Full Video Tutorial
Jo shows you how to make the Meridias Crossbody with step-by-step instructions.
This cute little crossbody has a sophisticated look but is also great for featuring a fun print on the flap. It’s a good size to hold your wallet, keys, phone and other essentials and it features interior and exterior zip pockets.
Free pattern hack for adding a slip pocket: https://countrycowdesigns.com/blog/meridias-bag-hidden-slip-pocket-hack/
Free pattern hack for adding a slip pocket: https://countrycowdesigns.com/blog/meridias-bag-hidden-slip-pocket-hack/
1 Exterior zip pocket
1 Interior zip pocket
1 Interior zip pocket
Many fabrics work well for this bag. The stabilisers provide enough structure that you can use anything from cotton to leather. If this is your first bag, I recommend using a light fabric such as cotton, whereas more experienced bag makers may wish to use thicker fabrics.
Whatever fabrics you decide to use, make sure they’re suitable for your sewing machine. For domestic machines, it’s usually best to stick with cotton, especially for your first bag.
Whatever fabrics you decide to use, make sure they’re suitable for your sewing machine. For domestic machines, it’s usually best to stick with cotton, especially for your first bag.
9” tall x 9” wide x 3” deep [23cm x 23cm x 7.5cm]
A unique double flap look
New techniques you may not have tried before
An awesome circular shape
New techniques you may not have tried before
An awesome circular shape
You can sell products made from this design on a home-based production scale.
Immediately after purchase, you will receive the following files:
PDF file including step by step photo instructions and printable pattern pieces (Letter paper format for those in the USA & Canada, A4 paper for those outside the USA & Canada)A0 file - for print shop and projector use only
SVG files - for use with cutting machines such as Cricut or Cameo
This is NOT a finished bag. This is a digital sewing pattern to download and print at home to help you create your own bag. This digital file is for your personal use and that of your family only and is not to be shared or reproduced. See full terms and conditions.
Acrylic templates are available to purchase from:
We stock hardware kits for the Meridias Crossbody bag here.
1/2 yd (50cm) Exterior fabric (44"/110cm wide)*
2/3 yd (60cm) Feature fabric for the flap (50"/127cm wide)*
1 yd (90cm) Lining fabric (44"/110cm wide)*
1 3/4 (160cm) Medium weight woven fusible interfacing (G700/FastFuse) (35"/90cm wide)
1/4 yd (25cm) Stabiliser such as Decovil Light or similar (20"/50cm wide)
1/2 yd (50cm) Fusible foam stabiliser (20"/50cm wide)
Hardware:
1 x Magnetic snap 3/4" (18mm)
2 x O-rings 1 1/2" (38mm)
2 x Rectangle rings 3/4" (18mm)
4 x Strap ends 3/4" (18mm)
1 x Strap slider 3/4" (18mm)
16 x Medium (8mm post) rivets
15" (38.25cm) No.5 zipper tape and 4 No.5 zip pulls
*Measurements account for directional fabrics.
Page 34 of the pattern contains a list of various brand names for suitable interfacing and stabilisers.
2/3 yd (60cm) Feature fabric for the flap (50"/127cm wide)*
1 yd (90cm) Lining fabric (44"/110cm wide)*
1 3/4 (160cm) Medium weight woven fusible interfacing (G700/FastFuse) (35"/90cm wide)
1/4 yd (25cm) Stabiliser such as Decovil Light or similar (20"/50cm wide)
1/2 yd (50cm) Fusible foam stabiliser (20"/50cm wide)
Hardware:
1 x Magnetic snap 3/4" (18mm)
2 x O-rings 1 1/2" (38mm)
2 x Rectangle rings 3/4" (18mm)
4 x Strap ends 3/4" (18mm)
1 x Strap slider 3/4" (18mm)
16 x Medium (8mm post) rivets
15" (38.25cm) No.5 zipper tape and 4 No.5 zip pulls
*Measurements account for directional fabrics.
Page 34 of the pattern contains a list of various brand names for suitable interfacing and stabilisers.
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Downloading the pattern:
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Make sure you download your files using a device that has up-to-date security software. Scan all downloaded files before opening them. Open PDF files using a reputable reader that checks the file for viruses before opening, such as Adobe Reader.
By downloading this PDF sewing pattern, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with digital downloads, including but not limited to, potential malware or viruses. It is your responsibility to ensure your device has up-to-date security software and to scan all downloaded files before opening.
Making the bag:
To make this bag you’ll need to use various tools/equipment. You should only use tools that are well maintained and that you are competent using. I recommend reading and following the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool.
This pattern does not include safety precautions for the use of tools, so you are responsible for the safe use of any tools you use. If in doubt, seek guidance from an experienced professional of the tools you are using or contact the manufacturer directly. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a safe and suitable working environment.
The instructions in this pattern are suggestions only and you are responsible for ensuring that you can carry out the suggestions safely without causing injury or harm to yourself or others. You are also responsible for ensuring that your sewing machine and other equipment are capable of carrying out the suggestions. I cannot be held accountable for damage caused because the tools used are unsuitable.
We work hard to keep our website safe and secure. All our patterns are uploaded to the website free of malicious content (obviously), and we have high end security on our website to prevent attacks from outside forces. We use a fantastic and reputable local company to manage the security of our website. However secure a website is though, there is always a risk that it can be hacked (as proven by some of the biggest companies in the world being hacked in recent years). If criminals hack into a website, they may manage to embed malicious content into a website and its files, without the owners knowledge. It's also possible for PDF files to become infected/corrupted once they are on your device, in your possession, which is completely out of our control. For that reason, we ask that you also take precautions before and after downloading a pattern, just to be extra safe.
Make sure you download your files using a device that has up-to-date security software. Scan all downloaded files before opening them. Open PDF files using a reputable reader that checks the file for viruses before opening, such as Adobe Reader.
By downloading this PDF sewing pattern, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with digital downloads, including but not limited to, potential malware or viruses. It is your responsibility to ensure your device has up-to-date security software and to scan all downloaded files before opening.
Making the bag:
To make this bag you’ll need to use various tools/equipment. You should only use tools that are well maintained and that you are competent using. I recommend reading and following the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool.
This pattern does not include safety precautions for the use of tools, so you are responsible for the safe use of any tools you use. If in doubt, seek guidance from an experienced professional of the tools you are using or contact the manufacturer directly. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a safe and suitable working environment.
The instructions in this pattern are suggestions only and you are responsible for ensuring that you can carry out the suggestions safely without causing injury or harm to yourself or others. You are also responsible for ensuring that your sewing machine and other equipment are capable of carrying out the suggestions. I cannot be held accountable for damage caused because the tools used are unsuitable.
