swell & mini swell crossbody
with bonus Boxed bottom
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$9.50 USD
The Swell & Mini Swell are casual bags meant to made as a crossbody or a shoulder bag. The Mini Swell is more of a baguette bag and will be perfect for date nights or a quick on-the-go-bag for errands while still being chic. I’ve included two sizes and two versions of the bottom (oval and boxed bottom): Mini Swell is the smaller size and Swell is larger size.
The original version with the oval bottom is Intermediate. This version is a bit more advanced because of the Side Contrasts and the oval bottom but with a bit of patience the Confident Beginner can make this!
The Boxed Bottom Add-On is a whole separate pattern on its own and is very Beginner-friendly!
My awesome testers ended up sewing several versions during testing (as did I)! If at any point you need help or just want to have fun, join my Facebook group (JOIN HERE). I'm very active in my group and I have very helpful group members.
This pattern includes:
• ALL / FULL SIZE Pattern pieces (no cut on fold pieces) - even rectangular pieces are included
• a Cut Lists (to use instead of the included rectangular pattern pieces - to save the trees!)
• Labels to keep track of your cut pieces
• colorful and clear diagrams for most steps
• separate A0 copy-shop files that are projector-friendly
• Layers to conveniently print certain multi-sized pieces
• Video for this pattern and is courtesy of:
⚓️ MINI SWELL PATTERN BY NEEDLE & ANCHOR - VIDEO BY SIAHSWAG
I hope you enjoy my pattern!
•••NOTE••• This is for a digital product ONLY.
Swell & Mini Swell Crossbody (original oval bottom)
Finished Dimensions:
Mini Swell (small) - 12 1/2"W x 5 1/2"H x 5"D
Swell (large) - 12 1/2"W x 9 1/2"H x 5"D
RECOMMENDED FABRICS - pliable canvas, pliable vinyl/faux leather for the Exterior, quilting cotton for the Lining. Vinyl, cork or canvas for the Contrast. I added two layers of woven interfacing to my quilting cotton Mini Swell and Decovil Light to my quilting cotton Alexander Henry Swell.
Fabric & Woven Interfacing Requirements:
(measurements are approximate and don’t account for directional and/or fussy cutting)
MINI SWELL
EXTERIOR - 1/2 yard
LINING - 1/2 yard
CONTRAST - 1/4 yard
WOVEN INTERFACING -
20”wide - 1 3/4 yards
OR
45” wide - 7/8 yards
PELTEX OR DECOVIL HEAVY - 8” x 4”
DECOVIL LIGHT OR THERMOLAM PLUS - 14” x 12”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SWELL
EXTERIOR - 1/2 yard
LINING - 1/2 yard
CONTRAST - 1/4 yard
WOVEN INTERFACING -
20”wide - 2 1/4 yards
OR
45” wide - 1 yard
PELTEX OR DECOVIL HEAVY - 8” x 4”
DECOVIL LIGHT OR THERMOLAM PLUS - 14” x 20”
HARDWARE
MINI SWELL
• GATE RINGS - (2) - 1” OR 1 1/4”
or
• O-rings or D-rings or rectangle rings - (2) - 3/4”
ZIPPERS
• #5 (or #4.5) Continuous zipper tape (AND 1 ZIPPER PULL per application);
(1) - 10 1/2” (if adding an exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 10 1/2” (if adding a lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 15” (zipper closure)
OR
• #5 (or #4.5) pre-measured zipper;
(1) - 11” (if adding an exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 11” (if adding a lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 16” (zipper closure)
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
• Hardware Zipper end - (1)
• Strap slider - for crossbody strap - (1) - 3/4”
• Bag feet - (4)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SWELL
• GATE RINGS - (2) - 1 1/2”
OR
• O-rings or D-rings or rectangle rings - (2) - 1”
ZIPPERS
• #5 (or #4.5) Continuous zipper tape (AND 1 ZIPPER PULL per application);
(1) - 10 1/2” (exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 10 1/2” (lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 15” (zipper closure)
OR
• #5 (or #4.5) pre-measured zipper;
(1) - 11” (if adding an exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 11” (if adding a lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 16” (zipper closure)
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
• Hardware Zipper end - (1)
• Strap slider - for crossbody strap - (1) - 1”
• Bag feet - (4)
RECOMMENDED SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
• School glue stick
• Pencil or similar marking utensil
• Wonder Clips or similar
• Hole punch (OPTIONAL for rivets)
• Rivets (OPTIONAL)
• ⅛” Double Sided Tape (DST) or Washaway Wonder Tape
•••NOTE••• This is for a digital product only. Feel free to make and sell your Swell & Mini Swell Bags. Credit is appreciated but not necessary.
