The Sequoia Satchel, PDF Sewing Pattern
The Sequoia Satchel, PDF Sewing Pattern
This is a digital PDF pattern, not a physical product. The pattern will be available for download after purchase.
The Sequoia Satchel is a small messenger-style crossbody bag with four pockets. A perfect project for waxed canvas, tweed, or your favourite designer print. The bag has two front closure options: an adjustable front strap or a heavy-duty snap.
Difficulty Level: Confident Beginner
This is a measure-and-cut pattern. All pattern measurements are in inches (imperial). The pattern includes a printable template for the flap.
Finished Dimensions: 9" tall, 8" by 3" at the base.
PDF Patterns are final sale, no returns or refunds.
This sewing pattern is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, printed or sold without the author’s permission. The purchaser may sell bags made from this pattern, but only on a small handmade scale. Please credit the Sequoia Satchel by Hammerstitch Bags in your product listings and social media posts.
See below for material requirements.
Bag Features
Bag Features
-1 exterior zipper pocket
-2 exterior slip pockets
-1 interior slip pocket
-flap with heavy-duty snap or adjustable strap closure
-adjustable crossbody strap
Fabric Requirements
Fabric Requirements
FABRIC
Exterior: 0.5 yards 10-13oz waxed canvas or similar weight fabric (based on 60” wide fabric)
Accent Fabric: One fat quarter of cotton-linen blend or tweed.
Lining: 0.75s yard of cotton-linen blend or quilting cotton (based on 44” wide fabric)
INTERFACING
-2 yards (based on 20” wide) medium-weight fusible woven interfacing such as Pellon SF-101 if using quilting cotton or cotton-linen blends.
-One 7.25” by 12” rectangle of foam interfacing (such as Soft & Stable).
Notions & Hardware
Notions & Hardware
ZIPPERS
One 7" metal zipper
OR 8" of size #5 vinyl zippers-by-the-yard and one zipper pull
WEBBING
2 yards of 1" wide cotton or polyester webbing (1.5 yards if using a heavy-duty snap)
HARDWARE
(2) 1" Swivel hooks
(2) 1" D-rings
(1) 1" Strap Adjuster
(1) Line 24 heavy-duty snap
An additional 1” adjuster, D-ring* and swivel hook* if making the adjustable front strap (omit the heavy-duty snap)
*OR (1) 1” side-release buckle (some side-release buckles have a built-in adjuster)
Optional: 2-5 small double cap rivets (6mm post)
Tools & Supplies
Tools & Supplies
Cutting mat, rotary cutter, acrylic ruler, fabric scissors, pinking shears, wonder clips, pins, iron, point turner, tapered awl, seam ripper.
Size 90-14 or 100-16 (denim) needle, and matching thread
Double cap rivet setter and anvil.
Line 24 snap setter and anvil.
Hammer or mallet
1/8” drive punch or rotary punch for making holes in your fabric.