HOBO BAG Archives

Yes, I really love the hobo style bag. Roomy and slouchy, so easy to carry and also I can dump everything I need inside!

This time Bagstock has a new pattern which is Finch Hobo Bag. This hobo has a curvy shape, but still beginner bagmaker friendly. Easy and fast, also fun sew. This bag has slip pockets inside and also there is an optional zipper pocket (tricky though because the shape is curvy, but yes sure it’s doable).

Its because I had a fun sew of this bag, I made my tester version with some decoration. I put an overlay on the bottom part and also some other decorations. I love how it looks at the end. I used fleece and woven interfacings for the exterior and woven for the lining. I added a sling strap too.

The fabrics that I used was Tropicalia Light from Art Gallery Fabric, and canvas.

[information from Bagstock website]

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS – 15” W x 8.5” H (from center) x 4.5” D

Pattern includes 21 pages of easy step-by-step instructions with color photos to help you through each step. The pattern also includes printable pattern pieces with seam allowances included.

BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY

Basic sewing skills, You should be familiar with sewing patterns.

Materials

3/4 yard 44” exterior fabric
1/4 yard 44” contrasting fabric (1/2 yard if cutting on the grain)
3/4 yard 44” quilting weight lining fabric
3 yards fusible woven interfacing – 20” wide (Pellon SF-101 Shapeflex) or 1½ yards 45” Woven Fuse
One 16” or longer #4.5 / #5 zipper (main zipper closure)
One zipper end
Fray Check
Fabric glue or double-sided tape
Zipper foot
Pinking shears to trim the seam allowance

Recommended fabrics for the exterior and contrast – Décor weight, canvas, denim, waxed canvas, corduroy, vinyl, cork.

If you want to buy the pattern, just click here!

Happy sewing!

I love handmade, I buy handmade, I make handmade and I sell handmade. Handmade is so special 🙂

This time I would like to share my tester version of the newest pattern by Sammy Valencia, Shamballa Designs.

This bag called Paulette.
I love these designs, hobo style. I love how slouchy this bag, roomy, and the size is just perfect. It allows lots of room to carry such necessities as cell phones, cosmetics, as well as wallets, and other personal items. And for the most valuable things can be put in the zipper pocket inside. Other than the zippered pocket inside also have open pockets too.

This bag has a finished size of around 9- 1/2” High x 14” Wide x 4” Deep (24 cm H x 35 cm W x 10 cm D).
And just nice for intermediate level.

MATERIALS that need:

Exterior Fabric: 50 cm (1/2 yard) Approx.
Lining Fabric: 50 cm (1/2 yard) Approx.
Contrast Fabric: 50 cm (1/2 yard) Approx.
Fusible Interfacing (Middleweight): 50 cm (1/2 yard) Approx.
Foam Interfacing or Fleece (Middleweight) 50 cm (1/2 yard) Approx.
Coordinating Thread
Double-Sided Tape
Rivets
Glue for faux leather or fabric (Depending on the material you will use for the contrast)
1 Zipper: 20 cm (8”)
1 Zipper: 45 cm (17”)
2 Metal Rings(Gate rings): (3,5 cm —– 1-3/8” inner diameter)
13 Grommets: (1cm —— 3/8”) (Optional)
Piping Cord (5/32 — 0,3mm diameter): 172 cm (67”) (Optional)
1 Zipper end