Noodlehead Traverse Bag

Buy the Traverse Bag sewing pattern from Noodlehead. You’ll love taking this versatile and compact crossbody bag on all your travels. The zippered top main compartment and handy back zippered pocket keep all your essentials secure, while the front pocket provides easy access to the items you use most. The pattern also features an interior slip pocket and adjustable strap, and there are two fun sizes to make: regular and mini!

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

NOTE: Printed pattern pieces are provided for non-rectangular pieces only. Rotary cutting instructions/measurements are provided for all the other pieces (just cut and sew, no pattern pieces needed).

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

Fabric requirements: 

Regular: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: Exterior fabric, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) // Lining fabric, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) // Accent fabric (strap and piping), 1/2 yd (0.5 m).

Mini: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: Exterior fabric, 1/2 yd (0.5 m) // Lining fabric, 1/2 yd (0.5 m) // Accent fabric (strap and piping), 1/2 yd (0.5 m).

Sizing: 

Regular: Finished dimensions: 12" W x 9" H x 2" D.

Mini: Finished dimensions: 10" W x 7 1/2" H.

Notions: Fusible woven interfacing (20" wide), 2 yd for regular or 1 1/2 yd for mini; two 3/4" wide rectangle rings; one 3/4" wide strap slider; one zipper for top closure (pattern assumes 1" wide zipper tape), 14" for regular or 12" for mini; one zipper for back zippered pocket (pattern assumes 1" wide zipper tape), 8" for regular or 6" for mini; one size 24 metal snap and snap setting tool; 1 yd of 1/8" diameter cotton cording for making piping; 1/4" wide fusible web tape; piping foot; glue pen.

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