The Moon River was originally featured as the inaugural Holiday Sew-Along bag in 2023. This re-release includes new features, appliqué shapes, and an option to make a clear and jelly version.
What's included with this pattern?
- A PDF download with written instructions for each step, along with coordinating photos
- Full-size pattern template pieces
- Video tutorials from K.dill Handmade, Sew Country, The Crafty Reporter, and That's Sew Nova
- SVG files (for the appliqué shapes)
The Moon River is rated: adventerous beginner.
The finished size of this bag is approximately 5”h x 7”w with a 3.5” base.
Suggested material for the exterior: vinyl, canvas, cork, cotton woven (based on your machine's abilities). Appliqué shapes should be cut from non-fraying fabric.
Suggested material for the interior: cotton woven, waterproof canvas / waterproof cotton
Material and Hardware requirements:
- Exterior material - vinyl, cork, or canvas (1/2 yard)
- Lining material - cotton woven (1/2 yard)
- Interfacing (depending on fabric chosen)
- Zipper, #5 size, 11” length, 2 zipper pulls; 6” length, 1 zipper pull (optional; for internal zipper pocket)
- Strap - 1” webbing (2 yards) or chain strap (length to preference)
- Binding - Foldover bias binding, approximately 40” needed
- Hardware
- (2) 1" d-rings
- (2-6) 8mm double cap rivets
- For an adjustable strap: (2) 1" lobster clasps, (1) 1" strap adjuster slider rectangle
- Optional Sewing Tools
- 1/8" or 1/4" double sided tape
- Hump jumper
- Zipper foot
Video Tutorials for the Moon River are available from:
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Due to the nature of the product, I cannot process refunds or returns as it cannot be returned once electronically delivered. This pattern, once purchased, is not to be shared or reproduced in any way.
You can sell bags made from this pattern, provided it’s on a small home-based scale. Please credit me as the pattern designer.
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