Traverse Bag Paper Pattern

• 2 sizes to sew! Regular and Mini
• Zippered top main compartment
• Back zipper pocket
• Front pocket (divided on Regular size) with easy access snap/flap closure
• adjustable crossbody strap
• interior slip pocket

Skill Level: Intermediate, or adventurous Advanced Beginner

+ Approx. Finished Dimensions: 12” W, 9” H, 2” deep - regular (10” W, 7 1/2” tall - mini)

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Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

Mini size noted in { }.

• ¾ yard {½ yard} Exterior Fabric
• ¾ yard {½ yard} Lining Fabric
• ½ yard {½  yard} Accent Fabric
• 2 yards {1½ yards} Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 - 20"-wide)
• (2) ¾”-wide rectangle rings & (1) ¾”-wide strap slider
• (1) 14” zipper {12” zipper} for top zipper closure*
• (1) 8” zipper {6” zipper} for back zippered pocket*
• (1) size 24 metal snap

Recommended Fabrics: Cotton canvas, cotton/linen canvas, twill, home dec for exterior. Quilting cotton for accent and lining.

Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, glue pen (Sewline glue pen is my favorite), size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, turning tool, snap setting tool, 1 yard of 1/8’’ diameter cotton cording for making piping, ¼”-wide fusible web tape, piping foot