Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler

SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR THE BROOKLYN BAG:

Brooklyn Handbag Measurements:
Wide: 11" (28 cm)
Tall: 7" (17.8 cm)
Deep: 5" (12.7 cm)

Tall: 10" (25.4 cm)
Deep: 7" (17.8 cm)

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE BROOKLYN BAG:

Brooklyn Handbag Materials:

• 1/4 yard (0.25 m) (or fat quarter) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric

• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric

• 1/3 yard (0.31 m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl

• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)

• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible heavy stabilizer (such asPellon Peltex 71F)

• 2 yards (1.83 m) of fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)

• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)

• Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) swivel clips (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

• Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) D-rings (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

• Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) rectangle rings

• 12” (30 cm) all-purpose zipper (main compartment)

• 7” (18 cm) all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)

• Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabritac)

• Coordinating thread

Brooklyn Traveler Bag Materials:

• 1/3 yard (0.31 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric

• 2/3 yard (0.61 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric

• 5/8 yard (0.57 m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl

• 2/3 yard (0.61 m) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)

• 1/2 yard (50cm) fusible heavy stabilizer (such as Pellon Peltex 71F)

• 3 yards (2.75 m) fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)

• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)

• Two (2) x 3/4” (19 mm) swivel clips

• Two (2) x 1” (25 mm) swivel clips (optional shoulder strap)

• Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) D-rings (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

• Four (4) x 1” (19 mm) rectangle rings

• 18” (46 cm) all-purpose zipper (main compartment)

• 9” (23 cm) all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)

• Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabritac)

• Coordinating thread

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - BROOKLYN HANDBAG & TRAVELER BAG:

What difficulty is the Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler pattern?

Alicia's rating: 3/4 - You should already be somewhat familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.

Can I sell the Brooklyn bags that I make?

You MAY sell individual bags handmade by you using this pattern. Use for mass production is prohibited. If you decide to sell your handcrafted Brooklyn bags made using this pattern, then we would be grateful if you would mention Swoon Sewing Patterns in your online sales listing.

Swoon Sewing Patterns do not come with video tutorials, however many of our lovely friends, fans, and followers have recorded live sews, sew alongs, and advice sews. We recommend searching for 'Swoon Patterns Brooklyn' on YouTube to see the latest fan-made videos.

We are currently aware of the following fan-made videos:

Tori from Seams Legit Sewing: https://youtu.be/xA0E6wYEBOM, https://youtu.be/pWAhw6taGbc, Speed Sewing - https://youtu.be/ZTkaUgv3Txg

Lauren from More Me Know: Handbag (Condensed) - https://youtu.be/ZYfwouZYi3g, Handbag (Throwback) - https://youtu.be/vGaejY5T7Ew, https://youtu.be/wFNJPkEcqC4

Jess from OklaRoots: https://youtu.be/c1CvE61IOVo

She Loves Crafting: https://youtu.be/pAozSypuzV8

Please note: The Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern. It is not a finished bag, nor a paper sewing pattern. Your Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler PDF file will be available in the Downloads area of your account immediately after checkout. You will not receive an emailed copy of the Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler sewing pattern; please download the file from your account after checkout.