F26-07 The Midi Crossbody Bag NEW
Class | Registration opens 8/16/2026 9:00 AM EDT
A deceptively spacious crossbody bag, large enough to hold a regular iPad or tablet.
The bag includes a featured front flap pocket, recessed zipper allowing ‘wide mouth’ access, internal zipper pocket for valuables and adjustable crossbody strap.
This course is for the confident beginner. Bring your sewing machine and spend time getting to make new friends as well as a beautiful bag to carry your laptop.
Approximate finished dimensions: 31 x 22 x 4.5 cm (12” x 8 1/2” x 1 3/4”).
- YOU WILL NEED:
• Outer Fabric - 1/2 m (1/2 yard). Medium weight fabrics including canvas, home decor weights,
denim, waterproof canvas, cork, vinyl and oilskin.
• Lining Fabric - 1/2 m (1/2 yard). Quilt weight cottons.
• Interfacing for Outer and Outer Pockets - 1/2 m (1/2 yard).- For denim, canvas, quilt cottons and home decor weights: Firm fusible interfacing e.g. Decovil Light/Pellon 525, or 2 layers of Pellon SF101.
- For firm fabrics such as waterproof canvas, cork, firm vinyl or waxed canvas/oilskin: No interfacing required. Feel free to play with interfacings depending on your preferred bag finish (see video for more suggestions and illustrations).
• Interfacing for Lining - 1/2 m (1/2 yard). Medium weight fusible interfacing (MWFI) such as Vilene
F220, G700, Pellon SF101.
• Stiffener for Bag Bottom - 29 x 4cm (11 1/2” x 1 1/2”). Ultra firm interfacing (e.g., Decovil
Heavy/Pellon 526 or Pellon 71F).
• For Zip End - 3cm x 3cm (1 1/4” x 1 1/4”). Scrap of non-fraying fabric (e.g., vinyl, leather or cork).
• Zips - #5 Nylon Coil Zips. One for Main Closure: 40cm (16”) or longer to match outer.
One for Lining Pocket: 30cm (12”) or longer to match lining.
• Hardware for the Bag - 1 x 18mm (3/4”) magnetic clasp.
• Webbing - 1 1/4” or 1 1/2” (32mm or 38mm) wide: 153cm (60”).
• Hardware for the Crossbody Strap - 1 each rectangle ring and TriGlide in 1 1/4” or 1 1/2” (32mm or
38mm) to match the width of your chosen webbing.
• Polyester Thread - 100% Polyester sewing thread for strength (e.g., Gutermann Sew-All).
Janet Perc
 | As a wife, mother of 3 sons and an avid sewist, quilter and bag maker, I am enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge with others. My interest in sewing was sparked by my grandmother during my childhood. Professionally, I spent 50 years with Tops markets, including opening the Berea Tops store as store manager, and culminating with my role as Director of Customer Service in Buffalo New York. During my time there, I formed many relationships with fellow fabric enthusiasts and had the opportunity to teach quilting and bag making at several local quilt stores. Now retired and residing back in the Cleveland area, I look forward to partnering with the ILR program and hope to meet many interesting and talented people who share my creative passions. |