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Merchant and Mills
Merchant & Mills Factotum Bag
Copyshop
(What is Copyshop?)
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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Factotum Bag sewing pattern from Merchant & Mills. A neat cross body bag, small but copious, it has been designed to hold all your daily essentials. The Factotum is fully lined, with two front pockets and a zipped closure. You can use leather or webbing for the strap.
Note: A hardware kit for the Factotum Bag is available separately here, or bundled with the pattern here.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
– 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: Oilskin, dry oilskin, mid-heavy weight cotton canvas or drill, mid weight denim (8-14 oz).
Fabric requirements: All with or without nap.
Self: 80 cm (31 1/2") wide fabric: 0.7 m (3/4 yd) // 100 cm (39 1/2") wide fabric: 0.6 m (3/4 yd) // 120-150 cm (47"-60") wide fabric: 0.5 m (3/4 yd).
Lining: 80-120 cm (31 1/2"-47") wide fabric: 0.5 m (3/4 yd) // 140-150 cm (55"-60") wide fabric: 0.3 m (1/2 yd).
Sizing: Finished measurements: Length 20 cm x Width 30 cm x Depth (widest point) 12 cm (8" x 12" x 4 3/4").
Notions: Four rivets; two 2.5 cm (1") metal loops; one 30 cm (12") zip // View 1: leather strap, 2.5 cm x 92 cm (1" x 36 1/4") // View 2: webbing, 2.5 cm x 98 cm (1" x 38 1/2").
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (12 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet).
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I hadn’t made a bag before using this pattern but good design and clear instructions ensured great results. The Factotum is generously sized with two external pockets, a zip closure and shoulder strap, which can be in webbing or leather. It’s fully lined.
The pattern uses less than half a metre of fabric each for the main bag and lining. That means it’s ideal for using up project leftovers or for buying a small amount of more expensive fabric. Mid to heavy weight woven fabric is ideal, such as cotton canvas, denim, or oilskin - the instructions include advice on handling oilskin. Furnishing fabric would also be good.
This is more of an intermediate make, in so far as it’s necessary to sew accurately to get a sharp finish on all the square corners. The instructions take you clearly through the steps.
I’ve made three Factotums so far and will make more for gifts. I thought leather might be tricky to use with rivets for the shoulder straps but that was not so, and it gives a professional finish.
I added an inside zip pocket in the lining before sewing the lining in place. I also added stiff interfacing to the main fabric sides (after making the external pockets) and to the base. The instructions don’t suggest using interfacing but I found it gave extra structure when using cotton drill for the main fabric.
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