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. <\/p>\n
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 \u00d7 36 \u00d7 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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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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\u2014such as your cell phone, keys, lip balm, or transit pass. <\/p>\n
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\u2019t get lost in the main compartment. <\/p>\n
The front compartments, handles, and shoulder strap combine to create a bag that looks much more like a finished handbag than a simple tote.<\/p>\n
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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. <\/p>\n
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\u2019ll practice techniques that you can use again in future bag projects. <\/p>\n
The pattern was tested by test sewers of varying skill levels and is designed to be compatible with home sewing machines.<\/p>\n
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The finished bag measures approximately 27 \u00d7 36 \u00d7 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.<\/p>\n
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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\u2014for example, when strolling through town, on your way to work, while traveling, or on days when you’re carrying more than usual.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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The eBook includes the pattern in A4 and A0 formats, as well as detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions. You\u2019ll 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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
This product is a digital sewing pattern with instructions. No finished bag will be shipped. <\/p>\n
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What’s Included<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Lorena Handbag Pattern as a digital eBook Product Details<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Pattern for a modern, medium-sized handbag Sewing Level & Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Difficulty level 4 out of 5 Material & Application<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Suitable materials: canvas, faux leather, corduroy, coated fabrics, oilskin, or other sturdy bag fabrics 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\u2019ll be able to sew your new favorite bag! With the Lorena Handbag pattern, you\u2019ll sew a medium-sized bag measuring approx. (H\/W\/D) 27 \u00d7 36 \u00d7 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. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Lorena Handbag at a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2714 Digital pattern for a medium-sized handbag Important: Some sewing patterns are still available under my old label, Cutting Corners Design. They will be gradually transitioned over. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[363,299,292,291,440,696,382,692,384,374,691,294,305,304,306,303,307,371,298,369,698,495,300,699,293,361,386,302,356,310,312,367,365,315,316],"product_tag":[397,398,717,479,496,396],"class_list":["post-2432","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-a0-pdf","product_cat-a4-file","product_cat-all-bag-patterns","product_cat-all-sewing-patterns","product_cat-crossbody-bags","product_cat-e-books-in-us-letter-size-for-self-printing","product_cat-elegant","product_cat-english-sewing-patterns","product_cat-everyday-life","product_cat-for-sale-at-markets","product_cat-german-sewing-patterns","product_cat-handbags","product_cat-made-of-canvas","product_cat-made-of-coated-fabrics","product_cat-made-of-corduroy","product_cat-made-of-cotton","product_cat-made-of-faux-leather","product_cat-made-of-jeans","product_cat-medium-sized-bags","product_cat-modern","product_cat-pattern-measurements-in-cm","product_cat-professionals","product_cat-projector-compatible","product_cat-sewing-patterns-in-inches","product_cat-shoulder-bag","product_cat-shoulder-bags","product_cat-travel","product_cat-wedding","product_cat-weekender-bags-travel-bags","product_cat-with-a-bottom","product_cat-with-a-lining","product_cat-with-a-pocket","product_cat-with-a-zipper-opening","product_cat-with-zippered-compartments","product_cat-womens","product_tag-crossbody","product_tag-handbag","product_tag-lorena","product_tag-modern","product_tag-office-bag","product_tag-shoulder-bag","wcmi-has-gallery","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable","has-default-attributes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2432"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2432\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10348,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2432\/revisions\/10348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2432"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2432"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bagsandseamsdesign.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2714 A4 pattern for printing at home
\n\u2714 A0 pattern for plotting
\n\u2714 Detailed, illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions
\n\u2714 Instructions for the main compartment, front compartments, and inner pocket
\n\u2714 Instructions for the handles and removable, adjustable shoulder strap
\n\u2714 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<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Finished dimensions: approx. (H\/W\/D) 27 \u00d7 36 \u00d7 15 cm
\n\u2714 Main compartment with space for a wallet, calendar, notebook, makeup bag, small water bottle, tablet, or documents
\n\u2714 Two front pockets for quick access
\n\u2714 Inside pocket for valuables and small items
\n\u2714 Removable and adjustable shoulder strap
\n\u2714 Can be carried by the handles, over the shoulder, or as a crossbody bag
\n\u2714 Clean bag shape with distinctive side panels
\n\u2714 Tested by test sewers of various skill levels
\n\u2714 Digital pattern with PDF sewing instructions
\n\u2714 Not a finished product, but a pattern and instructions<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Suitable for experienced bag seamstresses
\n\u2714 Not intended as your first bag project
\n\u2714 Well-suited if you\u2019ve already sewn bags with compartments, straps, zippers, or sturdier materials
\n\u2714 Illustrated step-by-step instructions
\n\u2714 Includes 10 supplementary tutorials on key bag-making techniques
\n\u2714 Designed to be compatible with home sewing machines
\n\u2714 Tested by test sewers of various skill levels<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 Canvas for a rugged everyday bag
\n\u2714 Faux leather for a more modern, slightly more elegant look
\n\u2714 Corduroy for texture and a softer look
\n\u2714 Coated fabrics or oilskin for sturdier and easier-to-maintain options
\n\u2714 Suitable for everyday use, the office, work, leisure, city strolls, and short trips
\n\u2714 Customizable with your favorite fabrics, fabric combinations, colors, hardware, and details<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n\u2714 Finished size: approx. 27 \u00d7 36 \u00d7 15 cm
\n\u2714 Difficulty level 4 out of 5 \u2013 for experienced bag seamstresses
\n\u2714 Patterns in A4 and A0 included
\n\u2714 Two front pockets for a cell phone, keys, or small items
\n\u2714 Spacious main compartment for everyday use, the office, and leisure
\n\u2714 Inside pocket for valuables, cards, or headphones
\n\u2714 Removable and adjustable shoulder strap
\n\u2714 Can be carried as a handbag, shoulder bag, or crossbody bag
\n\u2714 Digital PDF pattern with instructions\u2014no finished product included<\/p>\n