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The Frankie Bag Pattern

The Frankie Bag Pattern

Beginner

The Frankie is a reversible tote (two bags in one!) with a pocket and knotted shoulder ties. There are three options to choose from: a small version with short shoulder straps, a medium version with medium length shoulder straps, and a medium version with long crossbody straps.

Things you’ll learn:

  • Hand sewing

  • Pocket

  • Bagging out

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A$15.00

  • The Frankie is a reversible tote (two bags in one!) with a pocket and knotted shoulder ties. There are three options to choose from: a small version with short shoulder straps, a medium version with medium length shoulder straps, and a medium version with long crossbody straps.

  • This pattern is suitable for beginner sewers.

    • Instructions

    • A4 print-at-home pattern (31 pages)

    • A3 pattern (12 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets)

    • Layers: No

    • Projector file: No

  • The Frankie pattern is designed for a stiffer fabric such as a linen or compact cotton twill. But you can make it in whatever woven fabric you like depending on the look you’re going for! Just remember, the thinner the fabric, the slouchier the look.

Fabric Yield + Sizing

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Technical Sketch

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  • This is a great pattern for a easy sew bag that can be a real scrap buster. I was so happy with the one I made as a gift from leftover Ugandan wax cotton that I quickly made one for myself out of some scraps leftover from a trouser project.

    Carolyn W

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The Frankie Bag Video Tutorial