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Copyright 2012, ChrisW Designs. All Rights Reserved. Please do not copy and/or distribute this pattern in any way whatsoever, wether you profit
from it or not. However please feel free to distribute the link to my Blog http://blog.chriswdesigns.com/so your friends can obtain their own copy!
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Coco
This FREE pattern is proudly brought to you by ChrisW Designs.
http://www.chriswdesigns.com
I do hope you enjoy this free pattern and if so, I hope you will share the link and
maybe even add a link to it on your own blog! That would be wonderful and
very much appreciated! :)
Special thanks to my wonderful pattern testers, in particular Maria for finding
my pattern booboos and Naomi for naming this bag for me and for proof
reading! I would be LOST without these wonderful Ladies! Thank you!
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The pattern comes ready to print out on standard A4 paper OR you can also
print on Letter or Foolscape simply by checking the "Disable shrink to fit" or
similar in your printers settings.
Please note that due to some variations between printers, occasionally it
occurs that the printer may print the pattern untrue to scale which may affect
the final quality of your finished bag if the variation is more than minor.
To help avoid this, please print out the test squares on the next page to see
how your individual printer is printing.
Please ensure you check your printers setup or print handling prior to printing,
to ensure that any available settings for Printing to scale or No Scale Or
Print Scaling: None are checked.
You may see Properties Print to scale: 100%. Check this.
You may also see a setting Choose paper source by PDF page size Try
checking this!
I hope this helps to ensure your pattern prints correctly and you have troublefree assembly! If you are still having difficulty printing to scale, please contact
me so a solution can be found!
Enjoy your pattern! I would love to see a photo of your finished creation!
Cheers and happy sewing,
Christine
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This square measures
5cm X 5cm
This Square measures
3 X 3
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Features:
The Cocois just right for a day out! It closes with a magnetic snap and has an inside slip
pocket as well. Featuring grommets, piped handles with hooks and rivets too, nobody will
believe you made it yourself!
Finished bag size =33cmW X 11.5cmD X 20cmH.(13W X 4D X 8H)
Pattern Notes
All seam allowances are 6mm () unless otherwise stated. Right side = Front or patterned side of the fabric When joining 2 printed paper pattern pieces (where the pattern piece does not fit
whole on one sheet of paper for printing) make sure that you line up the pattern
pieces so that the join lines overlap to become one line. Tape together with sticky
tape and cut. Easy!
Fabric & Construction Suggestions
For this bag I have used quilting weight fabrics and faux suede for the top band. *When making the
straps it is much easier to sew the ends in place by making the interfacing shorter than the strap by
3 on each end so this is how I have written the instructionshowever the pics show the straps fully
interfaced.
If you have a good machine, you may like to fully interface the strap. However if you are unsure of
your machines capabilities, I suggest the shorter interfacing! This cut down on the bulk, which really
helps if your machine baulks at a lot of thicknesses! I also riveted my straps to make them secure.
For Hardware, please visit my Etsy Shop Here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisWDesigns?section_id=13437212I stock hardware kits for all my
patterns BUT if you dont see the one for Coco or any others you need, pleasecontact meas I may
just be waiting on some new stock to arrive!I also carry things like rivets, grommets and extra
magnetic snaps etc.so please just let me know what you are looking for!
TIP: If you dont like riveting or not keen on the piped straps, you can easily make this bag with flat
straps instead. Just cut your straps at 5cm (2)wide instead. Fold them over and stitch in place with
a boxed cross formation to secure and they will sit nicely flat! Note: The piped straps DOgather/bunch a little on the hooks eye. This is normal for this particular style of piped strap and not
an error.
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These are the hooks and grommets I have used.
You will need:
Exterior Fabric: Suggested Quilting weight cottons or Home Dec weight 45cm ( Yard) of112cm (44) wide fabric
Small amount of Contrast Fabric for your band. (I used a leftover piece of Faux Suede that Ihad in my stash)
Lining Fabric: Quilting weight - 45cm ( Yard) of 112cm (44) wide fabric. Fusible Interfacing: Light-mid weight90cm (1 Yard). I used Pellon SF 101 Shape-Flex. Fusible Fleece. Mid weight - I used Pellon Fusible Thermolam Plus TP971F 25cm ( Yard) Small amount of double sided fusible Peltex or similar firm stabilizer for the top band. Piece of Template Plastic23cm X 10cm (9 X 4) Matching Thread. 4 X 4.5cm (1) long Hooks X 2.5cm (1) wide (Inside measurement of strap loop). 4 X 10mm () Grommets. (Inside diameter) 2 pieces of 1cm diameter () plastic tubing, 33cm (13 ) Long. 4 Double Capped Rivets.
