** This listing is for the bundle of the Foraging Satchel and the Leaf Satchel patterns ** Practical satchels to accompany you on afternoon strolls and everyday adventures. The Foraging Satchel features a simple front flap, while the Leaf Satchel has a charming leaf flap. Both styles come in small and large sizes, perfect to hold essentials like a sketchbook, pencils, and snack, with enough space to stash found treasures along the way.For children and adults, the satchel features an adjustable strap to wear over the shoulder or cross-body, an internal pocket, and a security band to keep belongings safe. The Satchels are an easy sew - no previous bag-making experience needed! Skill level: Adventurous beginner Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet. Size Chart + Fabric Requirements Choose between two sizes: small and large (fit both children and adults) Finished Satchel Measurements *The small size can comfortably fit most tablets and A5 notebooks. The large size can easily contain an A4 sketchbook, B5 composition notebook, and small laptops. Fabric Requirements - Portrait (Foraging + Leaf Satchels) You may need more fabric if matching plaids or checks, or using a directional fabric. Fabric Requirements - Landscape (Foraging + Leaf Satchels) Suggested Fabrics Midweight, non-stretch woven fabric. Options include linen, cotton, cork, hemp, chambray, lightweight canvas, lightweight denim, lightweight leather, lightweight twill, velveteen, wool suiting, corduroy, wool, brushed cotton. Other Supplies & Notions Spool of coordinating thread Elastic (elasticated security band option only) - 8-14" (20-35cm) of 3/8" (1cm) to 7/8" (2cm) knitted elastic, or similar midweight elastic Batting/Wadding Hardware (optional). Either x2 three bar sliders, or x1 two bar and x1 three bar sliders. A D-ring can also be used in place of the x1 two bar slider. Use 2" (5cm) hardware for the Wide Strap + Loop. Use 1.5" (38mm) hardware for the narrower Strap + Loop. Interfacing (optional) to reinforce and add more structure. A fusible woven or knit interfacing is the most durable option. Views Foraging Satchel Leaf Satchel Two styles: portrait and landscape Two sizes: small and large Two widths of strap (wear over shoulder or cross-body) Internal pocket Elastic or darted security band Knotted strap or adjustable hardware Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Linen trousers and shirts make a lovely lightweight satchel. Worn corduroy, cotton twill, or chambray trousers can be pieced to make a satchel - try re-using pockets too for a neat detail. Helpful Resources Make a contrast or directional flap for the Foraging or Leaf Satchel Printing Info + FAQ This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options: US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″) Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied. View pattern FAQ
