Solasta Convertible Bag PDF Pattern with Videos
Welcome to the Solasta Convertible Bag! Solasta is a Scottish word that means luminous or shining like a sunrise. This bag is perfect for those who love backpacks, handbags, crossbody bags, or the ability to switch between all three! Solasta is timeless and trendy, as well as functional and spacious.
Handbag and Day Bag sizes are both included in the instructions.
Features a slip pocket under the Front Flap, and a Zipper pocket on the back, 2 large interior pockets as well as a zipper slip pocket combo. The bag opens extra wide and carries all your essentials. Aside from the beautiful hardware details, this bag also converts to a more streamlined shape by clipping the wings inward which creates an added sense of security when carrying the bag as a backpack.
The pattern for this bag is saturated with resources, tips and information on how to be the most successful when creating your own Solasta Convertible Bag. No piece of information was spared during the creation of the instructions and the series of videos that accompany the pattern will ensure that you have a visual of each and every step.
Handbag - 10-1/2”W at the base, 13-1/2”W at the top, 10-1/2”W, 6”D
Day Bag - 12”W at the base, 16”W at the top, 13”H, 7”D
Materials:
Handbag:
- 3/4 yrd exterior Vinyl/Cork/Faux Leather- 54" WOF (Width of Fabric)
3/4" yrd cotton liner material - 54” WOF
- Midweight woven interfacing like SF 101 - Enough to cover all cotton pieces.
- 3/4 yrd Decovil light - 35" WOF
- 1" Strap Adjuster - x1
- 1" Rectangle Rings - x1
- 1” D Rings - x5
- 1” Swivel Clasps - x3 (Ensure that the Swivel Clasp can pass through the Rectangle Ring)
- #5 Zipper - 14” (x1), 10” (x1), 8-1/2” (x2). All Zipper measurements are teeth length.
- #5 Zipper Pulls - x4
- Zipper End - x1
- Med Rivets (8mm post) - about 30 (10 Lrg (10mm post), 20 Med if using thicker -material)
- Double Sided Tape
- Duct Tape (optional)
- Super Glue
Day Bag:
- 1 yrd exterior Vinyl/Cork/Faux Leather- 54" WOF
- 1" yrd cotton liner material - 54” WOF
- Midweight woven interfacing like SF 101 - Enough to cover all cotton pieces.
- 1 yrd Decovil light - 35" WOF
- 1" Strap Adjuster - x1
- 1" Rectangle Rings - x1
- 1” D Rings - x5
- 1” Swivel Clasps - x3 (Ensure that the Swivel Clasp can pass through the Rectangle Ring)
- #5 Zipper - 16” (x1), 11” (x1), 9-1/2” (x2). All Zipper measurements are teeth length.
- #5 Zipper Pulls - x4
- Zipper End - x1
- Med Rivets (8mm post) - about 30 (10 Lrg (10mm post), 20 Med if using thicker material)
- Double Sided Tape
- Duct Tape (optional)
- Super Glue