The Celosia Cross Body Bag - PDF Sewing Pattern

The Celosia is a medium-sized cross body bag with a rectangular boxy shape and a gusset. It has one front exterior zippered pocket with a curved opening. The main closure is zippered as well and can be done with a single pull or a double pull zipper. 

On the inside of the bag, there is one zippered pocket and 2 slip pockets.

This bag does not have a drop-in lining or a binding finish. It is turned through the zipper pocket.

SUPPLIES:

Exterior fabric: 
3/4 yd quilt weight cotton/canvas (42” W)

Lining fabric:
3/4 - 1 yd quilt weight cotton/canvas (42” W)

Interfacing:
2 1/2 yds Fusible woven interfacing (20” W)
3/4 yd Foam interfacing (20” W) 
12” W x 7” H of fusible fleece

Notions and Supplies:
(1) 16” handbag zipper (or 17” of zipper tape) #4.5 or #5
(1) 14” handbag zipper (or 14.5” of zipper tape) #4.5 or #5
(1) 9” dress zipper (#3) 
(2) 1” rectangle rings
(1) 1” rectangle slide
84” of pre-made piping (or make your own) cut into (2) 42” pieces

Please note: All fabric quantities are estimates and will vary a lot if your prints are directional. I recommend purchasing a bit of extra fabric. 

MEASUREMENTS: 12.5" W x 8" H x 3" D

SEWING EXPERIENCE: This bag is suitable for intermediate sewing skills. It is not a time consuming bag to make however first attempts will take longer. It will take the average person approximately 6 hours to make. Please read the entire pattern before starting. 

PLEASE NOTE: This pattern is in English only.

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