Cutting Corners Design is now called Bags and Seams Design!
Cutting Corners Design is now called Bags and Seams Design!
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Have you been sewing bags for a while and are you looking for a new challenge? Then the Lorena Handbag eBook is perfect for you! With its many details and clever compartments, you’ll be able to sew your new favorite bag! With the Lorena Handbag pattern, you’ll sew a medium-sized bag measuring approx. (H/W/D) 27 × 36 × 15 cm, featuring a clear layout and multiple carrying options. Front compartments, a main compartment, and an inner pocket help you neatly organize your cell phone, keys, wallet, tablet, and small items.
The Lorena Handbag at a Glance:
✔ Digital pattern for a medium-sized handbag
✔ Finished dimensions: approx. (H/W/D) 27 × 36 × 15 cm
✔ Difficulty level 4 out of 5 – for experienced bag seamstresses
✔ Includes A4 and A0 pattern templates
✔ Two front pockets for a cell phone, keys, or small items
✔ Spacious main compartment for everyday use, the office, and leisure
✔ Inside pocket for valuables, cards, or headphones
✔ Removable and adjustable shoulder strap
✔ Can be carried as a handbag, shoulder bag, or crossbody bag
✔ Digital PDF pattern with instructions—no finished product included
Important: Some sewing patterns are still available under my old label, Cutting Corners Design. They will be gradually transitioned over.
✓ Direct download
✓ Illustrated instructions
✓ Fleece pieces included
✓ No licensing fees
| Finished size | approx. (H/W/D) 27 cm x 36 cm x 15 cm |
|---|---|
| Required Accessories | 0.8 m outer fabric 2 zippers (wide) If needed, 2 metal strap ends matching the width of your strap for the crossbody option |
| Recommended Sewing Skill Level | Experienced bag makers – Difficulty level 4 / 5 |
| What's Included in the Product | Illustrated step-by-step instructions |
| Important Information About Your Purchase | This product does not contain a physical item, but rather a digital file. Due to the nature of the product, no refunds can be offered for products that include digital files—please read the details carefully before purchasing. No liability is assumed for errors. Copyright and all rights are held by Bags and Seams 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 | Unless otherwise stated, all of my sewing patterns may be used in small-scale commercial operations WITHOUT additional business licenses (up to 30 per year). My goal is to actively support you in your business. I hope you have fun selling them! |
| Projector file | The A0 file can be used with a projector for trimming. |
| 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. |
If you enjoy paying attention to fine details when sewing and want to end up with a bag that looks like more than just a simple project, the Lorena Handbag pattern is perfect for you. This digital pattern guides you step by step through the process of making a modern handbag with front pockets, an interior pocket, handles, and a removable shoulder strap.
You’ll receive a digital pattern with PDF sewing instructions. Included are the pattern in A4 and A0 (projector-ready) formats, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and 10 supplementary tutorials on important bag-making techniques. The finished Lorena handbag measures approximately (H/W/D) 27 × 36 × 15 cm. This means it has room for a wallet, calendar, notebook, small water bottle, makeup bag, tablet, or documents, without looking like a large travel bag.
With a difficulty level of 4 out of 5, Lorena is designed for experienced bag seamstresses who want to sew a more challenging project featuring gussets, handles, a shoulder strap, and beautiful details.
Lorena is a medium-sized handbag with a clean silhouette, distinctive side panels, and an interior layout designed for everyday use. The two front compartments are perfect for items you want to have within easy reach—such as your cell phone, keys, lip balm, or transit pass.
The main compartment has room for the items you carry with you on a long day: wallet, notebook, makeup bag, small water bottle, tablet, or documents. The inner pocket keeps smaller items separate from the rest of the contents, so that cards, headphones, or valuables don’t get lost in the main compartment.
The front compartments, handles, and shoulder strap combine to create a bag that looks much more like a finished handbag than a simple tote.
This pattern is suitable for experienced bag makers who have already sewn bags with compartments, zippers, straps, or sturdier materials. Lorena isn’t a first-time bag project, but rather a great next step if you want to sew more intricate details and achieve a higher-quality result.
The illustrated instructions guide you step by step through the process of assembling the bag. Especially when working on the front compartments, the inner pocket, the handles, and the removable shoulder strap, you’ll practice techniques that you can use again in future bag projects.
