BF Patterns Bestie Bag

Buy the Bestie Bag sewing pattern from BF Patterns. The Bestie Bag is a banana-shaped carry-all companion with four views, so you can tailor its size, straps, and pockets to suit your needs and style!

If an everyday bag is what you’re after, Views A and B are your best bet: medium-sized with a choice of a flat or pleated front. To make a larger Bestie fit for adventure, Views C and D are sure to have enough space for all your on-the-go necessities and then some!

No matter which size you choose, you can wear it cross-body or as a shoulder bag with a sturdy webbing or fabric strap, with or without hardware. Equipped with a zip closure to keep everything safe, your cute new sidekick awaits!

Note: You can also make a mini version of the Bestie Bag with the expansion pack available here.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Like most of us, Bestie functions best with some structure in its life. When selecting your fabric, medium to heavyweight wovens are the way to go. The designer suggests denim, canvas, twill, heavyweight nylon, ripstop, leather, and vinyl. Though strong on the outside, your Bestie can be soft at heart: lightweight wovens such as poplin, lawn, batiste, and quilting weight cotton will work perfectly for the optional lining.

Fabric requirements: For fabrics with a directional print or nap, add 0.5 yd/m.

Views A and B (medium): 45" (114 cm) or 60" (152 cm) wide fabric: Main with self strap, 0.8 yd (0.7 m) // Main with webbed strap, 0.7 yd (0.6 m) // Lining, 0.7 yd (0.6 m).

Views C and D (large): 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: Main with self strap, 1.2 yd (1.1 m) / Main with webbed strap, 1.1 yd (1 m) / Lining, 1.1 yd (1 m) // 60" (152 cm) wide fabric: Main with self strap, 0.8 yd (0.7 m) / Main with webbed strap, 0.7 yd (0.6 m) / Lining, 0.8 yd (0.7 m).

Sizing:  

Views A and B (medium): W 14.5" (39 cm) x H 8" (20 cm) x D 4 5/8" (12 cm).

Views C and D (large): W 19.5" (42 cm) x H 10" (26 cm) x D 4 5/8" (12 cm).

Notions: Views A and B: 15" (38.1 cm) #5 closed end zipper // Views C and D: 21" (53.3 cm) #5 closed end zipper // Optional: 1.5 yd (1.4 m) of 1.5" (38 mm) wide webbing; one 1.5" (38 mm) bag strap slider (for adjustable strap); 1/2" (1.3 cm) double fold bias tape, 3 yd/m for Views A and B, or 4 yd/m for Views C and D (for unlined bag); interfacing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (57 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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