This is a PDF Pattern (Digital Download) for the Teresita Train Case.
Digital downloads are non-refundable.
Pattern written in Imperial and Metric.
Pattern is only available in ENGLISH.
About the Teresita Train Case
The Teresita Train Case is a take on a classic!
Use the Teresita as a trendy purse or as a traditional style train case.
There is a easy to grab handle at the top or add a strap for easy carrying.
Within, you will find a slip pocket, four vertical card slots, and a large main compartment.
The instructions offer a vertical quilted or non-quilted option.
Finished Size
8-1/2” W x 6” H x 6” D
21.5cm W x 15.5cm H x 15.5cm D
Complexity: On a scale of Boisterous Beginner/Adventurous Intermediate/Excitingly Advanced, this bag is Boisterous Beginner. Domestic friendly.
Supply List
Hardware
- (2) 3/4" (20mm) D-Rings or Screw-On D-Rings or Bridge Connectors
- (2-4) 3/4” (20mm) Strap Ends
- (2) 3/4” (20mm) Swivel Clasps(1) 3/4” (20mm) Strap Slider Adjuster or Wide Mouth Strap Slider Adjuster
- (4) Purse Feet (optional)
- (2) #5 Zipper Pulls
- (1) 18-1/4” (46.5cm) #5 Zipper Tape (Cut a bit longer if you prefer to work with excess at the ends)
- (4-8) Medium Double Capped Rivet Set [3/8" Caps x 5/16" Post (9mm x 8mm)]
- (1) Logo or “Handmade” Tag (optional)
Fabric Requirements
- 1/3yd (30.5cm) (more if directional) 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
- 5” x 17” (13cm x 43cm) Pellon Decovil “Heavy” 526 at 17” (43cm) WOF
- (1) 17-1/4” x 4-1/2” (43.8cm x 11.5cm) Pellon Decovil Light 525 at 17” (43cm) WOF
or
- (1) 17-1/2” x 4-1/2” (44.5cm x 11.5cm) Pellon Flex Foam FF77 Sew-in Foam at 20" (51cm) 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.
Other Materials
- Duct tape
- Double sided tape 3/8” (1cm)
- Clips
- Removable marking pen, pencil, etc
- Rotary cutter or scissors
- Grid ruler
- Grid cutting mat
- Hole punch tool
- Rivet setter tool or rivet press
- Stapler and staples
- Pliers/Staple remover
- 1.5yds (137cm) 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
Ravon Clark of Luv, Lola YouTube and of Luv, Lola - Tutorial ENGLISH
Lauren Mormino of MoreMeKnow and YouTube Lauren Mormino
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.
