Hammerstitch Cambridge Bag Pattern
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The Cambridge Bag is a minimalist waxed canvas purse with five pockets and an adjustable crossbody strap. It can be made in two sizes, with a canvas or leather strap. The large size is a great everyday purse, and the small bag is perfect for when you just need to carry the essentials.
Difficulty Level: Confident Beginner
This is a measure-and-cut pattern. All pattern measurements are in inches (imperial).
Finished Dimensions:
Small Bag: 8” tall, 9” by 2” at the base. 10” main zipper opening.
Large Bag: 9.5” tall, 10” by 3” at the base. 12” main zipper opening.
Crossbody strap extends from 33” to 56”.
This sewing pattern is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, printed or sold without the author’s permission. The purchaser may sell bags made from this pattern, but only on a small handmade scale. Please credit the Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch Bags in your product listings and social media posts.
Material requirements:
Cutting mat, rotary cutter, acrylic ruler, fabric scissors, wonder clips, pins, iron, double-sided tape, fray check, point turner, seam
ripper.
Size 90-14 or 100-16 (denim) needle, and matching thread
Double cap rivet setter and anvil.
Hammer or mallet
1/8” drive punch or rotary punch for making holes in your
leather and fabric.
1/2” drive punch for making leather reinforcement washers (not required if you are making a canvas strap).
Optional:
A poly cutting board to place beneath your fabric and leather
when punching holes.
A tapered awl for marking and making holes in your fabric and
leather.
1” or 0.75” round strap end punch for shaping the ends of
your leather and side-connectors.
