Cross Body Bag Pattern

cross body bag pattern

Carry everything you need and stay hands-free with this handy Cross Body Bag pattern.  Go fancy with smart hardware and adjustable strap, or keep it simple without these optional extras.

With both open and zipper pockets front and back, inside and outside, you can keep everything organised and in its place.  Roomy enough to carry a tablet but smart enough to use as a purse.

cross body bag pattern

As usual, the step by step video will show you how to get a great finish in easy steps, and all the options you can consider along the way.  The video here just gives you an overview of the bag.  If you go for the pattern, there is a full 30-minute step by step video to show you how to sew it and which discusses the options you can pick.

Finished size, approx. 10 inches wide, by 11.5 inches tall, by 2 inches deep, plus strap.

cross body bag pattern

Pattern rating = Intermediate

Let's take a look at what you can make from the Cross Body Bag Pattern

Here's a quick overview of the bag, the features, the pockets, the straps, closures, and options so you can see if this pattern is for you.  There is a separate video for the step by step tutorial and the link for this is in the sewing pattern download.

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Materials needed for the Cross Body Bag pattern

  • Fabric – quilting weight or home décor fabrics
  • Interfacing and stabilisers of your choice, one stiffer weight such as Décor Bond plus a fusible fleece
  • Pocket zipper – 8 inch or longer, one for inside and one for outside
  • Matching thread
  • Options – Magnetic snap, tuck lock, twist lock, Velcro, button, or other closure
  • Optional – 1.25 inch adjustable strap hardware (2 x D-rings, 2 x swivel clips, and 1 x slider) or 2 x 1.25 inch rectangle rings and slider
  • Zipper foot
  • The pattern – download from Craftsy

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Just what I've been looking for. A cross-body bag sewing pattern with lots of pockets inside and out and lots of options.

The pattern tester versions

Emma –  I used pre-quilted double-sided fabric for mine.  Gave a lovely finished bag that I love, but using such a thick fabric did make it a bit more tricky to sew.  I love the design and the size and the fact it has lots of pockets.

Emma b

Judy at Stoney Sews – The ease of construction makes this a good go-to bag. Really love the simple design features that could be easily enhanced. The bag could be made “manly” with some faux or real leather and would make a super Father's Day gift. Also, we hike a lot and could see this made up in heavy Cordura for a nice satchel to take for a day hike.

Judy

DianeI liked the design of the bag and thought it would make a great gift (I have a lot of purses already). When I finished it, I loved it so much, I am not giving it to anyone! Will make this again and again.

Diane

Jane – I loved the bright, cheery fabric that was used in the pattern instructions. It was a very inviting pattern.  I loved the fact that this pattern has so many design options. It can be made in so many different ways. If a person has completed at least one bag pattern, they can absolutely handle this pattern. Because of all the design options, it's almost a bag-making class in one pattern!

Jane

Linda – Great bag! Great size, big enough for everything but not too big so everything gets lost in it. I love all the options for the strap. If somebody doesn't have the necessary hardware, there is other options. And all the pockets available, you can easily keep everything organized. The pockets turned out even better with all those pockets behind the zipper pockets! Great to go to markets, on a trip or shopping. Also so many options for making it with one, 2, or 3 fabrics you can easily custom make it to your own taste.   

Great bag pattern. This pattern has so many possibilities that you could make it again and again and never have the same results. I love the size of it and all the great pockets. Thanks, Deby for all your hard work in coming up with this great pattern.

Linda

Jemma – I thought it was a great pattern. Not difficult to do but enough intricacy to keep people interested. I love this bag!!!

Jemma

Theresa at the DIY Page – Exactly what I need in a bag. Big enough to hold my kindle or tablet, lots of pockets. I'm thinking of making my next one as a convertible backpack/crossbody bag. The video really demystified the process for me. I'm very happy with my first ever foray into bag making.

Theresa

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pamela jed
pamela jed

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Reply to  pamela jed

Hi Pamela, Thank you for taking the time to comment; I would like to know how you suggest I could afford to keep a free site for free. Hosting a blog costs money, server, security, and time for making patterns and instructions around 72 hours without video, not to mention equipment and materials (fabric, sewing notions, etc.). I am curious whether you would be interested in paying a subscription or a one-time payment of 150 dollars to have access to all the content for free for two years. I would love your answer because you are not the only one complaining about the ads.

Karhy
Karhy

Ok I’m an idiot. I’ve downloaded pattern read the site but I don’t see a step bt step instructions. Am I missing something.

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Reply to  Karhy

Hi Karhy, where did you buy the pattern? don’t worry I can issue a refund if the link is broken.

Susan
Susan

If using Home Dec fabric for the outer fabric, do I still need to interface the fabric?

Crystals
Crystals

Where can I download the pattern outside of craftsy as I don’t have a membership ?

Rose Salzmann
Rose Salzmann

My granddaughter got one at a peach Festiviable and likes it. My daughter wants to do a Harry Potter one for Christmas. Thank you so much. will send to Pintisrest site.

Robin
Robin

I bought the crossbody bag pattern but can’t find the video. Where and how do I find this?

Susanne
Susanne

I bought the pattern and am currently making this bag with left over sail material and it’s looking great. However, my access to the You Tube video has been cut off. I get an error ‘video unavailable video marked private’ error. Is there a way I can get access to the video again? Thanks! Susanne

Beverley
Beverley

Please can you tell me the height, with and depth measurements.

Sheila
Sheila

I made two of these bags for teen girls going on a dressed-up weekend travel event – it holds a water bottle as well as all their essentials. Yet it doesn’t look like a “travel bag”. It’s a great bag, and the instructions are very clear.

Laine
Laine

Just downloaded the pattern and like it already. I have made over a dozen different purses and this one looks great. The pictures are easy to follow.

What I like best is that most of the pieces can be cut with a rotary cutter – so there are few templates.

The other item that REALLY helps are the pages of labels or tags that you can put on the cut fabric for easier identification. I have a few other patterns that have this and like it so much that I now make my own for other patterns. Can’t wait to try this pattern!!!!

Terry
Terry

Thank you so much for this pattern. I’ve made it twice and always get compliments on it. I’m getting ready to make it again and would like to use cork for contrast on flap and center pieces. Do you think that will work okay? Thanks

Mayra Cecilia
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Reply to  Terry

Perfectly I am sure.

margarer
margarer

Zelo mi je všeč, hvala

Vicki Mohrmann
Vicki Mohrmann

Thank you so much for the pattern!!

vivoaks
vivoaks

Thanks so much for your generosity and creativity!! It’s so nice to get well-thought-out patterns that are easy to make and have them look store-bought!! 🙂 Blessings in the new year to you ad yours!

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Happy New Year!

Brenda

Thank you for the pattern. I am looking forward to sewing this for my oldest daughter and eventually for myself.

Virginia
Virginia

Thank you for the Cross Body Bag Pattern. I look forward to making it soon.