Designed by Fringe Supply Co., purveyors of fine knitting supplies, Stowe is the ideal project bag – whatever your project may be! The main compartment is perfect for works-in-progress while the many side pockets organize small tools, patterns & notebooks. It may have been designed with knitting in mind but you’ll find it equally useful for a variety of purposes from travel to everyday!
Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam and applying bias binding.
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Sturdy box shaped base with spacious interior
Opens wide to view contents at a glance
Interior pockets to keep supplies organised and easy find
Perfect for keeping project supplies together such as fabric, yarn, notions etc.
Ideal to pack supplies for sewing days, retreats and classes
Zips up securely
Instructions for 2 sizes
Pattern is packed with illustrations and step by step instructions
9 pages
No templates
Skill level - Intermediate
Supplies
3/8 yard (1/2 yard) cotton linen*/quilting cotton for exterior
3/8 yard (1/2 yard) quilting cotton for lining
3/8 yard (1/2 yard) quilting cotton for pockets
3/4 yard (1 yard) woven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101 or Vilene G700)
Either 3/4 yard (1 yard) foam stabilizer (Soft and Stable or Pellon FF78F1)
Or 3/8 yard (1/2 yard) high loft fusible fleece (Vilene H640)
12" (14") open ended or separating zipper
1 - 1 1/2 yards of 1" wide cotton webbing
Note - Foam stabilizer option is best for a sturdy finish to tote
*Cotton linen such as Essex Yarn Dyed Linen by Robert Kaufman or Crossweave by Moda
Finished sizes
Small - 12” x 9” x 6”
Large - 14” x 11” x 6”
Unfolds to reveal 3 handy zippered pockets.
2 pockets are see through to make it easy to find what you need.
Zippered pockets allow for plenty of storage whilst keeping contents secure.
Includes attached handy pincushion and needle pages feature.
Wrap around tie closure for relaxed easy going style.
Great to use for sewing at home or on the go.
Pattern is packed with illustrations and step by step instructions.
9 pages
No templates
Fat Quarter friendly pattern
Skill level - Advanced beginner
Material Requirements
Fat quarter quilting cotton for pouch exterior
Fat quarter quilting cotton for pouch lining
Fat quarter quilting cotton for center pocket
Fat quarter quilting cotton for vinyl binding
5" x 10" quilting cotton for pincushion
1/8 yard quilting cotton for tie
10" x 10" wool felt for needle pages
5/8 yard woven fusible interfacing
1/4 yard fusible fleece
10" x 10" premium clear vinyl (see Notes)
3 zippers 8" long
Small handful of stuffing
Finished size
closed - 6" x 8 1/2"
open - 17" x 8 1/2"
You’ll love this zippered top backpack and tote for everyday use. They both have a front pocket for easy access to smaller items and a flat base. A divided interior pocket keeps everything inside organized. The backpack has adjustable straps and fits tablets, small laptops, and/or notebooks! Buckthorn Tote is perfect for projects on the go.
Backpack
front exterior pocket, large interior pocket
zip top closure to keep your important belonging secure
adjustable straps
Tote
front exterior pocket, large interior pocket
zip top closure
grab and go handles
perfect for projects, anything from knitting to embroidery to paper piecing and more!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Approx. Finished Dimensions:
Backpack Approx. Finished Dimensions: 13”/33 cm wide by 5 ½”/14 cm deep (measured at oval base), 14”/35.6 cm tall
Tote Approx. Finished Dimensions: 10 ½”/26.7 cm wide by 6 ½”/16.5 cm deep (measured at oval base), 11 ½”/29.2 cm tall
Materials needed:
Requirements based on 44”/1.1 m-wide fabric.
