In Case

Designed by UJAMAA BAGETTES

Take-me-along zippered pouches

Store electronic chargers, art supplies, toiletries, projects, miscellaneous gear in one of these easy-to make, lined, zippered pouches. Each pouch has a convenient handle on one end for carry along and a handy pull tab on each end for easy zipper opening and closing. Make these cases with one or two fat quarters or full-width fabric depending upon size.

Emmaline Bags sells BAGETTES patterns online, and all profits from these pattern sales go directly to the Grandmothers Campaign. 

++ This is a PDF Pattern.

++ Instructions are in English only.

Pattern Includes: 

• A fail-proof technique for perfect mitred corners
• Tips for using zipper tape
• Enough detail for the beginning bag maker and creative scope for the more experienced
• Measurements for cutting. We recommend a cutting guide and rotary cutter
• Link to Rapidsizer for those who prefer pattern pieces
• Measurements for four sizes - BILLY BOB, ARTIE, JOHN and BUTCH
• Instructions for fabric handle and pull tabs or ribbon or webbing can be used
• Variations On a Theme at the end of the pattern with directions for optional one-piece construction and flat-fold snack pack options
• Directions for how to calculate cutting any size case - if you can measure it, you can make a custom case to hold it.

PRINTING INFORMATION:

• To print, open in the most recently updated ADOBE READER or Adobe Acrobat. (If it is not updated, your pages may print black.) 
• To print accurately, open in ADOBE from a computer, and when printing make sure that the “scaling” is set to “none” or “actual size” in the print properties.
• A 1” x 1” test square is provided.
• Print the templates and measure the square to check printing accuracy

Skill Level:

• This pattern is beginner friendly!

Approx. Finished Size:

• BILLY BOB - 6” L x 4” W x 2” H (15 cm L x 10 cm W x 5 cm H)
• ARTIE - 8” L x 4” W x 2” H (20 cm L x 10 cm W x 5 cm H)
• JOHN - 9” L x 4” W x 3” H (23 cm H x 10 cm W x 8 cm H)
• BUTCH - 11” L x 6” W x 4” H (28 cm L x 15 cm W x 10 cm H)

**** You are purchasing a PDF sewing pattern only, not the finished product. You must have the latest version of Adobe Reader to print this item from a computer!

FABRIC & INTERFACING:

• Exterior & Lining:
• For Billy Bob & Artie: 
• 1 fat quarter quilting cotton or 2 fat eighths if you want to have a contrasting lining.
• For John: 
• 2 fat quarters or 1/2 yard (50 cm x 110 cm)
• For Butch: 
• 2/3 yard (60 cm x 110 cm), OR 2 fat quarters if using webbing for strap and pull tab
• Optional Accent Straps: 
• 15 inches (38 cm) ribbon or webbing, at least 3/4“ wide (2 cm)
• Fusible Interfacing & Stabilizers: 20 “ (51 cm) wide fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shape Flex SF101)
• For Billy Bob & Artie: 
• 1/2 yard (.45 meters)
• For John: 
• 2/3 yard (.6 m)
• For Butch:
• 1 yard (.9 m)"

Zippers, Supplies & Bag Hardware:

• #3 or #5 coil zipper. A coil zipper is recommended because you will sew through it. Zipper tape with a slider is a great choice.
• BILLY BOB: 1 - 10” (25 cm)
• ARTIE: 1 - 12” (30 cm)
• JOHN: 1 - 14” (35 cm)
• BUTCH: 1 - minimum 16” (41 cm)

Optional:

• Double-sided tape
• Spray starch
• Zipper charm or cord tie

UJAMAA GRANDMAS, a Calgary-based group of volunteers, is part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers (G to G) Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). SLF works to address the consequences of the HIV/AIDS pandemic upon families and communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The G to G Campaign supports the voices and expertise of grandmothers in Africa, whose leadership is critical in reclaiming hope and rebuilding resilience across their communities. As part of Grandmothers to Grandmothers, UJAMAA GRANDMAS is committed to the Campaign’s three goals:

• to raise awareness
• to build solidarity and
• to mobilize funds for community-based organizations that support African grandmothers and the children in their care.

Since 2004, as a result of a variety of fundraising activities, both handcrafts-related and otherwise, over $1,500,000 has been sent in support of the Campaign. To learn more about UJAMAA GRANDMAS and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, visit www.ujamaagrandmas.com.

UJAMAA BAGETTES is a small sub-set of UJAMAA GRANDMAS, raising funds through the sale of pdf patterns and finished products. A very small portion of the proceeds from the sale of patterns is used to offset some of the costs of pattern testing and bag production. The remainder is sent to the Foundation to support our African sisters. BAGETTES’ finished bags are sold at the UJAMAA GRANDMAS annual BAGS, BABIES & BEYOND in Calgary, Alberta. If you have a technical question about this pattern, contact us at bagettes@ujamaagrandmas.com.

Emmaline Bags sells BAGETTES patterns online at emmalinebags.com. All profits from these pattern sales go directly to the Grandmothers Campaign. 

It is our privilege to work together to enable us to help these very courageous women and at the same time to express ourselves through our creativity.