ABOUT FREYA
Freya is a versatile everyday bag that easily holds all your belongings. Its clean design creates space for cool prints, quilted patterns and details such as ribbons, trims and labels. Whether as a work bag, a shopping tote, for leisure or as a beach bag, Freya is the perfect partner in crime.
The tote closes with a magnet. Optionally, the big version of Freya features a zipped inside pocket, a
medium-sized pouch to keep things tidy, and an optional drawstring for the side panels to give the bag a more structured look. Big Freya measures 35 cm x 60 cm in maximum height and length.
Small Freya has an inside pocket and an optional smaller pouch for loose items, and the option to also attach a drawstring to the side panels to create a different look. Small Freya measures 30 cm x 50 cm in maximum height and length.
The LAURA pouch can optionally be attached with a strap featuring a carabiner and D-ring for theft
protection. LAURA is included in the pattern as a separate le and set of instructions.
 
INCLUDED FILES:
detailed instructions with pictures
A0, A4 and US-Letter print files with selectable layers
projector file with selectable layers
 
SKILLEVEL: BEGINNER TO ADVANCED depending on the view
 
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Freya is a pattern designed for sturdier fabrics with some grip. Fabrics such as denim, heavy linen, panama and heavier canvas provide sufficient structure for a bag. Upholstery fabrics or quilted fabrics are also suitable. For the lining, fabrics such a cottons, linen or canvas are recommended. If you’d like to work with topstitching, you should definitely use fusible batting or iron-on molton. The webbing for the finish of the seams should be between 2 and 2.5 cm (3/4“ and 1“) wide and fold easily lengthways. Cotton webbing, jute or other sturdy materials are recommended, but make sure they aren’t too thick and can be sewn with your machine. For reference: a standard cotton backpack strap is perfectly suitable from it‘s texture.
Extra tip: Bags are ideal for using up larger fabric scraps or old home textiles. Get creative and see how you can whip up a great statement piece using what you already have. This way, you’ll be kind to both your wallet and the environment.
 
Additional to the written instructions you can find more helpful tips and tricks in the sew along on my YouTube channel in a few weeks.
 
This purchased document, as well as all accompanying documents, may only be used for private personal use. Reproduction, resale, exchange and other types of non-private use are prohibited. The items sewn with this pattern may not be sold. For commercial use and to purchase a license for sale, please contact contact@sewlalapatterns.com. Thank you for supporting my little business and respecting my intellectual property.