*****Tote requirements in brackets [ ]*****
¾ yard/.7 m [2/3 yard/ .6 m] Exterior Fabric
1 yard/.91 m [1 yard/.91 m] Lining Fabric
1 ½ yards/1.3 m [1 1/3 yards/1.21 m] Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101-20”/51 cm-wide)
½ yard/.45 m [½ yard/.45 m] Fusible Fleece Interfacing or foam (Pellon 987-F - 44”/1.1 m -wide or byAnnie’s Soft & Stable 58”/1.5 m -wide)
(1) 16”/40.6 cm [14”/35.6 cm] handbag zipper for top closure (must be 1 ¼”/3.18 cm wide)
FOR BACKPACK: 4 yards/3.7 m of 1 ½”/3.8 cm wide cotton webbing FOR TOTE: [2 yards/1.9 m of 1”/2.5 cm wide cotton webbing] OR substitute ¾ yard/.7 m [¼ yard/ .25 m] accent fabric (quilting cotton weight) and additional 1 ½ yards/1.3 m [1/3 yards/.3 m] of fusible woven interfacing for making your own straps/handles (instructions included)
For Backpack only: (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Triangle Rings (can substitute two 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide d-rings), (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Swivel Snaps, and (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Strap Sliders, complete hardware kit can be purchased here
Recommended Fabrics: Canvas or waxed canvas* (7-10 oz.) for exterior fabric, quilting cotton for lining**.
* if using waxed canvas (7-10 oz.) for exterior, OMIT fusible fleece/foam and do not interface the exterior fabric pieces. The heavier the waxed canvas, the more difficult it makes this particular project to sew.
**if using canvas (8-10 oz.) for lining, reduce fusible woven interfacing requirement to ½ yard/.45 m total for backpack (Strap Reinforcement Strip & Front Pocket pieces), OMIT for tote.
Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, gridded ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, pinking shears
The Portside Travel Set features everything you need to tote your handmade garments around proudly! The travel pouch is perfect for smaller items such as power cords, passports, and other tiny things you may need on the road. The roomy dopp kit fits all your toiletries and features a front pocket separate from the rest of the bag. All of this packs neatly into the duffle which is perfectly sized for a long weekend (or week if you’re a light packer). Duffle features handles which can be carried or slung over the shoulder as well as a removable adjustable shoulder strap. Both the duffle and the dopp kit are fully lined.
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Architecture meets fashion with this minimalist bag. But don't let the clean lines fool you; this accessory has it all. Himeji is fully lined with bound edges and features a zip compartment inside for your essentials.
Fabric
Choose denim or any other sturdy fabric where structure or texture abound or if you have the right machinery, a soft leather.
From Sallie Tomato
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The Myrna Zippy is the enlarged pattern for the Zippy Cross-body Bag. The finished size is 9in wide, 10in high, and 1-1/2in deep. This bag features an adjustable cross body strap, two exterior zipper pockets, an exterior slip pocket, boxed bottom, and is fully lined. The Myrna Zippy is the perfect size for traveling or everyday use. I recommend to try using our #5 Nylon Coil Zippers by the Yard for this project. You can make three Myrna Zippys from one package of Sallie Tomato Zippers by the Yard. Also, try using cork fabric or vinyl for the accent fabric. All of the hardware required for this pattern is included in the Basic Hardware Set 3/4in, or can be purchased individually. This pattern is also fat quarter friendly!
From Noodlehead
By Graham, Anna
In Bags, Purses & Totes
Sling this casual bag over your shoulder and go in a new direction! Find the way to your next adventure. Two sizes to sew, each includes: Two exterior pockets, two views: cargo or slip style pockets, interior slip pocket and zippered pocket, magnetic closure and flat base , adjustable crossbody strap or fixed length shoulder strap.
Finished Dimensions:
(11-1/2” W, 13” H, 5” deep -large)- (9-1/2” W, 11” H, 4” deep - small)
12in W, 9in H, 2in deep - regular (10in W, 7 1/2in tall - mini)
Create a fun & comfy bed for your furry pal. Piece in Crossroads Denim or recycled denim jeans, or construct with one fabric. Also includes pillow insert instructions. Removable cover makes washing easy. Size: 30” W x 13 ½” H x 20” D
Make a bunch of these small banana-shaped zippered pouches! Perfect for: sewing tools, glasses, pencil case, supplies, or for gifting! Use Joan’s tricks for sewing a zipper in along a curve and swapping the zipper pull color for fun. Grab your favorite fabric layer cakes, sew a little, cut a little, zip a little and done! Made from 10in squares. Use with Dreamy Fusible Fleece by Lazy Girl Designs item SLG106. Size: 4in x 9in.
