Lasenby Hebe Maru Bag

Buy the Hebe Maru Bag sewing pattern from Lasenby Patterns. This pattern features a simple sashiko embroidery design - with video tutorials to take you through each step - on small and large drawstring tote bags. Both sizes have customisable pockets that can be adjusted to fit your phone, pens, notebook, crochet hooks, knitting needles - whatever you wish. Internal loops keep your keys and valuables clipped into the bag. There are two handle lengths, and a double drawstring closure gently closes the bag, making it a great yarn project bag (no zips to get caught in).

The small bag is perfect for a coffee shop knit morning, and the large bag is ideal to take away on holiday. Hebe can also be used at home as a basket, with the top edge turned down.

Note: This pattern is also available in a plain version (without the sashiko design) here.

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: 

Fabric 1 (main outer fabric): Light/medium weight linen (90 gsm or heavier), lightweight canvas, quilting cotton, twill, duck, lightweight denim, fine tweed.

Fabric 2 (lining fabric): Light/medium weight cotton, linen, bamboo, quilting cotton, twill, canvas, drill.

Fabric 3 (interlining fabric): Cotton muslin, calico, quilting cotton.

Fabric requirements: 

Fabric 1: 115 cm (44″) wide fabric: Small, 75 cm (30″) // Large, 1 m (40″).

Fabric 2: 115 cm (44″) wide fabric: Small, 75 cm (30″) // Large, 1 m (40″).

Fabric 3: 115 cm (44″) wide fabric: The same length as the fabric pieces you are interlining.

Sizing:

Small: H 25 cm x W 27 cm x D 8 cm (approx. 9.5″ x 11″ x 3″).

Large: H 40 cm x W 35 cm x D 10 cm (approx. 16″ x 14″ x 4″).

Capacity: The small bag holds 4 x 50 g balls of yarn, plus room for a small project on top. The large bag holds 16 x 50 g balls of yarn, with space for a small project on top.

Notions: For loops (if not making from lining fabric): 1 cm (1/2″) cotton herringbone tape or ribbon, 80 cm (31″) for small bag or 1 m (40″) for large bag // For drawstring (if not making fabric drawstring): 1 cm (1/2″) cotton herringbone tape or 3-5 mm (1/8″-3/8″) cotton cord, 95 cm (37″) for small bag or 1.25 m (50″) for large bag // For sashiko: embroidery floss; crewel size 5 needle.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (20 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (19 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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