Two-Tone Barrel Shoulder Bag
Introducing a chic and functional barrel shoulder bag pattern featuring a distinctive two-tone design and elegant integrated straps.
When To Wear
This versatile bag is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to various ensembles, making it suitable for:
- Everyday Elegance: a stylish companion for daily errands and casual outings.
- Professional Settings: a refined accessory for the office or business meetings.
- Weekend Getaways: a compact yet spacious option for short trips or leisure activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a structured barrel or duffel shape with a compact, elegant profile.
Construction: Features a prominent two-tone design, incorporating a central contrasting panel that enhances its unique aesthetic.
Straps: Long, integrated shoulder straps designed to sit comfortably on the shoulder or arm.
Closure: a secure top zipper closure keeps belongings safely enclosed.
Pockets: Includes an internal zippered pocket for organizing smaller essentials.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in working with structured fabrics, installing zippers, and precise bag lining techniques.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with good body and structure to maintain the bag's shape:
- Dense fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Artificial or natural leather
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric
- Zipper (for main closure)
- Zipper for internal pocket
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances; if the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Side and side pocket 0.5 cm. Side edges of the main 0.5 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Main – 1 piece
- Side – 2 pieces
- Side pocket – 2 pieces
- Strap – 1 piece
- Finishing piece – 1 piece
- From lining fabric:
- Main lining – 1 piece
- Side lining – 2 pieces
- Large pocket lining – 1 piece
- Small pocket lining – 1 piece
- From fusible interlining:
- Main
- Side
- Side pocket
- Finishing piece
- Strap
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the main and side parts, side pocket, finishing piece, and strap with fusible interlining.
- Cut 2 zipper flaps, 4 cm long and 3 cm wide. Fold in half along the short side and press.
- Overlock the short edges of the finishing piece, press to the wrong side, and topstitch. Place the finishing piece on the main and topstitch along the two long sides at 0.5 cm from the edge. (If you stitch across the finishing piece, you will get 2 more pockets).
- Mark the pocket placement on the main lining piece. Fuse the area under the zipper. Cut an opening along the pocket entrance; at 1 – 1.5 cm from the end of the pocket, make diagonal cuts. Fold the seam allowances inwards. Place the zipper under the edges of the pocket opening so that the teeth are visible. Topstitch the pocket opening close to the edge at 0.2 cm. Attach the large pocket lining to the upper zipper tape, and the small lining to the lower tape. Stitch the lining edges.
- From the right side, place the flap on the zipper. Fold the main and the main lining right sides together. Insert the zipper between them. Align the edges. Stitch the pieces along the zipper teeth, starting the stitch 1 cm from the edges and stopping 1 cm before the end. Turn the pieces to the right side.
- Fold the side pocket in half right side out and topstitch it onto the side of the bag at 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Cut the strap (recommended length is indicated on the main pattern). Fold the strap in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long edge. Turn the strap right side out and press. Topstitch at 0.2 cm from the edge. Place the strap on the finishing piece of the bag, covering its raw edges. Topstitch the strap to the bag with two parallel stitches. They should end at the level of the upper edge of the finishing piece.
- Fold the main and side parts wrong sides together. Attach the side to the bag with an overlock stitch, strictly observing the markings.
- Attach the side lining to the bag lining, leaving an opening for turning. Turn the bag through the opening. Stitch the opening closed.
