Mod Bag
Mod - BO830
Super-versatile! This swinging 60's inspired handbag can be interpreted into a wide range of styles
You will learn how to
- Sew a curved gusset (and the importance of accurate seam allowances!)
- Attach belt loops
- Construct a belt with buckle and eyelets
- Insert a zippered closure or magnetic snap
- Make straps neat and professional-looking
- Insert o-rings
- Make a zipped pocket
- Make a compartment pocket
- Make your own piping
- Pipe the curved edge of a bag flap
- Attach an o-ring detail to a bag flap
- Stabilise the base of a curved gusset
Bag size - 34cm x 28cm x 9cm
Strap length and design is variable
To see the MATERIALS LIST click on the RELATED PRODUCTS tab (above).
Design Variations
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| Orange duckcloth bag with two shoulder straps and a belt detail. It closes with a zip. |
Blue pinwale corduroy bag with two shoulder straps and applique' detail. |
Soft hobo style bag in quilting cotton with single shoulder strap and moleskin flap. |
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| This hobo style bag in Amy Butler print has a single shoulder strap and a piped flap with o-ring detail. It closes with magnetic snaps. |
A summer shoulder bag made in "Heatwave" by Marcus Fabrics. It has a belt detail and single shoulder strap and closes with a magnetic snap. |
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| This "basket" variation is included in the instructions. This version closes with a zip. |
This "basket" variation has bias binding ties added to the side seams to gather in the sides of the gusset. |
BO830 - Mod
You will need:
115cm x 115cm medium weight, woven fabric
115cm x 115cm medium weight iron-on woven interfacing
75cm x 115cm lining fabric
9cm Regular or Heavyweight Fast2Fuse (or Vilene S520) for bag base
38-60mm o-rings or square rings
1 x 19mm magnetic catch OR 40cm zip for bag closure
OPTIONAL :
55cmx piping cord (for flap detail)
18cm zip for internal pocket
1 x 14mm magnetic snap (for flap) OR use 1 x 38-60mm o-ring
1 x 38mm-40mm buckle (for belt detail)
Eyelets and setting tool (for belt or flap detail)
1m x 90cm Fusible wadding /fleece to add extra body to fabric
Bias binding
* Instructions include ways to alter straps, handles, flaps and bag body. They do not include embellishment techniques shown on these bags.