Open Wide Bag Sewing Pattern

Open Wide! bag sewing pattern by Annie Unrein from By Annie

Brand: By Annie
Designer: Annie Unrein
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Paper pattern to sew zippered bags in three sizes: Small 4"H x 7 1/2"W x 3"D, Medium 6 1/2"H x 10 1/2"W x 4 1/2"D and Large 9"H x 12"W x 6"D.

Quick and fun to make, these handy zippered bags open wide for easy access to all your supplies. Binding on the easy-to-install zipper finishes the upper edges and forms a handle and grab tab, and optional inner mesh pockets keep things organized and easy to view.

Supplies needed (Small / Medium / Large):
Main fabric (body of bags): fat quarter / 1/2 yard / 1/2 yard
Lining fabric: fat quarter / 1/2 yard / 1/2 yard
Contrasting fabric (border and bindings): 1/2 yard / 1/2 yard / 1/2 yard
ByAnnie's Soft and Stable (stabilizer): 9 1/2" x 17" / 12 1/2" x 26" / 14" x 35"
Optional mesh fabric, light or midweight (inner pockets): 9" x 8" / 14" x 11" / 20 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Optional fold-over elastic, 5/8" wide (binding for mesh pockets): 16" / 22" / 25"
Handbag zipper: 11" or longer / 15" or longer / 18" or longer
One 36" x 58" package of Soft and Stable will make all three bags. Avoid directional main fabrics until you are familiar with the process.