By Sandramaria
Mama's Everything Bag
Mama's Everything Bag
Sewing pattern for the drawstring bag that fits *everything* you need.
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You need:
- Woven fabric (preferably a heavier fabric as the outer fabric and lighter for the lining + pockets)
- Two drawstrings, each 75 cm (30") long
- (Optional) Fusible interfacing if the outer fabric is very thin
Other things that are good to have: Safety pin, friction pen or other marker with disappearing ink, elastic band, sewing pins/clips, fabric scissors, matching sewing thread, iron.
Sewn with ordinary sewing machine .
Difficulty: ★ ★ (2 of 3)
Mama's Everything Bag is sewn in woven fabric (fabric that does not stretch). Since fabric has a tendency to shrink when you prewash it, I recommend buying a little extra.
Mama's Everything Bag consists of an outer fabric, a lining fabric, 6 pockets, and an invisible casing for two drawstrings. You can choose to use different fabrics for the outside and inside or have the same fabric for the entire bag.
If you choose to have the same, I recommend that you choose a slightly thinner woven fabric but reinforce the outer fabric with a fusible interfacing (e.g. Vliseline G700) to make it more stable.
In the same way, you can choose to sew the drawstrings for the project yourself or buy ready-made. Here you will find a tutorial on how I usually sew my own ribbons.
The finished bag will be approx. 28 cm (11") high with a 15 cm x 15 cm (6" x 6") bottom.
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- Step-by-step instructions with accompanying images as a PDF file
- A pattern sheet for home printing (several pages A4)
- A pattern sheet for printing at e.g. printing office (one page in large print format)
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What does stretch percentage mean?
The term "stretch percentage" is used to indicate how much a fabric stretches.
This should not be confused with the proportion of elastane present in the fabric (eg jersey 95% cotton, 5% elastane).
Some patterns are created with a certain percentage of stretch in mind, and if your fabric has a different percentage of stretch, you may need to adjust the size.
In all By Sandramaria patterns' product descriptions, it is clearly stated if you need fabric with a certain stretch price to be able to sew the project. In that case, you see this even before you buy the pattern.
You can e.g. use this stretch guide to determine the stretch percentage of your fabric.
Levels of difficulty
★ 1 – Easy / Beginner
Patterns in this category are designed so that you don't need any prior knowledge to get started. In the pattern, you will see me explain the various steps step-by-step through text and images, and in some patterns I link to more comprehensive video instructions.
In this category you will encounter concepts such as e.g. right side, wrong side, against folded edge, cut out two mirror images, straight stitch, zigzag and simple embroidery.
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★ ★ 2 – Medium
Patterns in this category suit you who have sewn a few projects and feel a little more comfortable at the sewing machine. Even in these patterns, you will see me explain the different steps step-by-step through text and images, and in some patterns I link to more extensive video instructions.
In this category you will (in addition to the previously mentioned concepts) meet techniques such as e.g. stealth seam/invisible seam, straight corners, sew edging and sew zipper.
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★ ★ ★ 3 – Difficult
Patterns in this category assume that you are an experienced seamstress who knows the most common sewing techniques. Even in these patterns, you will see me explain the different steps step-by-step through text and images, and in some patterns I link to more comprehensive video instructions.