Pouch with box shaped base and spacious interior.
Two zippered side pockets for keeping additional supplies.
Opens wide to easily see and grab what you need.
Zips securely for storage or travel.
Ideal to pack supplies for sewing days, retreats and classes.
Can also be used for stationery, kids toys, travel and more.
Pattern is packed with illustrations and step by step instructions
10 pages
No templates
Fat quarter friendly pattern
Skill level - Intermediate
Supplies
4 fat quarters quilting cotton
5/8 yard woven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101 or Vilene G700)
1/2 yard foam stabilizer (By Annie Soft And Stable)
1 zipper 14" long
2 zippers 9" long
Optional - 5” x 5" piece of leather
Finished size - 11” x 5” x 6”
Mini Kit with material to make a Flower Pincushion (height approx. 11.41 in - 60 cm). Packaged in a paper bag with a photo of the completed softie on the front. Inspired by florals from both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movement. The LazyDays collection is perfect for a sweet yet slightly decadent summer look. Cats as a theme seemed fitting and are accompanied by plump beach belles. The cool blues and teals combined with lilacs and coral reds are beautiful with the soft tones.
Field Bag Pre Cut Fabric & Notion Kit in Yellow with Pattern
32002YC-PAPER
Regular price
$60.00
Save $-60.00
Looking to make a Field Bag but don't want to gather supplies? Look no further than our pre-made kits! These pre-cut Field Bag kits are made from the same canvas and supplies as the original manufactured bags – the fabric was even cut at the same factory. | Fabric: This kit's 10oz 100% cotton duck canvas is the same fabric that was used for the production of the pre-made Field Bags! It features a water repellant finish and has been pre-cut and drilled by the factory that produced the original Field Bags so all you need to do is set your grommets and start sewing! | Notions: In addition to the fabric, each kit comes with the following: 5 grommets so you have enough to practice before your final setting; a length of cotton cording to form the bag closure; a cotton webbing carrying handle | Comes with the paper pattern.
Field Bag Pre Cut Fabric & Notion Kit in Toffee with Pattern
32002TC-PAPER
Regular price
$60.00
Save $-60.00
Looking to make a Field Bag but don't want to gather supplies? Look no further than our pre-made kits! These pre-cut Field Bag kits are made from the same canvas and supplies as the original manufactured bags – the fabric was even cut at the same factory. | Fabric: This kit's 10oz 100% cotton duck canvas is the same fabric that was used for the production of the pre-made Field Bags! It features a water repellant finish and has been pre-cut and drilled by the factory that produced the original Field Bags so all you need to do is set your grommets and start sewing! | Notions: In addition to the fabric, each kit comes with the following: 5 grommets so you have enough to practice before your final setting; a length of cotton cording to form the bag closure; a cotton webbing carrying handle | Comes with the paper pattern.
Originally designed and sold by Fringe Supply Co., the Town bag is a great everyday purse and/or a do-it-all project bag, no matter what your project may be. It has the same drawstring closure and interior pockets – designed for corralling tools, patterns, and miscellany – as the Field bag (minus the grommets), but with the addition of tote-style handles and external front and back pockets. It's large enough to fit a Field or Stowe bag inside but small enough to fit into a larger bag if needed.
Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, working with heavy fabrics, and setting rivets (optional).
You'll find a lot of uses for the Hudson bag! This pattern has been designed to hold plastic storage boxes for organizing hobby supplies such as fishing tackle, beads for jewelry making, sewing machine accessories, small toys, and more!
Ferris is a useful fanny pack in three sizes! This simple bag features a zipper pocket, zipper top closure, an adjustable strap, and is fully lined. The finished size of the small is 12" wide and 5" high. The finished size of the medium is 15" wide and 7" high. The finished size of the large is 19" wide, 9" high. All of the hardware required can be purchased in the Ferris Hardware Kit LST133x available in nickel (S), gold (G), antique (A), gunmetal (B), and rose gold (C).
