The Birdie Sling Bag pattern by Amy Butler is easy to make and perfect for a beginner project. The Birdie Sling will be one of your favorite carry-all bags. The finished bag dimensions are 28 in. tall with handles x 18 in. wide. The pattern includes instructions, pattern pieces and a metric conversion chart.
Materials List:
Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric.
If using 44 in. wide light to mid-weight fabric
(ex. quilting fabric)
- 1 1/8 yards for the Exterior
- 1 1/8 yards of a coordinating fabric for the Bands and Handles
- 1 1/8 yards of a 3rd coordinating fabric for the Lining
- 3 1/2 yards of 20 in. wide woven fusible interfacing
(we use SF-101 by Pellon)
If using wide heavier mid-weight fabric
(ex. Amy's home dec weight)
- 5/8 yard for the Exterior
- 1 1/8 yards of a coordinating fabric for the Bands and Handles
- 1 1/8 yards of a 3rd coordinating fabric for the Lining
- 3 yards of 20 in. wide woven fusible interfacing
(we use SF-101 by Pellon)
PLUS (for either weight fabric) you'll need:
- 1/2 yard of 44 in. wide fusible fleece
(we use fusible Thermolam Plus by Pellon) - 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread
(we use Coats Dual Duty Plus)
Finished size: 28 in. tall including Handles x 18 in. wide
