Cutting Corners Design is now called Bags and Seams Design!
Cutting Corners Design is now called Bags and Seams Design!
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In the morning, quickly pack your laptop, a drink, and your odds and ends without worrying that it won’t all fit. The Nina bag has room for everything—and you can sew a bag that’s perfect for you. With the Nina Bag pattern, you’ll sew a large shoulder bag measuring approximately 29 × 40 × 20 cm. It has room for A4 documents, a 13-inch laptop, a lunchbox, a wallet, keys, and everyday essentials.
Key points about the Nina bag pattern:
✔ Digital pattern for a large shoulder bag
✔ Finished size: approx. 29 × 40 × 20 cm
✔ Fits A4 documents and a 13-inch laptop
✔ Two large main compartments for a laptop, documents, a water bottle, or a lunchbox
✔ Zippered pocket with a flap for valuables
✔ Credit card pocket and small compartments for cards, pens, headphones, and small items
✔ Optional shoulder strap available
✔ Includes 9 tutorials on zippers, zipper stops, carrying straps, rivets, and book screws
✔ Suitable for ambitious beginner sewers and advanced bag makers
✔ Digital PDF eBook with instructions—no ready-made bag
✓ Direct download
✓ Illustrated instructions
✓ Fleece pieces included
✓ No licensing fees
| Finished size | H/W/D: 29 × 40 × 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Required Accessories | 0.8 m outer fabric Optional for a shoulder strap: |
| Recommended Sewing Skill Level | Seamstresses with experience sewing bags – Difficulty Level 3 / 5 |
| What's Included in the Product | Illustrated step-by-step instructions for both sizes |
| Important Information About Your Purchase | This product does not include a physical bag, but rather a digital file. Due to the nature of the product, we cannot offer refunds for products that include digital files—please read the details carefully before purchasing. We assume no liability for errors. Copyright © Cutting Corners Design. Content may not be shared, exchanged, copied, or published (even in part). The design may not be used as the basis for other designs (even in part). The design may not be used as a template for acrylic or other stencil templates. |
| Video Tutorial | ❌ Unfortunately, there is currently no video tutorial available |
| Business License | All of my bags can be used for small-scale business WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS. I hope you have fun selling them! |
| Projector file | ❌ |
| Suitable sewing machine | This pattern can be sewn on any standard household sewing machine. Test beforehand to make sure your machine can handle the layers of your chosen fabric, including any desired interfacing. |
The Nina Bag is a digital PDF eBook with illustrated, step-by-step sewing instructions. You’ll receive a pattern with instructions—not a finished bag. Included are all pattern pieces in actual size for printing and gluing together, as well as 9 supplementary tutorials on zippers, zipper stops, carrying straps, rivets, and book screws.
The finished bag measures approximately 29 × 40 × 20 cm. This makes it about the size of a medium-sized laptop bag. It easily fits A4-sized documents and a 13-inch laptop, along with a lunchbox, wallet, keys, water bottle, and other small everyday items. This pattern is suitable for ambitious beginner sewers and advanced bag makers who already have experience working with zippers, lining fabric, or have completed their first bag projects.
The Nina bag is a pattern for a large shoulder bag with a clean silhouette and a structured interior layout. It offers plenty of storage space, but thanks to its wide, flatter shape, it doesn’t look as deep or cluttered as many large shopping bags. Inside, two large main compartments, a zippered pocket with a flap, a credit card slot, and several small pockets ensure that your essentials have their own place. So you’re not just sewing a simple bag with an empty main compartment—you’re making a shoulder bag that keeps your laptop, documents, cards, pens, headphones, keys, and small items better organized.
This pattern is suitable for sewers who have already completed a few sewing projects and now want to make a larger bag with a zipper, lining, and multiple compartments. Nina isn’t really intended as a very first sewing project. But if you’ve already sewn makeup bags, simple shopping bags, or smaller bags, Nina is a great next step. The illustrated instructions guide you step by step through the project: from cutting out the pieces to sewing the bag compartments, sewing in the zipper, and attaching the shoulder strap. Nina is designed for sewers who want to tackle a larger bag project—with a result that will actually be used in everyday life.
