Please download the ZIP-file as well!

This interactive ebook consists of very detailed sewing instructions and pattern. It is not just a simple sewing tutorial, but rather structured like "a real book" or even "screenshots of a video + text", with lots of tips and info. Don't be intimidated by the number of pages. There are only so many because everything is very detailed with lots of photos, so even bag newbies can follow along easily. Advanced sewers can just sew by pictures and read up if something is unclear and skip the rest of the pages. Beginners, on the other hand, might miss these pages. So everyone has the chance to sew my patterns.

Difficulty: 3 of 5 / Working time: about 4-7 hours

VARA measures approx. 27cm x 32cm (10 5/8″ x 12 5/8″) and is a small cross-body/shoulder bag, large enough to carry daily necessities. It can be made completely without zippers and is in the same modern geometric design as its „big brother“ the VARO backpack.

The pattern contains metric measurements that have been additionally converted to inches. Interfacing is listed by Vlieseline and Pellon.

The bag is closed with a flap, which is secured with a magnetic snap. Alternative closure methods can be found here in the free tutorials (in German) on my website. Optionally you can insert a zipper between the lining and the trim. The end of the zipper is finished with a zipper tab.

VARA can be made as a simple, single-compartment shoulder bag or with up to 2 exterior pockets – these can be placed at the back or at the front hidden by the flap.

You’re free to choose if you want to add an exterior pocket and whether it should be closed with a zip or a magnetic snap. Both options are described in the instructions so that you can sew your own individual bag.

The lining includes a slip pocket for small items. If necessary, you can also integrate two of these slip pockets.

Copyright

©2018-2024 All rights are reserved by Lisa Kienzle – Hansedelli. This English e-book and the corresponding pattern pieces are protected by copyright. Sharing, exchange, copy or publication (even in part) are expressly prohibited. The information in this e-book has been carefully checked. No liability is assumed for any errors in the instructions. This pattern may be used for personal and small businesses producing limited quantities (means unique pieces) only. If you do use this pattern to produce items for sale, please include the following information: "This bag was made using the pattern VARA by Hansedelli. "