Needle Book Basics is a simple pattern for making basic needle books. A needle book is a pretty and handy tool for keeping your stitching projects organized. The pattern includes two sizes 3” x 4” and 4“ x 5 1/2” plus instructions for planning your own custom size and inspiration for designing your own cover.
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Tiffany is a chic satchel bag, perfect for everyday style! This pattern has been cleverly designed to avoid using any bias binding. Tiffany is fantastic for showcasing prints and cork fabric or vinyl. The finished size is 10in wide, 9in high, and 5in deep. This bag features an adjustable cross-body strap, handles, an exterior slip pocket, wide opening top with luggage style zipper closure, and is fully lined. You can choose to add metal strap arches to accent the handles on this bag if desired. Purse feet are also optional, but recommended to protect the bottom of your bag from normally wear. I recommend to try using our #5 Nylon Coil Zippers by the Yard for this project. They add extra bling and you can easily make single and double slide zippers. All of the hardware required for this pattern is included in the Basic Hardware Set 3/4in, or can be purchased individually.
From Sallie Tomato
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Audrey is a modern, zipper top tote bag. This pattern is fantastic for showing off your favorite prints or quilted fabric. The finished size is 14in wide, 11in high, and 2in deep. This bag features an adjustable cross-body strap, a hidden exterior zipper pocket, an interior slip pocket, zipper closure, and is fully lined. You can choose to add metal purse handles to this bag. Two styles that are currently available are Round Handles and Arch Handles. I recommend to try using our #5 Nylon Coil Zippers by the Yard for this project. All of the hardware required for this pattern is included in the Basic Hardware Set 3/4, or can be purchased individually.
From Noodlehead
By Graham, Anna
In Bags, Purses & Totes
Sling this casual bag over your shoulder and go in a new direction! Find the way to your next adventure. Two sizes to sew, each includes: Two exterior pockets, two views: cargo or slip style pockets, interior slip pocket and zippered pocket, magnetic closure and flat base , adjustable crossbody strap or fixed length shoulder strap.
Finished Dimensions:
(11-1/2” W, 13” H, 5” deep -large)- (9-1/2” W, 11” H, 4” deep - small)
12in W, 9in H, 2in deep - regular (10in W, 7 1/2in tall - mini)
Fika is a Swedish word, meaning ‘to have coffee’. The classic clean lines of this mid-sized tote give a nod to my Scandinavian heritage. The Fika Tote has plenty of features you’ll love, like front pockets, a back lapped zipper pocket, recessed zipper closure and padded pockets. Take this tote on your next visit with friends! Special features: two front pockets for things you need to keep close at hand back lapped zippered pocket optional recessed zipper (it’s optional, but I know you’ll love it!) makes a great work or student bag, padded interior pockets can accommodate most laptop sizes.
Featuring Forage by Anna Graham
From Noodlehead
By Graham, Anna
In Bags, Purses & Totes
You'll love taking this versatile and compact crossbody bag on all of your travels. The zippered top main compartment and handy back zippered pocket keep all your essentials secure while the front pocket(s) provides easy access to the items you use most. Easy to use and wear adjustable crossbody strap and two fun sizes to make!
Finished Dimensions:
12in W, 9in H, 2in deep - regular (10in W, 7 1/2in tall - mini)
The Faceted Sphere and Bowl Fabriflair Pattern has limitless design options! Make dimensional art objects or functional bowls. Create with super soft Cuddle fabics and add tabs to turn the sphere into a baby’s toy or ball. Shape offers perfect size to fussy cut motifs from your fabrics. Celebrate holidays or make in team colors to celebrate your school spirit. Stitch by hand or use our machine stitch technique for a fast & easy finish.
Fabriflair Patterns are dimensional fabric projects based off English Paper Piecing. Stitch by hand or use our machine stitch technique for a fast & easy finish. Use our one-sided fusible Fabriflair Medium Weight Stabilizer, which provides a flexible, yet durable structure for your dimensional fabric projects! All patterns are designed for easy use with 10" x 10" square precuts.
