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THE WEEKENDER
Posted by wkdesigner under accessory design, do-it-yourself | Tags: accessory, fashion, sewing | [42] Comments

Featured: Lex Trip Bag

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So this weekend will have you jetting off to the coast for sun & surf? For a weekend excursion you need a quick trip bag. Forget the luggage (too bulky); you need a versatile tote made specifically to carry all your belongings from wallet to swimtrunks for a quick weekend getaway. Here is a fun choice in a cotton waxcloth outer with leatherette base and trim, perfect for the do-ityourselfer, similar to the Lex Trip Bag from PROPERTY OF. Dimensions: approximately 18 x 8 x 17 [45cm x 20.5cm x 43cm]. You will need: 6 pop rivets 1 metal slider, 2 dia [50mm] 2 latch hooks, 1 dia [25mm] 2 d-rings, 1 dia [25mm] 1 square ring, 2 dia [50mm] 2 dome snap set, 5/8 dia [15mm] 1 heavy metal zipper, 25 [64cm] long * 1-2/3 yds. [1.5m] of nylon webbing, 2 [50mm] wide heavy-duty thread 1 yd. [0.9 m] of upholstery weight fabric, 54 [137 cm] wide 1/3 yd [0.25 m] of polyurethane leatherette, 39 [100 cm] wide PATTERN

1 square = 1 inch [2.5 cm] CUTTING

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Bag cut 1X on fold Pocket - cut 2X Struts cut 4X Handles cut 2X Handle trim cut 2X contrast Bag Bottom cut 1X contrast Tab cut 6X contrast

DESIGN TIP: Use a permanent marker in the leather colour to carefully dye the edges of the leather pieces if you get a white edge after cutting it.
ASSEMBLY 1. To make D-ring tabs, wrap tab piece around D-ring and stitch close to d-ring. Open ends of tab flat. 2. To make latch hook tabs, wrap tab piece onto latch hook and stitch close to ring. 3. To make Shoulder strap, cut a length of webbing 6 long and another, 30 long.

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On the 6 piece, wrap one cut end of the webbing with a latch hook tab and X-stitch in place. Secure tab with a pop rivet. On the opposite end, slip a square ring onto webbing and turn end back on itself and X-stitch it closed. On the 30 piece, wrap one cut end of the webbing with a latch hook tab and X-stitch in place. Secure tab with a pop rivet. Slip a slider on to the webbing. On the opposite end, slip the strap through the square ring on the shorter piece and back on itself through the slider. Stitch across the end of the webbing and secure with a pop rivet. On pocket piece, turn the top edge under 2 and stitch down. Apply the top portion of the snap kit to the pocket following manufacturers directions. Place pocket up-side down at points G,H and stitch bottom edge to body using 1/2 seam allowance. Fold the pocket upward and mark contact point of snap on body portion. Apply bottom portion of snap kit to the body. Turn under long edges of struts 1/2 and press flat.

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Place a pair of struts at points A,B,I,J and C,D,K,L on the body portion with pocket sides under the strut pieces. Topstitch struts in place. Repeat the above proceduces for the opposite side of the bag. Center contrasting bag bottom piece onto bag and overlap strut ends. Topstitch in place. On bag straps, turn under 1/2 on both short ends. Press flat. With right sides together, fold the strap piece in half lengthwise and stitch along the length using 1/2 seam allowance. Press seam open. Turn strap piece right side out. Press flat. Topstitch perimeter of bag straps. Fold the strap in half lengthwise and center a contrast handle trim along

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the open side of the strap. Wrap the trim around the doubled handle edge. Topstitch in place. 21. Repeat this for the other bag strap. 22. Align the ends of each strap level with the top of the pocket and sew an X-stitch to points A-B and C-D. (Note: ensure you allow for 1/2 seam allowance at top of bag.) 23. With right side together, align and match up the side seams of the bag. Stitch seam using 1/2 seam allowance. Press seam open.

