Dhurata Davies Rome Weekender Bag

Buy the Rome Weekender Bag sewing pattern from Dhurata Davies Patterns. The Rome Weekender is a functional and stylish bag that’s perfect for a weekend away or any other occasion that requires spare clothing or equipment. The pattern includes two options: View A is fully lined with a quilted back and front, and View B is unlined for a quick and easy project. Both variations feature a convenient front pocket, a large internal back pocket for documents or a laptop, two internal side pockets to keep you organised, dual handles, and an adjustable and removable shoulder strap.

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:

Main: Durable, medium to heavy weight woven fabric with some structure, such as canvas, twill, waxed cotton, denim, some types of upholstery, pre-quilted fabrics, etc.

Lining (View A): Lightweight woven fabric.

Fabric requirements: 

110 cm (42") wide fabric: View A, 1.2 m (1 1/3 yd) main + 1.25 m (1 1/3 yd) lining + 0.5 m (1/2 yd) wadding + 0.5 m (1/2 yd) backing // View B, 1.2 m (1 1/3 yd) main.

150 cm (59") wide fabric: View A, 0.8 m (1 yd) main + 0.8 m (1 yd) lining + 0.5 m (1/2 yd) wadding + 0.5 m (1/2 yd) backing // View B, 0.8 m (1 yd) main.

Sizing: Finished measurements: W 45 cm (17 3/4") x H 36 cm (14 1/4") x D 20 cm (8").

Notions: 4 m (4 1/2 yd) of 3.8 cm-4 cm (1 1/2") wide webbing; two D-rings, one slider buckle, and two swivel hooks to match width of webbing; one 56 cm (22") long standard zip or continuous zip cut to size with one or two sliders; 2.5 cm (1") wide bias binding, 3 m (3 1/3 yd) for View A or 5 m (5 1/2 yd) for view B; one 5 cm (2") piece of hook and loop fastening tape (velcro) // Optional: 1 m/yd of medium weight interfacing (for use with lighter weight fabric).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (11 pages); A1 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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