The pattern was tested by test sewers of varying skill levels and is designed to be compatible with home sewing machines.
The finished bag measures approximately 27 × 36 × 15 cm. This size is practical for everyday use because it offers enough storage space without being bulky. The main compartment holds larger items such as a calendar, tablet, makeup bag, or small water bottle. The two front pockets ensure that your cell phone, keys, or other small items are within easy reach. The inner pocket is designed for valuables, cards, headphones, or other items that need to be stored safely and separately.
Lorena can be carried by the handles if you want a classic handbag look. With the removable and adjustable shoulder strap, you can wear it over your shoulder or as a crossbody bag. This is helpful when you want to have both hands free while you’re out and about—for example, when strolling through town, on your way to work, while traveling, or on days when you’re carrying more than usual.
For Lorena, sturdy bag fabrics that hold their shape and make the details stand out clearly are ideal. Canvas works well for a rugged everyday bag. Faux leather creates a more modern, slightly more elegant look. Corduroy adds texture and a softer appearance. Coated fabrics or oilskin are good choices if you want the bag to be more durable and easier to care for. You decide for yourself whether Lorena will be simple for the office, more eye-catching for leisure, or made with high-quality faux leather and matching hardware.
The eBook includes the pattern in A4 and A0 formats, as well as detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions. You’ll get all the pattern pieces and instructions you need to sew Lorena with a main compartment, front pockets, an inside pocket, handles, and a removable shoulder strap.
In addition, the guide includes 10 supplementary tutorials: A Brief Sewing Glossary, Rivets and Book Screws, Magnetic Buttons, Bag Feet, Fabric Zipper Stoppers, Sewing Your Own Canvas or Faux Leather Carrying Strap, Sewing Your Own Basic Faux Leather Carrying Strap, Extending a Carrying Strap, Carrying Strap Variations, and Adjustable Carrying Strap.
This product is a digital sewing pattern with instructions. No finished bag will be shipped.
What’s Included
✔ Lorena Handbag Pattern as a digital eBook
✔ A4 pattern for printing at home
✔ A0 pattern for plotting
✔ Detailed, illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions
✔ Instructions for the main compartment, front compartments, and inner pocket
✔ Instructions for the handles and removable, adjustable shoulder strap
✔ 10 supplementary tutorials: Mini sewing glossary, rivets and book screws, magnetic snap, bag feet, fabric zipper stops, making your own carrying strap from canvas or faux leather, making your own basic carrying strap from faux leather, extending a carrying strap, carrying strap variations, and adjustable carrying straps
Product Details
✔ Pattern for a modern, medium-sized handbag
✔ Finished dimensions: approx. (H/W/D) 27 × 36 × 15 cm
✔ Main compartment with space for a wallet, calendar, notebook, makeup bag, small water bottle, tablet, or documents
✔ Two front pockets for quick access
✔ Inside pocket for valuables and small items
✔ Removable and adjustable shoulder strap
✔ Can be carried by the handles, over the shoulder, or as a crossbody bag
✔ Clean bag shape with distinctive side panels
✔ Tested by test sewers of various skill levels
✔ Digital pattern with PDF sewing instructions
✔ Not a finished product, but a pattern and instructions
Sewing Level & Implementation
✔ Difficulty level 4 out of 5
✔ Suitable for experienced bag seamstresses
✔ Not intended as your first bag project
✔ Well-suited if you’ve already sewn bags with compartments, straps, zippers, or sturdier materials
✔ Illustrated step-by-step instructions
✔ Includes 10 supplementary tutorials on key bag-making techniques
✔ Designed to be compatible with home sewing machines
✔ Tested by test sewers of various skill levels
Material & Application
✔ Suitable materials: canvas, faux leather, corduroy, coated fabrics, oilskin, or other sturdy bag fabrics
✔ Canvas for a rugged everyday bag
✔ Faux leather for a more modern, slightly more elegant look
✔ Corduroy for texture and a softer look
✔ Coated fabrics or oilskin for sturdier and easier-to-maintain options
✔ Suitable for everyday use, the office, work, leisure, city strolls, and short trips
✔ Customizable with your favorite fabrics, fabric combinations, colors, hardware, and details
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