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The Joey Pouch Digital Pattern

The Joey Pouch Digital Pattern

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This is a downloadable PDF pattern - best downloaded and saved to a computer, flash drive, or in a cloud service. 

The Beginner Basics Collection is for those sewists new to bagmaking. Ultra-detailed patterns start at Level 1 for those with no prior bagmaking experience. Each level continues the same detailed format but adds new skills. Using easy-to-source cotton fabric and with little to no hardware, the emphasis is on bringing your sewing creativity and talent to the finished product. 

The Joey Pouch waist bag/sling bag is a Level 3 pattern and teaches these new skills:

  • Cutting rectangle pieces and using a corner template for efficiency 
  • Attaching a gusset to a curved body
  • Making a curved diagonal flap
  • Installing a zipper
  • Making card slots
  • Installing a grommet
  • Binding or finishing raw seams (3 methods described) 

Chasing a toddler in the park was the inspiration for The Joey Pouch. Dragging a huge diaper bag or a purse wasn’t practical. I didn’t need a lot: a phone for emergency, keys, sunglasses, a small snack, and a couple of hand wipes. A diaper change was for the car.

The Joey Pouch fits the bill. Simple features for great function and skill-building include:

  • A streamlined assembly process teaches new skills, eliminates bulky seams, and ensures a great-looking finished bag.
  • A large exterior phone pocket with a strong magnet.
  • A unique diagonal flap that looks great at the waist or across the chest.
  • A strong zipper gusset to hold up to lots of use.
  • An adjustable strap that won’t stretch.
  • Four interior card slots or optional slip pocket
  • Optional grommet and elastic to hold a roll of doggy bags.
  • A roomy interior for lots of stuff
  • The two main body seams can be finished in 3 way

For Beginner Bagmakers, comfortable with their sewing machine, tools, and terminology.

Bag finishes at 8" W x 5" H x 2" D

MATERIALS AND NOTIONS:

  • 1/2 yard exterior fabric
  • 1/2 yard lining fabric
  • 1 yard x 20" SF101
  • (1) 1 1/2” side release buckle
  • (1) 1 1/2” slide adjuster (aka tri-glide)
  • 48+” of 1 1/2” webbing (depends on size of person wearing)
  • 56” of 1/2” double-fold binding or 1” fold-over elastic (strongly recommend) (FOE) (omit if making your own binding) See Beginner Bits for comparison.
  • 14” of #5 zipper tape and one pull – zipper should measure 1 1/4” wide if using packaged – instructions include notes if using a narrower zipper
  • (1) thin 14mm magnetic snap

For doggy bag or earphone cord:

  • (1) grommet with 1/2” opening (An extra one to practice on scrap is suggested)
  • 3 1/4” of 3/8” or 1/2” THIN elastic – less bulk in seams (to hold doggy bags)

Forty-one (41) page PDF pattern in full color. Ready to print on 8.5 x 11 paper or A4. Color-coded Fabric and Interfacing Cut Chart and coordinating Pattern Piece Labels for efficiency. 

You may sell items from this pattern on a home production basis only. See the pattern for more information.

This is a digital download and therefore cannot be refunded once purchased. Please provide a valid email address in order to receive the download link.

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