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Fold across the bottom, centering the side seam in the middle and stitch across the open end using 1/2 seam allowance. On the top edge of the bag, position the zipper FACE UP inside the bag on the wrong side of the fabric. Center it. Pin and baste in place. Unzip the zipper. With right side together, sew the pair of zipper plackets together across the short ends using 1/2 seam allowance. Press seams open. Turn right side out. On one long edge of placket, turn under 1/2 and press flat. With right side of placket to wrong side of body, pin/baste raw edge of placket over the zipper opening. Stitch around circumference of opening using 1/2 seam allowance and ensure that you are securing the zipper tape in the seam. Fold over placket face up to right side of bag and align the folded edge with the machine-stitching. Topstitch in place. At top of each side seam, below the placket, center the D-ring tabs and apply with topstitching.

* Design Tip : Purchase the metal toothed zipper in the same metal colour/finish as the metal luggage hardware. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated) PUSH THE ENVELOPE RUFFLED TOTEBAG RUFFLED HANDBAG Attractive laptop bags for the seriously paranoid (like me)

42 Responses to THE WEEKENDER

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E. Murphy Says:

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January 17, 2009 at 5:52 am

Thanks for the tutorial. Its a sweet bag. Reply 2.

nataliematz Says:
January 17, 2009 at 7:38 am

This is exactly the bag I have been searching for. I am going to make it immediately. Reply 3.

Brigita Says:
January 17, 2009 at 7:50 am

You know, I was searching the web for a pattern for a bigger tote bag for my spring weekend away. And this is it! Thanks for this one, I love it! Reply 4.

Berry Says:
January 17, 2009 at 3:26 pm

I love it. I never sew a bag but will definitely give this one a try. Thanks! Reply 5.

Mary Anne Says:

January 17, 2009 at 5:29 pm

Thank you SO much for this tutorial! I have a large stash of recycled denim and am always looking for different ideas to use it up. This bag is absolutely perfect and I cant wait to make it!! Reply 6.

Rachel Says:
January 17, 2009 at 6:13 pm

That bag is awesome. Thanks! Reply

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aga Says:
January 17, 2009 at 8:15 pm

Wow the bag looks great I hope I will be able to make it myself I am such a rubbish beginner at sewing but I need a bag and this one is just perfect Reply 1.

wkdesigner Says:
January 18, 2009 at 1:25 am

Thanks all for the kind wordsif you can sew a straight line, you can sew this tote bag. Reply 8.

Helena Says:
January 18, 2009 at 6:05 am

Great design! It goes up to my list of projects. I like how it looks like it can handle daily wear and tear. Only obstacle here is if my machine can work through leather. Reply 9.

Lori Says:
January 18, 2009 at 7:58 am

Thank you for posting this pattern!! This is exactly what Ive been looking for. Now to find all the materials and raid the fabric stash Reply 10.

Cynthia Says:
January 18, 2009 at 10:46 pm

Love it!!! Totally going to make this next week. Reply 11.

chintia Says:
January 19, 2009 at 2:47 am

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wonderful.I like it very much, thanks, I will find all the materials and try to make this bag Reply 12.

Cat Says:
January 19, 2009 at 2:42 pm

I really like your site! & i LOVE bags!!! Thanx for the how to! Reply 13.

Alexia Says:
January 19, 2009 at 10:15 pm

does anyone know where to get the waxcloth mentioned in the intro? Reply 1.

wkdesigner Says:
January 19, 2009 at 10:22 pm

try the upholstery section of your favourite fabric store. Reply 14. SparkBark Blog Archive Bag Fever (Maybe I Need A Vacation?) Says:
January 20, 2009 at 6:47 pm

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January 22, 2009 at 12:13 am

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Stephanie Says:
January 24, 2009 at 3:06 pm

Wow. That bag is adorable. Thanks for the tutorial!

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Reply 17.

cindynvb Says:
January 25, 2009 at 12:15 pm

Great tuturial, its just what I need. Did you make one yourself? If so will you post a picture? Also if anyone else makes one Id love to see your version. Ill check back here to see if anyone leaves a link. Reply 18.

