Three Styles (three sizes)

Skill Level:  2, Easy

With this sewing pattern you can create three styles of bags -- The Hipster, a small shoulder-sling; The Downtowner, a pocketbook-style bag; and The Weekender, a bag perfect for overnight travel.  All bags are fully lined and have a top zipper closure and three strap length choices.  Each bag can be made with an optional inside zipper pocket.  

Bag Sizes:
The Hipster: 8-1/2"w x 9-1/2"h x 1-1/2"d (with lined outside pocket)
The Weekender:  14"wx 9-1/2"h x 3"d
The Downtowner:  12"w (bottom) x 6-1/2"h x 1-1/2"d (omit strap for a stylish clutch)

Fabric Suggestions:
Outer Fabric: Nylon pack cloth, cordura, canvas, denim, corduroy, heavy silk, lightweight upholstery fabric, or other medium to heavy weight fabric.
Lining:  Any light to medium weight woven fabric.
Contrast:  Any light weight woven fabric.
Interfacing:  Self-fabric or non-woven interfacing
NOTE: The heavier the fabric used, the lighter the interfacing should be.  Stiff, heavy fabric does not need to be interfaced.

Notions:
The Hipster or The Downtowner: 1/3 yd (.3m) #2 or #4 coil zipper and one zipper pull OR one 10" non-separating coil zipper.
The Weekender:  1/2 yd (.46m) #2 or #4 coil zipper and one zipper pull OR one 15" non-separating coil zipper.
Optional Inside Pocket:  one 7" (18cm) coil pocket zipper.

For more pattern details, go here 535 (PDF).