The All Well Weekender is a sewing pattern for a bag that can go with you anywhere! This timeless, super handy and roomy tote bag comes together quickly, is thoughtfully written, and is FUN to sew from start to finish. The pattern was designed so a complete beginner can use it to make their very first bag or sew their first zipper, or so a seasoned sewist can whip it up quick and have a great time in the process. This pattern is for everyone!
The All Well Weekender is full of thoughtful features to make this bag one of the most useful in your wardrobe.
Two pocket variations to suit your style and use
Plenty of room for all sorts of schlepping
Full zipper closure to keep things secure
Shoulder straps AND hand straps for multiple ways to carry
Great compliment to the Half Moon Zip and the All Well Bucket Bag. Make a full travel set!
Final bag dimensions: 16” Height, 21.5” Width, 8” Depth
This pattern was designed by Amy Bornman for All Well Workshop and produced in collaboration with Amelia Greenhall.
VARIATIONS: One size for main bag, two options for interior pocket — the fancy pocket and the basic pocket
SEWING LEVEL: This pattern is appropriate for confident beginners, but will be fun for sewists of all levels to sew.
PATTERN INCLUDES:
Print-at-home pdf pattern
Copy shop pattern
Instruction Booklet with detailed illustrations, sourcing tips, and more!
PRINTING YOUR PDF PATTERN:
This pattern is a digital download. Once you have made your purchase, you will receive a link to download the print-at-home pattern pdf, copy shop pdf, and instructions pdf. You will find more instructions in the booklet that comes with your download.
©️ Amy Bornman, Amelia Greenhall, All Well Workshop. All rights reserved.
Fabric:
We recommend cotton canvas, duck cloth, or similar, 10oz-12oz weight (339gsm - 407gsm) for best results.
45” (110 cm) wide fabric
Either Pocket 2 1/2 yd (2.29 m)
60” (150 cm) wide fabric
Basic Pocket 1 1/2 yd (1.38 m)
Fancy Pocket 2 yd (1.83 m)
Notions + Supplies:
The Standard Necessities: Sewing machine, Steam Iron, Ironing Board, Pins
3 yards (2.75 m) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide cotton webbing
*Note on strap length: The lengths listed are really just our sample lengths and serve as a starting point or frame of reference. Having 12” (30 cm) of extra strap length on hand to find the perfect length for your body and your use adds customization options. Then you can pin before sewing into place to see what exact length works best for you!
You can also use nylon straps, which come in many colors. When you cut nylon straps, make sure to melt the raw ends with a flame so they don’t fray!
100” of 1 in. wide cotton twill tape or 1/2” wide double fold bias tape (2.54 m long, 2.5cm wide cotton twill tape or 2.54 m long, 1.3 cm wide double fold bias tape) - This is the minimum amount needed, but we recommend having extra on hand: 3 yd / 3 m!
24”- 28” Bag Zipper for top closure (56 cm - 61 cm)
Bag Zippers have two zipper pulls that move in opposite directions and meet in the middle. Both ends of the zipper are closed by a zipper stop.
For fancy pocket variation: standard 8” zipper (21 cm) (open at top, zipper stop at bottom)
Thread (all purpose works fine, but heavy-duty thread or jeans/topstitch thread is also a great option for sewing with 12 oz. (407 gsm) canvas and above)
Optional: Heavy-Duty sewing machine needles (for 12 oz [407 gsm] canvas and up)
Zipper foot
Marking tool
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