This is a downloadable PDF pattern - best downloaded and saved to a computer, flash drive, or cloud service before, printing.
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
The idea for The Siesta Key Beach Bag pattern came about because the larger Sunset Beach Tote has been a HUGE hit, although a slightly smaller version has been requested many times. Instead of just reducing the size by a percentage, I redesigned a smaller bag with as many pockets and a couple of additional features. This bag is not part of the Beginner Basics Collection, but it is an easy sew. Note that the bag is intended to hold wet items such as towels and bathing suits, therefore lightweight fabrics, like quilting cotton, are not a suitable lining option.
Features:
- Designed for canvas, outdoor canvas, or waterproof canvas. The simple design allows for mixing fabrics easily.
- Uses two stabilizers – Fleece and Peltex.
- Six exterior pockets, including 2 elasticized. The large interior slip pockets can be divided as desired and will hold everything you need for a day out.
- The interior zipper pocket hides 3 card slots so you can safely secure your ID, credit cards or hotel room key.
- The optional Key Holder (1/2" swivel clasp) also functions as a closure with the addition of a 1/2" D-ring. This is the only hardware.
- Drop-in lining, so there’s no need to struggle with birthing the bag.
- This bag consists of LARGE RECTANGULAR SHAPES. Since printing out large rectangles is a waste of paper, there are no pattern pieces to print OTHER THAN the EXTERIOR SIDE POCKET and the CARD SLOTS. The pattern pieces are at the end of the pattern. This pattern is designed to be cut out using a cutting mat, ruler, and rotary cutter.
Standing Size: 19”W x 12 ½”H x 6”D Handle Drop: 10”
Rated for CONFIDENT BEGINNER.
KEEP IN MIND:
- This pattern is designed to have structure and stability and is therefore intended for outdoor fabric, cotton canvas or waterproof/resistant canvas. If you are using the bag for anything other than a beach bag then you MAY be able to use a lighter-weight fabric but you will need to interface it with something like SF101 or Decovil Lite to all pieces prior to adding the other stabilizers. Stabilizers used and listed are for constructing with recommended materials. Instructions and substitutions for other than the recommended fabrics are NOT included in this pattern.
MATERIALS:
Fabric amounts provided are for non-directional print and would need to be adjusted if using a directional print or if you are fussy cutting.
EXTERIOR FABRIC:
- Exterior #1 - 1/2 yard x 54” wide of outdoor fabric, cotton canvas, or WPC (Body and Facings)
- Exterior #2 - 1/2 yard x 54" wide of outdoor fabric, cotton canvas or WPC (Exterior Pockets)
- Exterior #3 - 1/2 yard x 54" wide of outdoor fabric, cotton canvas, or WPC ,(Bottom and Straps - 10" Handle Drop)
LINING FABRIC:
- 1 yard x 45’’ wide outdoor fabric, cotton canvas or WPC
INTERFACING:
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- 19” x 15" piece of Pellon Peltex 71F one-side fusible firm stabilizer
- 40” x 17" piece of Pellon 987F one-side fusible fleece
NOTIONS :
- (1) 1/2” D-ring (optional)
- (1) 1/2” swivel clasp for key holder (optional)
- (1) 8 1/2” #5 zipper.
- 12” of 3/8” cotton elastic (Cut into two 6” pieces)
- Double-sided tape (DST) – 1/8” is very helpful to hold heavier fabric folds Scor-tape is recommended.
Thirty-one (31) page PDF pattern in full color. Ready to print on 8.5 x 11 paper or A4. Includes 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.
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