SMALL

Designed by UJAMAA BAGETTES

SMALL is just that - a small but mighty, crossbody bag that is perfect companion for BIG or for just about any quick outing. It is the sort of bag you just grab and go because it is light-weight but can hold all the things you need - phone, cards, folding money, glasses, keys.

Written for regular, waxed canvas, or waterproof canvas exterior and is easily adapted for other fabrics. If you use quilt-weight cotton consider adding extra stabilizer such as fusible fleece.

Quilt-weight cotton is suitable for the lining as is light poly or nylon for more durability. Front flap is is written using the exterior fabric but is suitable for highlighting with a unique panel or feature or the lining fabric.

Is a perfect companion to, and fits perfectly into, BIG.

Finished Size:

• 7¾” x 5” x 2” (19.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 5 cm)

Features: 

• Outside: 
  • Under a front flap, there are four card slots and a deeper pocket for folding money and/or change pouch.
  • The flap stays secure with a magnetic snap. 
  • On the back is a zippered pocket that allows you to stow your phone—all but the largest— when you carry SMALL by herself. Or to stow away whatever—chocolate perhaps. 
  • Attractive contrast base that provides added structure and matches BIG. 
  • Simple twisted cording or paracord crossbody strap with optional bead accents. 
  • Optional self made strap.
• Inside:
  • Inside is simple - one slip pocket.  
  • Large enough for a large phone, small tablet, or glasses. 
  • Removable key tether so you can swap with BIG.

Pattern Includes: 

• Pattern can be measure and cut.
• Pattern pieces provided for all but CARD SLOTS and REST of BODY.
• Step-by-step directions and diagrams.
• Cutting chart and labelling tags for easy identification of cut pieces.
• Suitable for domestic sewing machines with consideration for materials. Because of the small diameter, a free arm is required for final topstitching.
• Beginner friendly.

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.

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!

**** 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!

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.