Thelma Bag Sewing Pattern

Thelma is a structured bag worn with a strap and features…

⇾ Raised zipper panel closure

⇾ Roomy interior

⇾ Interior slip pocket

⇾ Interior zippered pocket

⇾ Adjustable strap – wear as a shoulder, hand or crossbody bag

Skill Level…

Thelma is an adventurous beginner and beyond sewing pattern. 

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Pattern Features:

⇾ The Thelma Bag sewing pattern is a downloadable sewing pattern which includes clear instructions with step-by-step photos to guide you from start to finish. You will receive 3 .pdf files (A4, Letter and A0 Copyshop).

⇾ ALL pattern pieces (even rectangles) are included in the .pdf files.

⇾ The pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial for you to sew along to, with extra tips and hints for making your bags.

Skills building techniques…

✓ Making a raised zipper panel

✓ Using stabiliser and interfacing

✓ Fabric piecing

✓ Turn-through bag construction

✓ Top stitching!

✓ Sewing curves

✓ Creating a lined zippered pocket inside a bag

✓ Making an adjustable strap

Approximate finished measurements Width – 11 1/2″ (29 cm) Height – 10″ (25.5 cm) Depth – 4 1/2″ (11.5 cm)

Materials and (optional) supplies – Measurements are WOF (width of fabric)

Exterior fabric – 1 yard (1 m)

Accent panel – 1/3 yard (.3 m)

Lining fabric – 3/4 yard (.75 m)

Fusible light/medium weight woven interfacing …

Pellon Shapeflex SF-101 3 yards (2.75 m) OR Vlieseline G700 2 yards (2 m)

Fusible foam e.g. Vlieseline Style-vil Fix – 1 1/4 yard (1 m)

Decovil light – 8″ x 8″ (20 cm x 20 cm)

Hardware

2 x 1″ (25 mm) rectanlgle rings or D rings

24″ (60 cm) #5 nylon coil zipper tape and 2 pulls

1 x 1″ (25 mm) slider if you are making the adjustable strap

Optional Supplies

Fabric glue pen

If you are making a vinyl strap, you might want to use double-sided tape, 2 rivets, and rivet setting tools.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern, NOT a physical item. Digital purchases are non-refundable.