Are you tired of digging through your bag to find your keys or phone? This Triple-Zip Crossbody is the answer, and the best part is—it’s incredibly simple to sew! Don’t let the three zippers intimidate you; I’ve broken down the process so even beginners can achieve a professional, organized look.
I’m so excited to share this because this Multi-Zipped Crossbody Tutorial is truly one of the best Beginner Sewing Projects I’ve ever created. It’s a versatile Handmade Crossbody Bag Pattern that you’ll find yourself using every single day. It’s the perfect weekend project to level up your sewing skills and your daily organization.
Let’s get those zippers ready and start creating!
The finished measurements of this Triple-Zip Crossbody bag are approximately 8¼″(21㎝) W × 4¾″(12㎝) H × 2¾″(7㎝) 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 15⅝″ × 12⅞″ (39.5㎝ × 32.5㎝) Outer layer
① 15⅝″ × 12⅞″ (39.5㎝ × 32.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Front pocket
① 8⅞″ × 4¼″ (22.5㎝ × 10.5㎝) Outer layer
① 8⅞″ × 4¼″ (22.5㎝ × 10.5㎝) Lining
◆ Zipper gusset
② 10⅞″ × 1⅜″ (27.5㎝ × 3.5㎝) Outer layer
② 10⅞″ × 1⅜″ (27.5㎝ × 3.5㎝) Lining
② 10⅞″ × 1⅜″ (27.5㎝ × 3.5㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Inside pocket 1
② 10⅞″ × 5⅜″ (27.5㎝ × 13.5㎝) Lining
◆ Inside pocket 2
④ 10⅞″ × 6″ (27.5㎝ × 15㎝) Lining
◆ Handle
① 4¾″ × 3¼″ (12㎝ × 8㎝) Outer layer
◆ D-ring fabric
② 2″ × 2⅜″ (5㎝ × 6㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
③ Roll Zipper_seam allowance included 10⅞″(27.5cm)
① 3/4″(2㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 47½″(120㎝)
② 3/4″(2㎝) Wide Swivel Snap Hook
② 5/8″(1.5㎝) Wide D-ring
This bag features two types of inside pockets: a **middle pocket** (bottomless divider style) and **front/back pockets** (with boxed bottoms for depth).
Place the front pocket piece onto the right side of the main exterior fabric. Align them properly and sew along the three sides (bottom and both side edges) to secure it.
Align two zippers with their right sides facing each other and sew them together. Place the right side of the lining fabric against the right side of the zipper (sandwiching the zipper). Sew along the top edge. Open the fabric pieces and topstitch just below the zipper teeth for a clean, professional finish. Repeat this process for all three zippers until the main zipper sections are prepared.
Sew the zipper panels to the front and back zipper assemblies.
Place the lining pieces right sides together. Sew the side seams and the bottom edges. Crucially, leave a **turning hole** (gap) at the bottom of the **middle pocket lining**. This will be used to turn the bag right side out later. For the front and back pockets, fold the bottom corners and sew across them to create **boxed bottoms**. This gives the bag its 3D depth.
Spread out the zipper and zipper panel assembly. Align them with the side edges of the main fabric.
Match the center point of the zipper panels with the center of the main panels first. Pin them in place, then sew along the side lines. This step transforms the flat pieces into the final bag shape.
Turn the entire bag right side out through the turning hole in the middle lining.
Neatly sew the turning hole closed (using a ladder stitch or a close edge stitch).
Attach your bag strap, and your triple zipper crossbody bag is complete!
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Enjoy your project, and see you in the next tutorial!
