The Siesta Key Beach Bag Digital Pattern

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

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

The idea for The Siesta Key Beach Bag pattern came about from the fact that larger The 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 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:

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: 

LINING FABRIC:

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.

TOOLS:

• •   Rotary cutter with new 45mm blade, cutting mat – bigger is better,  and quilting ruler 
• •   Needle size 90/14 Microtex
• •   All-purpose polyester thread or heavier such as topstitching thread (if you want your stitching to show) NOTE that you may need 2 or 3 different colors.
• •   Sharp scissors for trimming heavy fabric
• •   Straight stitch presser foot and throat plate
• •   Iron and PRESS CLOTH, spray bottle with water, tailor’s ham or rolled towel
• •   A removable marking pen. Test on a scrap of fabric before using on areas that will show. Be careful if you choose heat sensitive or you’ll lose your markings when you press.
• •   Wonder Clips
• •   Straight pins with a sharp point
• •   Point turner for interior pocket

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.

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