Lucy's 3-in-1 kraft-tex Bag Pattern

By Gailen Runge

This versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large weekender—perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements)! Play with 2 different colors of kraft-tex and customize the interchangeable band with outside zipper pockets, inside passport pockets, and even knitting needle holders! Or add elastic straps and use the band by itself to carry your yoga mat or picnic blanket. The clever zipper treatment allows each of the three bags to open wide, making finding your necessities a breeze. Includes advice and tips on sewing and handling kraft-tex.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Aug 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9781617456480

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Lucy’s 3-in-1 kraft•tex

Bag Pattern

Finished small bag: 9˝ wide × 9½˝ high × 7¾˝ deep

Finished medium bag: 15˝ wide × 9½˝ high × 7¾˝ deep

Finished large weekender bag: 22˝ wide × 11¾˝ high × 9½˝ deep

The key to this collection of bags is versatility. The bands with the handles are attached to the bag with snaps, so you can make bands in many colors—or with different features—and swap them out as needed. Furthermore, the bands for the small and medium bags are interchangeable. The finished large weekender bag is 22˝ long—perfect for a carry-on.

MATERIALS

kraft•tex is most easily available in rolls. Rolls of the regular kraft•tex colors (Black, Chocolate, Natural, Stone, and White) are 19˝ × 54˝. The kraft•tex Designer colors (Blue Iris, Blue Turquoise, Greenery, Marsala, Radiant Orchid, and Tangerine Tango) are 19˝ × 29˝. Yardage is based on 42˝-wide fabric. Allow extra fabric for directional prints.

*2½ yards if you piece the band interfacing

A NOTE ABOUT GLUE AND STAPLES (STAPLES?!)

Because you can’t pin through kraft•tex without the holes showing, I recommend glue tacking the pieces together. I prefer Fabri-Tac because it instantly holds the pieces