Measuring approximately 29 × 40 × 20 cm, Nina offers enough space for a full day. You can pack A4 documents, a 13-inch laptop, a lunchbox, a water bottle, your wallet, and small purchases without having to carry a huge bag. The wide, flatter shape ensures that the contents remain easily accessible. Especially in the morning, when you’re in a hurry, you’ll find it easier to locate your keys, card, or headphones. Nina works as an office bag, college bag, everyday bag, shoulder bag, or companion for day trips and short trips.
The structured interior makes Nina perfect for everyday use. Two large main compartments offer space for a laptop, documents, a water bottle, or a lunchbox. The zippered compartment with a flap is ideal for valuables that need to be stored more securely. A credit card slot and small pockets keep cards, pens, headphones, or other small items within easy reach. This way, everything has a designated spot instead of lying loose in the main compartment.
Sturdy materials that give the Nina bag its shape and can withstand everyday wear and tear are ideal. Canvas is durable, easy to work with, and perfect for a practical, structured everyday bag. Faux leather creates a smoother, cleaner look and gives the Nina a more modern feel. Cork adds a natural texture while remaining pleasantly lightweight. You’ll also need lining fabric, a sturdy zipper about 40 cm long, D-rings, and webbing for the optional shoulder strap. You’ll find the exact list of materials with quantity specifications in the eBook.
After your purchase, you’ll receive the pattern as a digital PDF download. It includes all pattern pieces in actual size for printing and gluing together, as well as illustrated step-by-step instructions in German. The instructions guide you through all the important steps: cutting out the pieces, inner compartments, zipper pocket, zipper opening, and shoulder strap. In addition, the instructions include 9 supplementary tutorials: A brief sewing glossary, Attaching a Zipper, Rivets and Book Screws, Zipper Stoppers, Sewing Your Own Shoulder Straps from Cotton or Canvas, Sewing Your Own Shoulder Straps from Vinyl, Faux Leather, or Cork, Extending a Shoulder Strap, Shoulder Strap Variations, and Adjustable Shoulder Straps.
This product is a digital sewing pattern with PDF sewing instructions. No finished bag will be shipped.
What’s Included
✔ Nina Bag Pattern as a digital PDF eBook
✔ All pattern pieces in actual size for printing and gluing together
✔ Illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions in German
✔ Information on suitable materials and quantities
✔ Instructions for two main compartments, a zipper pocket, a credit card pocket, and slip pockets
✔ Instructions for sewing in the zipper
✔ Tips for attaching the shoulder strap
Product Details
✔ Pattern for a large shoulder bag
✔ Finished size: approx. 29 × 40 × 20 cm
✔ Roughly the size of a medium-sized laptop bag
✔ Fits A4 documents and a 13-inch laptop
✔ Structured interior layout with two large main compartments
✔ Zippered compartment with a flap for valuables
✔ Credit card pocket and slip pockets for cards, pens, headphones, or small items
✔ Optional shoulder strap available
✔ Digital pattern with PDF sewing instructions
✔ Not a finished product, but a pattern and instructions
Sewing Level & Implementation
✔ Suitable for ambitious beginner sewers and advanced bag-makers
✔ Ideal if you’ve already gained some experience sewing bags
✔ Not intended as your very first sewing project
✔ Zipper, lining fabric, and multiple compartments are explained step by step
✔ Illustrated instructions with clear step-by-step guidance
✔ Includes 9 supplementary tutorials for important bag details
✔ Suitable for home sewing machines, depending on the material chosen and machine performance
✔ Suitable for practicing zipper openings, interior compartments, and different strap options
Material & Application
✔ Suitable outer fabrics: canvas, faux leather, or cork
✔ Canvas for a sturdy, structured everyday bag
✔ Faux leather for a smoother, cleaner look
✔ Cork for a natural texture and a lighter feel
✔ You’ll also need lining fabric, a zipper, D-rings, and bag strap
✔ Suitable for the office, college, everyday use, day trips, and short trips
✔ Practical as a spacious shoulder bag, office bag, or college bag
✔ Customizable with fabric choices, straps, details, and material combinations
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