Jen B Says:
January 26, 2009 at 3:34 am

Can a standard sewing machine handle this project? I have a very basic Singer and want to be sure its up to the task before I buy all the materials. thanks! Reply 1.

wkdesigner Says:
January 26, 2009 at 5:11 am

Sure thing Jenuse a size #16 sharps sewing machine needle and set your machine to use a longer stitch length. If the leatherette is sticking, use a telfon foot or walking foot. Reply 19.

ana Says:
February 2, 2009 at 9:48 am

here is mine. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mundano/3246392307/ Reply 20.

Olu Says:
February 2, 2009 at 5:57 pm

Hi, great looking bag. Where can I find webbing and bags hard wear such

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as the metatic zip and latch hooks to buy. I would love to make the bag. Reply 1.

wkdesigner Says:
February 3, 2009 at 12:53 am

Thanks Olu. Webbing can often be found in the trim section of your local fabric store while metal zips and latch hooks are sold wherever you buy your buttons and other sewing notions. Reply 21.

Karen Says:
February 11, 2009 at 10:21 pm

This bag is great. It took me an evening and a bit to get it finished. I made some alterations because I didnt have the metalwork and made the handles longer so that it wouldnt need a separate strap. I made it up in a fabulous patterned fabric (lined it too). I love it!! Have a look.. http://picasaweb.google.com/famillecalvert/WeekenderBag# Reply 22. Brett and Sarahs Adventures Blog Archive My first real sewing project Says:
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Sarah Peterson Says:

February 12, 2009 at 10:50 pm

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Chylene W Says:

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March 24, 2009 at 9:44 pm

I LOVE this bag!!! This is an awesome website!! Thanks so much for doing this!! : ) Reply 25. The Weekender Tote: Sewing Tutorial : TipNut.com Says:
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Natalia Says:
March 26, 2009 at 1:42 pm

I love it! Thank you! Reply 27.

Thelma Bilbrey Says:

April 15, 2009 at 9:47 pm

How can I print this without all the comments? Reply 1.

Joy Says:
July 10, 2009 at 8:48 pm

Left click (hold your left mouse button down) and drag it across everything you wish to print to high-light it. Next, at the top of your browser, click file and print. When your print window comes up, under the heading page range, click selection (the default is all). It will now print only what youve high-lighted. Reply 28.

knish Says:
April 29, 2009 at 6:30 pm

this is one place where like minded people pool in ideassince this is my first encounter of such kindi m inadvertently aghast

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Pascale Says:
May 12, 2009 at 6:11 pm

This bag is absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing! Reply 30.

yellie Says:
May 17, 2009 at 11:24 pm

So i am trying to make this bag, but some parts dont really make sense. I dont know what i shoudl adjust. In the patter the tabs at 2 x4 but the d rings are only 1 and in the picture it does not look folded in any way. should i just recut the tabs to a small size? Reply 1.

wkdesigner Says:
May 18, 2009 at 1:06 am

Yellie..you have cut the tabs correctly. Two tabs are folded to its center so that the rings can slip onto it, then folded to complete. The other two tabs are left flat and attached on either end of the bag. Reply 31.

jasen bowes Says:

June 10, 2009 at 1:56 am

Thanks- we like our bags too. i run North America for Property of and i like your slant. Nice job. Thanks for exposing our brand to many folks. jasen Reply 1.

wkdesigner Says:
June 10, 2009 at 6:52 am

Thx Jasen for the nod of approval. It is an excellent example of good totebag design. Simple, utilitarian, and fashionable. It has been quite popular with the DIY crowd and non-sewers alike.

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Paulina Says:
September 5, 2009 at 5:51 am

Hello! Are seam allowances included in this pattern? Thanks Reply 1.

wkdesigner Says:
September 5, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Yes, Paulina the seam allowance is inclusive on the pattern, except for the leatherette cut pieces. The dimensions of the tote is approximately 18 x 8 x 17 [45cm x 20.5cm x 43cm]. WD Reply

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