The 3-in-1 Betsy Bag Pattern

by Betsy La Honta

Overview

Wear it your way. With clever construction details, this must-have bag changes in an instant from large carryall to drawstring bag to sleek tote. Zip up your phone or keys in the secure outside pocket and organize other essentials in roomy interior compartments. With the look and durability of a leather bag, this pattern sews up like a dream in kraft•tex™ and cotton fabric. All pattern pieces are easy-to-cut squares, rectangles, and strips.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617450983
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Publication date:	03/01/2015
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Betsy LaHonta grew up making paper dolls and Barbie doll clothes. While raising a family, she ran a successful craft business for ten years. Today, Betsy works in publishing and enjoys designing beautiful, practical, and well-crafted items. She lives in Northern California.

Editorial Reviews

This adaptable bag converts into three versions with varying capacity. The shoulder straps clip into D-rings at two levels. Attach the straps at the bag's top edge to form a roomy tote, or clip them midway up the bag's sides, to form a smaller tote or drawstring bag. There are no pattern pieces; the design is made from squares, rectangles, and strips detailed in the thorough instructions...The instructions were written assuming use of Kraft-Tex, a durable paperlike textile, for the base and strap edges. Alternative all-fabric instructions are included. Select heavier fabrics for the base, such as faux leather, canvas, or upholstery or other home-decor materials. The middle and top portions work well in medium-weight cottons.

January 2016 Threads