Linda Belt Bag Pattern *

The Linda Belt Bag Pattern by Cristy Stuhldreher of Love You Sew Patterns includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating an oversized waist pack to carry it all, with two distinct views/versions. View A includes a large kangaroo pocket with snaps, uses 1-1/2” webbing with triangle ring & swivel clasp hardware. View B has a more clean, sporty look with strapping detail on the front & uses 1” webbing with a buckle attachment. It also uses mesh fabric & additional D-ring for extra functionality. Both views have a key fob, 3-section interior slip pocket, large zippered main compartment, along with a spacious back zipper pocket and adjustable strap. You can mix & match many of these features to make the Linda your own! In this bag, you will work with webbing & learn how to sew Y-seams. This pattern use two different zipper installation techniques that are interchangeable. You will also learn to sew darts to create volume & work with different hardware for your own personalized look. Best of all -- there is no bias binding. The lining has a completely clean finish. This pattern was written for home decor and/or bottom-weight fabrics such as cotton canvas, duck cloth, and denim with weights of ~ 6-8 oz/sq yard. The Lining is based on quilt cotton and woven fabric with similar weights of ~4 oz/sq yard, such as linen or chambray. If you decide to use vinyl, cork, leather or other fabrics with a heavier hand, you may be able to omit interfacing. You can possibly omit interfacing on the interior of the bag if using waterproof canvas, oilcloth, and other coated fabrics with a heavier hand. But at the same time, use of thicker and more rigid fabrics, can also make the Linda Belt Bag more difficult to sew at the darts, Y-seams and turning out at the finish. Finished size: 13” W x 7” H x 3” D; with wings - 20” W x 7” H x 3” D".

Materials needed:

• 1/2 yd main fabric
• 1 yd lining fabric
• 3 yds woven interfacing
• 14" #5 nylon zipper with (2) pulls
• 10" #5 nylon zipper
• (6-8) rivet sets (8 mm post length) - optional
• 1/2" swivel clasp
• (1-2) yds of 1" or 1-1/2" webbing
• View A
  • 1-1/2" triangle ring
  • 1-1/2" swivel clasp
  • 1-1/2" slider
  • (2) 12.5 mm double-sided snap sets
• View B
  • 1" buckle
  • 1" slider
  • 1" D-ring
  • 13-1/2" of 5/8"-3/4" wide fold-over elastic
  • Mesh fabric with 2-way stretch