I made this hobo bag a while ago and loved it so much I wanted to teach you how to make it. I love this pattern because it’s easy and very functional – the size is perfect. I use mine almost exclusively now, I like it so much. I would say this project would require an intermediate sewing skill level.
If you’ve never sewed a purse before, you might want to try something else first, but if you’ve had 1 purse making success story, you should be good to go with this one. Good luck!
If you’re new, you might want to check out two other tutorials that I’ve posted on my blog: Hand Made Burp Cloth Tutorial & Pillowcase Tutorial
Hobo Bag Materials and Supplies
1 yard fabric for exterior of bag
3/4 yard fabric for interior of bag
1 yard heavy stabilizer – Pellon 65 or 70 (non-fusible)
1 – 12×18 sheet of plastic canvas
Pair of square or round rings for straps
1 – 9″ zipper for interior pocket
10″ wide x 16″ tall rectangle for interior pocket (or 10″ x 12″ for smaller pocket)
(supplies and pattern from jcarolinecreative.com)
To Begin
1. Download pattern here, and tape pieces together.
2. Preshrink fabric – wash and dry according to instructions on bolt.
3. Pin pattern to fabric and cut out using the instructions on the pattern – match selvedge edge with pattern center front
(picture of all four pattern pieces for the exterior of the bag)