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The Clover is a medium sized bag and as the name implies, it can convert from a backpack to a cross body bag. The pattern comes with instructions to make a train case style bottom as a more advanced option. If you're not ready to tackle an advanced sewing pattern or prefer the intermediate version on the left without the train case that can be done too.

 

Regardless of which version you choose to make, both have 2 exterior zippered pockets under the flap. The flap has a thumb lock (or tongue lock or tuck lock) closure with a handle at the top for carrying.  The interior of the bag has 2 slip pockets and 1 zippered pocket.

 

Please note that the train case portion requires a binding finish.  It is recommended using fabric for the train case if you're looking for an easier sew.

 

SUPPLIES:

Fabrics:

Exterior 1: Fat quarter
Exterior 2: 1 yard (0.9 m)
Exterior 3/Vinyl: 14” W x 10” H (36 cm x 26 cm)

Piping: 1/2” W x 54” L (cut on bias) (12mm W x 1.4 m L)
Lining fabric: 1.75 yard (1.6 m) quilt weight cotton 
 

*** Fabric quantities are an estimate and will vary depending on fabric pattern

Interfacing:
Fat quarter Peltex 71F (20”/51 cm W)
Fat quarter Fusible fleece (20”/51 cm W)
6 yards (5.5 m) Fusible woven interfacing (20”/50.8 cm W)
1.5 yards (1.4 m) Bosal In-R-Form fusible (foam) interfacing

Notions and supplies (hardware bundle available):
(1) thumb lock
(1) 1” (25mm) swivel clasp (smaller, not chunky)
(4) 1” (25mm) D-rings
(4) purse feet
(1) 1.5” (38mm) O-ring
(2) 1.5” (38mm) slide
(2) 1.5” (38mm) swivel hooks 
(2) 18mm magnetic snaps
(2) 1” (25mm) rectangle rings
(3) 7” (18 cm) zippers (#3)
(3) 4” (10 cm) wooden craft sticks OR (2) 6” (15 cm) sticks (also known as lollypop sticks or popsicle sticks)
(1) 24” (61 cm) double pull zipper (#4.5 or #5)
double-sided tape 

OPTIONAL: 4 Rivets, HeatNBond iron-on adhesive, fabric glue such as Fabritac 

 

MEASUREMENTS:  9.75" width x 10.5 " high x 6.75"

Strap is either adjustable in the length of your choice.

 

SEWING EXPERIENCE: This is an advanced sewing pattern requiring previous bag making experience. If you're an intermediate bag maker, the version of the bag without the train case (on the left in main photo) is considered intermediate. This is a longer project - expect your first bag to take between 6-8 hours. 

 

The Clover Convertible Bag

$10.00 Regular Price
$4.00Sale Price
  • Hardware Bundle Includes:

    (1) thumb lock
    (1) 1” (25mm) swivel push gate hook 
    (4) 1” (25mm) D-rings
    (4) purse feet
    (1) 1.5” (38mm) O-ring
    (2) 1.5” (38mm) slide
    (2) 1.5” (38mm) swivel push gate hooks 
    (2) 18mm magnetic snaps
    (2) 1” (25mm) rectangle rings

  • Due to copyright laws, books and patterns are not returnable.

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