in ENGLISH.
This is a very unique construction designed to achieve this certain look; all doable on domestic sewing machines.
The Monica Carry All Bag is a large bag with lots of pocket options on the interior and exterior. It boasts two hidden pockets on the exterior.
On the interior, there is a separated slip pocket with three slips and a zippered pocket as well. A main compartment zippered closure.
Instructions offer a structured bag design as well as a super structured option.
Finished Size:
18” W (at top) x 14.5” W (at bottom) x 11” H x 5” D
46cm W (at top) x 37cm W (at bottom) x 28cm H x 12.5cm D
Complexity: On a scale of Boisterous Beginner/Adventurous Intermediate/Excitingly Advanced, this bag is Adventurous Intermediate. Domestic friendly. Rectangular pieces are only given by cut chart.
Hardware:
- (4) 1” Strap Ends
- (1) Zipper End
- (4) Medium Rivets (9mm Cap x 8mm Post)
- (4) Large Rivets (9mm Cap x 10mm Post)
- (2) #5 Zipper Slider Pulls
- (1) #5 20” (51cm) Zipper Tape
- (1) #5 8” (20.5cm) Zipper Tape
- (5-6) Purse Feet (optional)
- (4) Clamp on Metal Corners (optional)
- (1) “Handmade” or Logo Tag (optional)
- (1) 1” D-Ring (for hanging tassel, optional)
- (1) Tassel Cap with Clasp (optional)
Fabric Requirements: Structured
- 1 yd (91cm) Exterior #1 Vinyl, cork, or faux leather at 54” (137cm) WOF
- 1 yd (91cm) Exterior #2 Vinyl, cork, or faux leather at 54” (137cm) WOF
- 1 yd (91cm) Woven Lining at 44” (112cm) WOF
- 1-1/2 yds (137cm) Woven Interfacing at 20” (51cm) WOF
- 1 yd (91cm) Pellon Decovil Light 525 at 17” (43cm) WOF
- 3/4 yd (69cm) Pellon Peltex 70 - Sew-in/Non Fusible Stabilizer at 20” (51cm) WOF (fusible peltex can be used but will not be actually fused in construction)
Fabric Requirements: Super Structured*
- 1 yd (91cm) Exterior #1 Vinyl, cork, or faux leather at 54” (137cm) WOF
- 1 yd (91cm) Exterior #2 Vinyl, cork, or faux leather at 54” (137cm) WOF
- 1 yd (91cm) Woven Lining at 44” (112cm) WOF
- 1-1/2 yds (137cm) Woven Interfacing at 20” (51cm) WOF
- 2 yd (183cm) Pellon Decovil Light 525 at 17” (43cm) WOF
- 3/4 yd (69cm) Pellon Peltex 70 - Sew-in/Non Fusible Stabilizer at 20” (51cm) WOF (fusible peltex can be used but will not be actually fused in construction)
IMPORTANT
*Choose the Super Structured option for thinner vinyl or for a fabric Exterior #1. If you are using an all fabric Exterior #1, ensure you fuse all pieces with a woven interfacing - this is not listed in the cut chart. Exterior #1 and Exterior #2 in the Cut Chart are drafted for vinyl, cork, or faux leather.
Other Materials:
- Duct tape
- Removable marking pen, pencil, etc
- Rotary cutter or scissors
- Pinking shears
- Rivet setter tool or rivet press
- Grid ruler with 45 degree angle marking
- Teflon sheet or pressing cloth
- 1/4” (6mm) Double Sided Tape
- Stapler and staples
- Hand needle and thread
- Skewer/Chopstick for pointing out corners
- Adhesive for sticking Peltex base down
Tutorials:
Brandy Gilbert-Jackson of Bean's Bags and Handicrafts Co. - Tutorial
Chanova Alcala Mabry of That's Sew Nova - Tutorial
Lauren Mormino of MoreMeKnow and YouTube Lauren Mormino - Tutorial
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.
