Factotum Bag Pattern

A neat cross body bag, small but copious. Factotum has been designed to hold all your daily essentials. Fully lined, with two front pockets and a zipped closure. You can use leather or webbing for your strap.

Skill level: Intermediate

Suggested fabrics: Dry Oilskin, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Drill, Mid weight Denim (8-14oz)

Notes: When inserting the rivets we recommend using a very solid surface like a cement floor so there is no movement.

Material Requirements:

• Self
• 80cm [32"] wide, with or without nap 0.7m [0.75yd]
• 100cm [40"] wide, with or without nap 0.55m [0.66yd]
• 120cm [47"] & wider, with or without nap 0.45m [0.5yd]
• Lining
• 80-120cm [32-47"] wide, with or without nap 0.45m [0.5yd]
• 140-150cm [56-60"] wide, with or without nap 0.3m [0.33yd]
• Leather Strap 2.5cm [1"] x 92cm [1 yd] (view 1)
• Webbing 2.5cm [1"] x 98cm [1 yd] (view 2)
• Rivets 4 x 9mm
• Loops / Rectangle Hardware 2 x 2.5cm [1"] (available in the store)
• Zipper 1 x 30cm [12"]  (available in the store)