LOGAN Crossbody Sling Bag – Beginner Sewing Pattern

Ready to make your own bag? The LOGAN Crossbody Sling Bag Sewing Pattern is the perfect project if you're new to sewing or just want a fun, satisfying make you can finish in a weekend. This beginner-friendly pattern walks you through every step so you can confidently create a stylish, modern sling bag you'll actually love to wear.

LOGAN is properly kitted out: a fully adjustable strap with D-rings and a slider buckle so it sits exactly where you want it, a front outer pocket for the things you grab most, two internal pockets, and a full-length zip with neat custom-made zip tabs. It's lightweight, practical and keeps your hands free.

Quick Facts (At a Glance)

  • Finished Size: Approximately 34cm wide x 21cm deep
  • Pockets: One front outer pocket plus two internal pockets
  • Strap: Fully adjustable with D-rings and a slider buckle
  • Skill Level: Perfect for Beginners
  • Format: Printed Pattern, posted to you

Materials Required

  • Outer Fabric: ½m
  • Lining Fabric: ½m
  • Zip: One 18" nylon zip
  • Hardware: 2 x 25mm rectangle D-rings and 1 x 25mm rectangle slider buckle
  • Interfacing: Optional
  • Essential Tools: Sewing machine, zipper foot, iron, clips, a heat-erasable pen, and a tube turner if you have one

What You Will Learn / Techniques

  • Making Hardware Tabs: Fold, sew and turn the tabs, then thread them through the D-rings so both the seam and the ring join sit hidden in the finished bag.
  • Cutting a Zip to Length: Mark, secure the teeth and trim a long zip down to size, then build your own fabric zip tabs for a professional finish.
  • Zip Insertion: Sew the zip between outer and lining with a zipper foot, then top-stitch each side so it opens cleanly.
  • Pockets: Build a lined outer pocket with an optional peek of contrast along the folded edge, plus curved internal pockets tacked to the lining.
  • Assembly: Position the strap tabs 2cm down from the zip, clip all the way round, and leave a 10cm gap in the lining for turning.
  • The Adjustable Strap: Fold and top-stitch the strap, then thread it through the slider and D-rings — fiddly, but the video walks you through it.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

  • Designed especially for beginners — easy-to-follow instructions throughout
  • Fully adjustable strap so it sits right on anyone
  • Three pockets in total — one outside, two inside
  • A quick, rewarding project, perfect for weekend sewing
  • Great for shopping, travel, festivals and errands
  • A stylish crossbody design that looks good with any outfit

Your printed pattern includes full-colour step-by-step photographs, our trademark 'Easy to Follow Instructions', full-size reusable templates and a fabric requirements list, plus a free video tutorial on our YouTube channel to follow along with.

Start your sewing journey with confidence and style — the LOGAN Crossbody Sling Bag is a project you'll be proud to show off, and use every single day.

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