Carina Satchel Bag Pattern

This is a PDF Sewing Pattern tutorial that will be available for immediate download once purchased. You are not purchasing the actual bag, although I do take commissions! 

* * FREE bonus PDF file with measurements to make a taller version of this bag! See squirrel bag in photos. * * 

The Carina School Satchel is a great pattern for confident beginners in bag making, teaching you basic bag-making techniques, as well as sewing with laminated cotton and other wipe clean fabrics. This is a detailed digital sewing pattern which contains step-by-step instructions along with 70 colour photos, perfect for the visual learner. There are no pattern pieces to print off as all the shapes are rectangular and measurements are provided. 

FEATURES

The bag features two inner pockets, a wide back slip pocket, a keyring loop, an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, an optional short carry handle, two flap options with magnetic snap closure and piping for a professional finish. A versatile pattern, there is plenty of scope to add your own style to the bag, such as extra pockets inside and out, a different flap closure and type of strap. 

It is a generous sized bag and will fit A4 size books or folders making it perfect for school and college. Finished measurements: 14” wide, 10” tall, 2” deep (35cm x 25cm x 5cm).

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate sewer or confident beginner

Once the pattern pieces have been cut out and prepared, the construction of this bag is straightforward, sewing mainly in straight lines. 

RECOMMENDED FABRICS

This pattern shows you how to sew with laminated cotton, which is a flexible, coated cotton, also known as slicker. It is easy to sew, wipe clean, washable and resilient, making it ideal for this child’s satchel. It will keep the contents dry in wet weather and is durable for everyday use. You can also use other fabrics such as a medium weight quilting cotton, canvas, waterproof Oxford, vinyl or oilcloth. Find a small selection of high quality laminated cotton prints in my Shop.

Some of my pattern testers used iron-on vinyl on quilting weight fabrics with great results, which you can view on my blog.

SUPPLIES

Exterior fabric 1: 0.6 yard/0.5m laminated cotton (or 0.5 yard/0.5m for 56” width laminated cotton)

Exterior fabric 2: 0.5 yard/0.5m contrasting cotton (for the straps and handle) 

Lining: 1 yard/1m cotton 

Interfacings:

0.6 yard/0.5m sew in fleece (e.g. Thermolam Compressed Fleece Vilene 272) or heavy weight canvas 

1 yard/1m medium woven cotton fusible interfacing (e.g. Vilene G700; Pellon Shapeflex SF101)

1/4 yd/0.25m Peltex Pellon 71F Single Sided Fusible Stabilizer (optional, for short handle and bag base)

Hardware:

1 x 1” (25mm) D-ring OR split ring for keys

2 x 1” (25mm) D-rings

2 x 1” (25mm) swivel snap hooks (optional, if you want to make the shoulder strap detachable)

1 x 1” (25mm) slider

1 x 18mm magnetic snap

36” of 0.5” width premade piping, or make your own bias tape and use 3mm-4mm piping cord.

Fray-check glue (optional)

LICENSING INFORMATION

You may sell items made from this pattern on your shop or website on a small scale. All items for sale must be handmade by you. Please credit SEW SOFIA in any written description. Please do not distribute, sell or duplicate this pattern in any way.

REFUND POLICY

No refunds or exchanges are given on digital sewing patterns.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

If you are in the UK or EU, your country's VAT rate will be applied at checkout in order to comply with digital tax laws.