
The Aberdeen Tote by Christine Dans of Hammerstitch
The Cambridge Bag is a minimalist waxed canvas purse with five pockets and an adjustable crossbody strap. It can be made in two sizes, with a canvas or leather strap. The large size is a great everyday purse, and the small bag is perfect for when you just need to carry the essentials.
This is a measure-and-cut pattern. All pattern measurements are in inches (imperial).
Finished Size:
-
Small Bag:
- 8” tall, 9” by 2” at the base.
- 10” main zipper opening
-
Large Bag:
- 9.5” tall, 10” by 3” at the base.
- 12” main zipper opening
- Crossbody strap extends from 33” to 56”
Difficulty:
- Advanced Beginner
Paper Pattern Includes:
- 5.5" by 8.5" full-colour booklet
- Inserts for pattern piece labels and leather templates
Materials
- See below in 'Materials and Supplies Requirements' or photo above.
- See our selection of Waxed Canvas!
This sewing pattern is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, printed or sold without the author’s permission. The purchaser may sell bags made from this pattern, but only on a small handmade scale. Please credit the Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch Bags in your product listings and social media posts.

The Aberdeen Tote by Christine Dans of Hammerstitch
The Cambridge Bag is a minimalist waxed canvas purse with five pockets and an adjustable crossbody strap. It can be made in two sizes, with a canvas or leather strap. The large size is a great everyday purse, and the small bag is perfect for when you just need to carry the essentials.
This is a measure-and-cut pattern. All pattern measurements are in inches (imperial).
Finished Size:
-
Small Bag:
- 8” tall, 9” by 2” at the base.
- 10” main zipper opening
-
Large Bag:
- 9.5” tall, 10” by 3” at the base.
- 12” main zipper opening
- Crossbody strap extends from 33” to 56”
Difficulty:
- Advanced Beginner
Paper Pattern Includes:
- 5.5" by 8.5" full-colour booklet
- Inserts for pattern piece labels and leather templates
Materials
- See below in 'Materials and Supplies Requirements' or photo above.
- See our selection of Waxed Canvas!
This sewing pattern is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, printed or sold without the author’s permission. The purchaser may sell bags made from this pattern, but only on a small handmade scale. Please credit the Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch Bags in your product listings and social media posts.
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