A Simple Six-Pocket Bag

This easy-to-sew bag cleverly incorporates outer pockets for everyday necessities.

What You'll Need

  • 1/4 yard blue print (straps)
  • 2/3 yard blue-and-green print (pockets)
  • 2  10-1/4-x-14-1/4-inch rectangles thin, firm batting
  • 1 yard green print (lining)

Finished Bag

  • 8 x 10 x 4 inches
  • Quantities are for 44/45-inch-wide, 100% cotton fabrics.
  • Measurements include 1/4-inch seam allowances.
  • Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

Cut Your Fabrics

Cut pieces in the following order.

From blue print, cut:
  2  4-x-34-1/2-inch strips

From blue-and-green print, cut:
  2  14-1/2-x-16-1/2-inch rectangles

From green print, cut:
  2  14-1/2-x-20-1/2-inch rectangles

Continued on page 2:  How to Make It

 


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Comments (12)
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juvimi wrote:

Great source of Marimekko fabrics, perfect for bag projects! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScandinavianFabrics

2/8/2012 02:03:13 PM Report Abuse
kmlepage wrote:

This was my very first sewing project (unless you count home-ec class back in 7th grade) and it was SO EASY and SO SO SO SO CUTE!!!! If you're thinking about making this bag, get off the computer, go to the fabric store and DO IT!!!!!! :)

12/31/2011 04:01:49 PM Report Abuse
lgalder wrote:

This bag was so simple to make!! It's super cute when done.

9/4/2011 02:06:43 PM Report Abuse
Happy Zombie wrote:

I'm the designer of the 6 pocket bag - and somehow my pattern posted here shows my measurements incorrectly. For the correct pattern, I please ask anyone wanting to make this bag to visit's BH&G's All People Quilt site and make the pattern from there. http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/bags-pillows/pick-a-pocket-purse_1.html

9/4/2011 12:54:22 PM Report Abuse
sbasker_mk wrote:

I just made this with some lovely retro fabric - I love how it turned out! I'm going to add some velcro or a button, some sort of closure so it won't fall open when I set it down. Again, I love this bag, very cute.

3/5/2011 01:53:37 AM Report Abuse
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