Buy the Layer Cake Bag sewing pattern from Sew Bake Make. This cute boxy bag features ruffles along the edges and a zipper closure. The seams are finished with bias tape. It comes in two sizes and is great as a makeup or toiletry bag, or you can add D-rings and a strap to make it into a purse!

Sewing level: Confident beginner / Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– 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: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as linen or cotton.

Fabric requirements: 

Small: 43" or 56" (109 cm or 142 cm) wide fabric: Main, 5/8 yd (0.6 m) // Lining, 5/8 yd (0.6 m) // Ruffle, 1/3 yd (0.3 m) // Fusible fleece, 5/8 yd (0.6 m).

Large: 43" or 56" (109 cm or 142 cm) wide fabric: Main, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) // Lining, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) // Ruffle, 3/4 yd (0.7 m) // Fusible fleece, 3/4 yd (0.7 m).

Sizing:  

Small: 6" x 7 1/2" x 2" (15 cm x 19 cm x 5 cm).

Large: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 4" (22 cm x 29 cm x 10 cm).

Notions: 2" (5 cm) wide bias tape, 2 yd (1.8 m) for small or 2.9 yd (2.7 m) for large (or make your own); zipper, 14" (36 cm) for small or 20" (51 cm) for large // Purse version: 8" (20 cm) of 1" (2.5 cm) wide webbing; two 1" (2.5 cm) D-rings; 35-45" (89-114 cm) strap.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (6 pages for small, 11 pages for large); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No // Projector file: Yes.

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