***This is a PDF pattern in English available for digital download*****
A multitasker’s dream everyday bag, the Cassia Satchel, has a functional design for optimum organization. It’s classic silhouette and signature details make this handbag a must for daily commutes and far-flung travels. The Cassia Satchel is crafted with designated pockets for your belongings and devices so you can grab and go!
The Cassia Satchel is a smart and sophisticated multi-pocket everyday bag suitable for advanced sewers. Options are available in the pattern to customize this bag to suit your exact needs, while trying out some new skills and techniques.
The pattern includes 50 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help you through each step. The pattern also comprises 20 printable pattern pieces including rectangular pattern pieces. All pattern pieces include seam allowance.
Finished Size: 14” long x 5” wide x 10” tall
Features:
• A central zippered compartment which opens to a sizable interior
• Two large main zippered compartments on either side
• Zippered back pocket
• Interior zipper pocket with vinyl/leather overlay
• Miscellaneous pockets for an organized bag
• Two types of strap options: Regular Straps and Rolled Handles
• Quilting Instructions
• Piping Instructions
Keep your cellphone at arm’s reach in the interior slip pockets and credit cards and money securely in the interior zipper pockets. The Cassia Satchel’s large back zipper pocket can easily fit a small daily planner.
Skill Level: Advanced
Basic Skills Needed:
• Basic sewing skills
• Familiarity with sewing patterns.
• Sewing curved seams
• Installing a zipper
• Determining Interfacing requirements
Materials Required:
– 1 yard of at least 44” wide exterior fabric
– 1½ yards of at least 44” wide lining fabric
– 1 yard of contrast exterior fabric
– 2 yards of fusible medium weight woven interfacing
– ½ yard of thin flexible foam/fleece interfacing
– ¼ yard of heavy weight stabilizer such as Decovil Heavy or Pellon® Peltex
– ¼ yard of light weight stabilizer such as Decovil Light or Cordura or similar
– Two 14” long #5 all-purpose zippers
– One 21” long #5 all-purpose zipper
– One 10” long #5 all-purpose zipper
– One 10” long #3 zipper for bag interior
– Four 1” rectangular rings
– Chicago screws or double cap rivets
– Hole punch and rivet setters
– 40” long piece of ½” wide cording/tubing if making Rolled Handles
– 2 ½ yards of ⅛” thick piping cord or pre-made piping (optional)
– Coordinating bag making thread such as bonded nylon/polyester thread
– Teflon foot/walking foot for sewing vinyl/leather
– Chalk marker/erasable fabric marker
– Contact cement/leather glue
– Double-sided tape or Fabric glue
– Piping foot/Cording foot/Zipper foot
Intro Video: https://youtu.be/jbHmBh8nAiQ
Detailed Overview: http://aquaintstitch.com/cassia-satchel-detailed-overview/
Tester Pictures: http://aquaintstitch.com/cassia-satchel-tester-pictures/
Measurements are approximate and don’t account for directional or fussy cutting.
Feel free to make and sell your Cassia Satchels. Credit for the same is appreciated.
No refunds will be entertained because of the nature of this product!