REFUND POLICY
Due to the nature of my products being digital (PDF files) there are NO REFUNDS.
Swell & Mini Swell Crossbody (Boxed Bottom add-on)
Finished Dimensions:
Mini Swell Boxed Bottom Add-On (small) - 12 1/2"W x 4 3/4"H x 5"D
Swell Boxed Bottom Add-On (large) - 12 1/2"W x 9 3/4"H x 5 1/2"D
RECOMMENDED FABRICS - pliable canvas, pliable vinyl/faux leather for the Exterior, quilting cotton for the Lining. Vinyl, cork or canvas for the Contrast. I added two layers of woven interfacing to my quilting cotton Mini Swell and Decovil Light to my quilting cotton Alexander Henry Swell.
Fabric & Woven Interfacing Requirements:
(measurements are approximate and don’t account for directional and/or fussy cutting)
MINI SWELL BOXED BOTTOM
EXTERIOR - 1/2 yard
LINING - 1/3 yard
CONTRAST - 1/3 yard
WOVEN INTERFACING -
20”wide - 1 2/3 yards
OR
45” wide - 3/4 yards
PELTEX OR DECOVIL HEAVY - 9” x 4”
DECOVIL LIGHT OR THERMOLAM PLUS - 14” x 17”
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SWELL BOXED BOTTOM
EXTERIOR - 1/3 yard
LINING - 3/4 yard
CONTRAST - 1/3 yard
WOVEN INTERFACING -
20”wide - 2 yards
OR
45” wide - 1 yards
PELTEX OR DECOVIL HEAVY - 8” x 5”
DECOVIL LIGHT OR THERMOLAM PLUS - 14” x 25”
HARDWARE
MINI SWELL
• GATE RINGS - (2) - 1” OR 1 1/4”
or
• O-rings or D-rings or rectangle rings - (2) - 3/4”
ZIPPERS
• #5 (or #4.5) Continuous zipper tape (AND 1 ZIPPER PULL per application);
(1) - 10 1/2” (if adding an exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 10 1/2” (if adding a lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 15” (zipper closure)
OR
• #5 (or #4.5) pre-measured zipper;
(1) - 11” (if adding an exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 11” (if adding a lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 16” (zipper closure)
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
• Hardware Zipper end - (1)
• Strap slider - for crossbody strap - (1) - 3/4”
• Bag feet - (4)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SWELL
• GATE RINGS - (2) - 1 1/2”
OR
• O-rings or D-rings or rectangle rings - (2) - 1”
ZIPPERS
• #5 (or #4.5) Continuous zipper tape (AND 1 ZIPPER PULL per application);
(1) - 10 1/2” (exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 10 1/2” (lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 15” (zipper closure)
OR
• #5 (or #4.5) pre-measured zipper;
(1) - 11” (if adding an exterior zipper pocket)
(1) - 11” (if adding a lining zipper pocket)
(1) - 16” (zipper closure)
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
• Hardware Zipper end - (1)
• Strap slider - for crossbody strap - (1) - 1”
• Bag feet - (4)
RECOMMENDED SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
• School glue stick
• Pencil or similar marking utensil
• Wonder Clips or similar
• Hole punch (OPTIONAL for rivets)
• Rivets (OPTIONAL)
• ⅛” Double Sided Tape (DST) or Washaway Wonder Tape
•••NOTE••• This is for a digital product only. Feel free to make and sell your Swell & Mini Swell Boxed Bottom Bags. Credit is appreciated but not necessary.
REFUND POLICY
Due to the nature of my products being digital (PDF files) there are NO REFUNDS.