Sewing Pattern – Traverse Bag
Item code: 010-NOOD-TRAVE
Structured handbag with multiple compartments, available in two sizes. Features top zipper and organised interior.
Product description
Traverse Bag is a handbag with lots of smart compartments: a zippered main compartment, a zip pocket on the back, and a roomy front pocket with a flap for the things you want close at hand. The pattern comes in two sizes: a compact version for essentials, and a larger version for the always-prepared crowd.
Pockets
- Zippered main compartment
- Back zip pocket
- Roomy front pocket with flap
Finished size
- Regular: 30 cm wide x 22.5 cm high x 5 cm deep
- Small: 25 cm wide x 18.75 cm high
Fabric recommendations
- Exterior: canvas, denim, home decor or other heavier cotton (cork/faux leather works too)
- Lining & accent: cotton
Materials (110 cm / 44" wide fabric; Small in brackets)
- Exterior: 70 cm (45 cm)
- Lining: 70 cm (45 cm)
- Accent (strap + piping if self-made): 45 cm
- Interfacing: Pellon SF101 (≈ G700): 100 cm (75 cm)
- Zippers: 35 cm (30 cm) for the top + 20 cm (15 cm) for the back pocket
- 2 rectangular rings (20 mm) + 1 slider buckle (20 mm)
- Snap fastener 15 mm
Optional
- Piping cord (for DIY piping)
What’s included
- Paper pattern
- English instructions (in inches)
- Non-rectangular pattern pieces included on paper