Tools:
Your sewing machine Scissors & Rotary Cutter and mat (optional) Fading marker or chalk Pins Iron Tape measure Hammer Grommet setting tools Rivet setting tools
2.5cm (1)
Length = 4.5cm (1)Grommet inside
diameter = 10mm ()
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Seam/stitch ripper (Just in case!) Reading Glasses - if you are getting a little over the hill, like ME! LOL
How to make your bag -Preparation:
Before you begin, I recommend you make yourself a nice hot cuppa, settle back in your favourite
chair and READ through all of the instructions to get the bigger pictureand then follow them in
order.
1) Cutting Out:Cut the fabric, interfacing, fleece, Peltex & Template Plastic pieces as instructed. Where pattern
pieces are cut on the fold you will need to take care to fold fabric etc before cutting.
Items in Exterior fabric
Cut 2Body (On Fold) Cut 4Top Band (On Fold ) Cut 1Inside Patch Pocket Cut 4 -Inset
Items in Exterior fabric WITHOUTPattern Pieces:
Cut 2 - Straps 46cm X 17cm (18 X 6)Items in Lining fabric
Cut 2Body LINING (On Fold) Cut 1Inside Patch Pocket Cut 1Bag Base (On Fold) Cut 2Magnetic Snap Tabs
Items in Fusible Interfacing
Cut 4Body LINING (On Fold) Cut 4Top Band (On Fold ) Cut 4Magnetic Snap Tab Reinforcements
Items in Fusible Interfacing WITHOUTpattern Pieces:
NOTE: Fusible interfacing for the strap is 15cm (6) shorter than yourStrap length!
Cut 2- Strap 30.5cm X 17cm (12 X 6)Items in Fusible Fleece
Cut 2Body FLEECE (On Fold)
Items in Peltex or similar
Cut 2Top Band
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e) Topstitch the open pressed edges together along both short sides and the open long edge.f)
Now we will complete the piped strap: Next fold your strap in half again and pin together toform a tube, leaving 7.5cm (3) open on each end. This part wont be stitched closed!
g) Next stitch the strap sides together to form a tube, beginning and ending 7.5cm (3) fromeach end.
h) Now insert the tubing into the strap.
Pressed Edges
Creased Edge
Leave 7.5cm (3)
open on each end.
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i) Maneuver the tubing so that it lies within the stitched tube of the strap and stitch each shortend closed to secure tubing inside. TIPS: When stitching the first seam across it is easier to
push the tubing back out of the way somewhat. When stitching the second seam, you may
like to use a zipper foot or set your needle as far over towards the tubing as you can get it, if
your machine has this feature.
j) Now taking one of your hooks, thread the end of the strap through and secure in place witha few stitches, back and forth. This is the point that may test your machine if you have
interfaced your entire strap! If you Rivet your strap as well as stitch, it will be fine even if you
dont manage to stitch this well!
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Repeat for the other end and add rivets to secure and for decoration! If you need help with setting
rivets, please refer to my rivet tutorial on my blog here:
http://blog.chriswdesigns.com/2011/03/how-to-install-rivets.html
4) Lets Make the Exterior:a) With right sides together pin inset piecesto body, making sure that you match the notch
marks on the Inset to the notch marks on the body.
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b) You will end up with little triangles like these, which is how it should be as you will cut theseoff shortly:
c) Open out and press seams flatand apart.d) Interface the exterior body pieces, over the top of the seamslike this and cut off the
triangular bits:
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g) Apply Interfacing to your top band pieces. Set two aside for now. Pin straight edgeof topband, right sides togetherwith your body.
h) Stitch. Press seams downtowards body.i) Run a row of topstitching along the body side of seam and run two rows of topstitching
down either side of inset seams.
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j) Place body pieces right sides together, making sure you match darts and seams. Pin in place.
k) Stitch.l) Finger press the seam OPENand run a row of topstitching down either side of the seam you
just sewed. Its a little fiddly BUT this will help your bag hold its shape nicely and look more
professional!
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Your bag now looks like this:
Set aside for the moment!
5) Make Magnetic Snap Tabsa) Take one of the fabric magnetic snap pieces and fold in half, right sides together.Press.
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b) Open tab and place the reinforcement interfacing just above the fold on the wrong sideandiron in place.
c) Using a magnetic snap backing as a template, make a mark 1.5cm () above the fold.(Inthe centre hole of magnetic snap backing)
d) Cut slits for your magnetic snap as per template and insert the prongs through the slits.e) Place the backing plate over the magnetic snap and bend prongs inwardsusing a hammer.
