There’s nothing quite like the feeling of someone asking, “Where did you buy that?” and getting to say, “Oh, I actually made it.” That’s the energy of this Urban Canvas Sling project. It’s the perfect blend of utility and high-end style, using heavy-duty canvas that only gets better with age. It’s the perfect weekend project—not too complicated, but the result is something you’ll be proud to wear every single day. Let’s make your new favorite bag.
The finished measurements of this Sling Bag are approximately 9⅛″(23㎝) W × 5⅛″(13㎝) H × 2″(5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main panel
① 9¾″ × 5¾″ (24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝) Outer layer
③ 9¾″ × 5¾″ (24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝) Lining
② 9¾″ × 5¾″ (24.5㎝ × 14.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Front pocket
① 9¾″ × 1⅝″ (24.5㎝ × 4㎝) Outer layer
① 9¾″ × 1⅝″ (24.5㎝ × 4㎝) Lining
① 9¾″ × 4⅜″ (24.5㎝ × 11㎝) Outer layer
① 9¾″ × 4⅜″ (24.5㎝ × 11㎝) Lining
◆ Zipper gusset
② 14½″ × 1⅜″ (36.5㎝ × 3.5㎝) Outer layer
② 14½″ × 1⅜″ (36.5㎝ × 3.5㎝) Lining
② 14½″ × 1⅜″ (36.5㎝ × 3.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Bottom gusset
① 14½″ × 2⅝″ (36.5㎝ × 6.5㎝) Outer layer
① 14½″ × 2⅝″ (36.5㎝ × 6.5㎝) Lining
① 14½″ × 2⅝″ (36.5㎝ × 6.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Side wing panel
② 6½″ × 7⅛″ (16.5㎝ × 18㎝) Outer layer
◆ Inside pocket
① 9¾″ × 6⅞″ (24.5㎝ × 17.5㎝) Lining
◆ Zipper tab
② 1⅝″ × 1¼″ (4㎝ × 3㎝) Outer layer
② 1⅝″ × 1¼″ (4㎝ × 3㎝) Lining
◆ Others
① Roll Zipper_seam allowance included 14½″(36.5㎝)
① Roll Zipper_seam allowance included 8¾″(22㎝)
① 1″(2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 47½″(120㎝)
① 1″(2.5㎝) Wide Triglides Slide
① 1″(2.5㎝) Wide Side Release Buckle
① 1⅜″(3.5㎝) Wide bias tape 47½″(120㎝)
Attach zipper tabs to both ends of the zipper.
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Open out, press pieces away from the zipper. Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way. Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Place the pocket piece on top of the main lining fabric and stitch along the perimeter to secure them.
Fold the side wing fabric in half with right sides together, insert the strap between the layers, and sew across.
Position the handle and the straps onto the back panel and stitch them in place.
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Open out, press pieces away from the zipper. Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way. Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Align the finished zipper panel and bottom panel with right sides together. Sew both ends to create a continuous side gusset.
Match the quarter marks of the main panel with the quarter marks of the side gusset. Sew all the way around with a 1/4″ seam allowance.
Repeat the process to attach the back panel to the side gusset.
Finish the raw edges by binding them with bias tape to complete the bag.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
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