{"id":17542,"date":"2015-05-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-17T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=17542"},"modified":"2021-05-10T09:45:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:45:59","slug":"the-colby-bag-potm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-colby-bag-potm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Colby Bag &#8211; POTM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Great bag for beginners.  THe hardware makes it look smart and trendy but it's still an easy to sew purse\" class=\"wp-image-17546 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Great bag for beginners.  THe hardware makes it look smart and trendy but it's still an easy to sew purse\" class=\"wp-image-17546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The pattern of the month for May is the Colby Bag. A versatile purse with hardware and strap options and a design which is great to showcase a large scale print. &nbsp;Suitable for beginners, this easy bag won't take you long to sew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Shiny grommets and hardware bring you bang up to date with this year's &#8216;metallics' trend<\/li><li>Two straps &#8211; make one, the other or both<\/li><li>Shorter fixed shoulder strap<\/li><li>Longer removable cross-body strap<\/li><li>Simple construction<\/li><li>No pattern pieces to print<\/li><li>Two simple slip pockets inside<\/li><li>Finished size 11 \u00bd\u201d x 13\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern rating = Beginner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1755833\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-17558 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"17558\" data-trackid=\"17558\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Colby Bag Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>Sewers of all levels with love the Colby Bag.<\/p><p>You can download the pattern from my design account on Payhip\u00a0 The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/colbybag\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"410\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small.jpg\" alt=\"Great bag for beginners.  THe hardware makes it look smart and trendy but it's still an easy to sew purse\" class=\"wp-image-17547 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small-150x95.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/410;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small.jpg\" alt=\"Great bag for beginners.  THe hardware makes it look smart and trendy but it's still an easy to sew purse\" class=\"wp-image-17547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Colby-bag-straps-small-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials needed for the Colby Bag:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Main Bag \u2013 \u00bd yard quilting cotton or similar<\/li><li>Cuff, Lining and Straps \u2013 1 \u00bc yard<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/fragment\/q%3Dfusible%2Bfleece%26start%3D3\/http:\/\/www.joann.com\/pellon-fusible-fleece-bolt-white\/529412.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pellon Fusible Fleece<\/a> 45\u201d wide \u2013 \u00be yard<\/li><li>Coordinating Thread<\/li><li>Magnetic Purse Clasp<\/li><li>4 x large Grommets \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinaffid=258957&awinmid=6091&clickref=3dhardware&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F112309340%2F15-inch-inner-size-silver-alloying\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1.5 inches<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/http:\/www.joann.com\/everything-mary-silver-175in-large-round-grommetts-2pk\/10801744.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1.75 inches<\/a><\/li><li>2 x round Gate Rings \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinaffid=258957&awinmid=6091&clickref=3dhardware&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2F3DANsupplies%2Fsearch%3Fsearch_query%3Dgate%2Bring%2B1.5%26order%3Ddate_desc%26view_type%3Dgallery%26ref%3Dshop_search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1.5 inches<\/a> (make sure to get the ones that open)<\/li><li>2 x Swivel Clasp \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinaffid=258957&awinmid=6091&clickref=3dhardware&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2F3DANsupplies%2Fsearch%3Fsearch_query%3D1.25%2Bswivel%26order%3Ddate_desc%26view_type%3Dgallery%26ref%3Dshop_search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1.25 inches<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to get the hardware?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy everything you need for this bag right on Amazon.  <\/p>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"1b16d4b7f97f2a36b0cecfdc98c0c137\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B005T7OC7Q,B088F87WZM,B00ZXB7UIQ,B08P5XMSXC\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1.jpg\" alt=\"Great bag for beginners.  THe hardware makes it look smart and trendy but it's still an easy to sew purse\" class=\"wp-image-17548 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1-150x88.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/382;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1.jpg\" alt=\"Great bag for beginners.  THe hardware makes it look smart and trendy but it's still an easy to sew purse\" class=\"wp-image-17548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1-500x294.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage1-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our testers put this pattern through its paces for various different looks:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"575\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1.jpg\" alt=\"Testers 1\" class=\"wp-image-17552 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1-500x442.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1-150x133.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/575;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1.jpg\" alt=\"Testers 1\" class=\"wp-image-17552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1-500x442.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Testers-1-150x133.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diane D<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I love grommets so this bag appealed to me right away.  I loved the way it turned out!  I used upholstery fabric for the main part and quilting cotton for the cuff.  Very easy to do!&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I love grommets so this bag appealed to me right away. I loved the way it turned out! I used upholstery fabric for the main part and quilting cotton for the cuff. Very easy to do!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sarah<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;It looked like it was going to be a quick, easy and fun project. It required some hardware that I was not familiar with using (although once I researched it realized it was hardware I have used). I liked the option to carry it across the body or on the shoulder and the pleat gave it a bit of a femine feel.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">It looked like it was going to be a quick, easy and fun project. It required some hardware that I was not familiar with using. I liked the option to carry it across the body or on the shoulder and the pleat gave it a bit of a femine feel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ruth<\/strong> &#8211; I skipped the hardware and sewed my strap directly into the top of the bag. &nbsp;I was using the same fabric top and bottom, so for a bit of contrast, I added a narrow piping between the top and bottom of the bag. &nbsp;This was a fun, well-made bag that went together quickly. I would definitely make it again &#8211; maybe&nbsp;a little bit larger and I would also add a fabric tab with D-ring to the interior for my keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"740\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small.jpg\" alt=\"Collage small\" class=\"wp-image-17554 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small-500x569.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small-132x150.jpg 132w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/740;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small.jpg\" alt=\"Collage small\" class=\"wp-image-17554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small-500x569.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Collage-small-132x150.jpg 132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diane of Two Chicklets<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #000000;\">I liked the bag because of the fabrics you used and the way the hardware looks on it. I thought it was going to turn out bigger. &nbsp;I used a slightly larger curtain grommet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"386\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage\" class=\"wp-image-17553 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x297.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x89.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/386;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey Collage\" class=\"wp-image-17553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2-500x297.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage2-150x89.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theresa at the DIY page<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;Cute bag, very easy. The grommets give it a modern look, it's a bag a beginner can make and still get professional looking results. &quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">Cute bag, very easy. The grommets give it a modern look, it's a bag a beginner can make and still get professional looking results. &nbsp;I used a heavier weight home decor fabric for my bag, and some cool purple caribiners for an edgy look!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linda<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value=\"[null,2,&quot;I really like the look of the purse when I first saw it.   I love the look of the grommets making the purse looked polished.  I like the fact that you have the option of making it cross body or wear it on your shoulder depending on your own preferences.   The fact that it is 2 colors, makes it even easier to make it our own.   Great size.&quot;]\" data-sheets-userformat=\"[null,null,769,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1,0]\">I really like the look of the purse when I first saw it. I love the look of the grommets making the purse looked polished. I like the fact that you have the option of making it cross body or wear it on your shoulder depending on your own preferences. The fact that it is 2 colors, makes it even easier to make it our own. Great size. &nbsp;I didn't have any hardware on how but this sews up easily without it for another option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><div id=\"mab-1755834\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-17558 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"17558\" data-trackid=\"17558\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Colby Bag Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>Sewers of all levels with love the Colby Bag.<\/p><p>You can download the pattern from my design account on Payhip\u00a0 The pattern will be saved in your Pattern Library safely until you are ready to sew, then you can download and print it at any time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/colbybag\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode809Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pattern of the month for May is the Colby Bag. A versatile purse with hardware and strap options and a design which is great to showcase a large scale print. &nbsp;Suitable for beginners, this easy bag won&#8217;t take you long to sew. 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