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f) Iron another interfacing strip over the top of your snap to protect the tab from wear.
g) Fold the magnetic snap tab in half, right sides together. Stitch along both side edges. Clipcorners.
h) Turnright sides outand press.i) Repeat for the second magnetic snap tab. Set them aside for the moment.
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6) Prepare Top Band.a) Retrieve the two top band pieces you set aside earlier. Fold in half to locate the centre and
mark with a pin.
b) Centre magnetic snap tab onto the top band with right sides together(the snap is down toyou cant see it)and raw edges are 2.5cm (1) down from the top.
c) Run a row of stitches approximately 3mm () up from raw edges.
Raw edges of the tab are
2.5cm (1) down from the
top.
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d) Fold tab down over the raw edges and run two rows of stitching to secure tab in place,making sure you enclose the raw edges as you go! Repeat for the second snap.
e) Place top band, right sides togetherand pin sides.
f) Stitch, pressing seams open.
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g) Retrieve your exterior body and place your top band, right sides together(curved edges)and matching side seams, pin in place.
h) Stitch. Trim the seam back across the top of the side seams.
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i) Press the seam open.
j) Fold top band down, wrong sides togetherand press again. Run a row of topstitching closeto pressed edges.
Set aside for the moment!
7) Assemble Lining:a) Retrieve pocket pieces. Place right sides together and pin together, leaving a 7.5cm (3 ) gap
open at the bottom for turning. Stitch and trim corners.
7.5cm (3 ) gap
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f) Next stitch darts in your lining
g) Press all dart towards the centre.h) Place lining pieces, right sides together. Pin in place, leaving a gap of approximately 18cm
(7) for turning your bag.
i) Stitch and press seams open.
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8) Assemble You Bag!a) Now lets put it all together! With your lining WRONG SIDE OUTand your bag exterior
RIGHT SIDE OUT, put your bag exterior INSIDEyour lining so that RIGHT SIDES are together.
Take care to match the side seams and make sure your magnetic snaps are down out of the
way! Pin.
b) Stitch all the way around your bag.c) Pull your bag through the hole you left in your lining so your bag is now right side out with
your lining pushed down inside the bag. (Leave the hole open for the moment!)
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d) Take one of your Peltex pieces and through the hole in your lining, carefully push it up as faras it will go into your top band, lining up the sides with your side seams. Remember the
curved side goes to the top of your bag. Pin in place and repeat for the second piece of
Peltex.
e) Now carefully press your top band BETWEEN your pins to fuse the Peltex in place. Press fromboth sides to get a good bond. Remove pins and press the rest of your band so that the
Peltex is firmly fused all the way around.
f) Next, using your fading marker, on wrong side, measure in 8cm (3) from side seam anddown 18mm () and make a cross to mark where to set your Grommets.
8cm (3) in from side seam
18mm () down
from the top
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g) Follow the manufacturers instructions and set your grommets in place!
h) Insert your straps hooks into the grommets. Now stitch closed the opening in your liningeither with ladder stitches or if you are a bit lazy, like me, you can machine the seam closed
close to the edges. Set aside for the moment! Great! Your almost done!
9) Make a base for your bag!a) Retrieve your template plastic (or similar firm bag bottom) and your bag sleeve lining
fabric.
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b) Fold the sleeve lining in half, right sides together. Pin.
c) Stitch one short side and one long side, leaving one short end open for turning.d) Clip corners.
e)
Turn right side out. Pressf) Trim the points off your template plastic so they arent so sharp.
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g) Slip your template plastic into the sleeve, fold the seam allowance inwards and stitch theopening closed, close to folds.
h) Slip your bag bottom into your bag and youre done!
Congratulations, You can now
show off your new bag!
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Place on Fold
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TOPHA
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BODY
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ODY
Overla
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Notches
Join/Stitchto
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Place on
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COCO
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TOP
HALF
Body
LINING
Cut2Lin
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terfacing
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COCO
Body FLEECE
Cut 2
Pla
ceOnFold
Top
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COCO
Bag Base
Cut 1 Template Plastic
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COCO
Bag Base
Cut 1 Lining
PlaceonFold
A seam allowance of 6mm ()
is included in the pattern.
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COCO
Inside Patch Pocket
Cut 1 Exterior
Cut 1 Lining
A seam allowance of 6mm ()
is included in the pattern.
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Magnetic Snap Tabs
Cut 2 Lining
COCO
Magnetic Snap Tabs
Reinforcement
Cut 4 Interfacing