Slouchy Hobo Bag Sewing Pattern: the finished piece

Slouchy Hobo Bag in every size, side by side to scale

Slouchy Hobo Bag pattern pages: size table, supplies and cutting chart

Slouchy Hobo Bag construction diagrams, step by step

Slouchy Hobo Bag pattern cover page: large print, clear layout

Slouchy Hobo Bag fabric layouts for every size

Close-up of the quilting and zipper on the Slouchy Hobo Bag

Make it yours: the Slouchy Hobo Bag in four more colorways

Slouchy Hobo Bag: true-scale printable templates

Quilted bags

Slouchy Hobo Bag Sewing Pattern

Quilted curved panels and a shoulder strap; the curved pieces print at true scale. 3 sizes: Small, Medium, Large.

3 sizes · Small, Medium, Large
Skill · Beginner
You get · PDF download, 22 pages, US Letter and A4

Checkout is on Etsy. You download the PDF right after paying, then print at 100 %. How it works

Sizes

Small Small · 12 × 11 × 0 in · the phone is 2¾ × 5¾ in
Medium Medium · 14 × 12½ × 0 in · the phone is 2¾ × 5¾ in
Large Large · 16 × 14 × 0 in · the phone is 2¾ × 5¾ in

Printing and license

Print at 100 % and check the 1-inch test square; Letter and A4 included. Personal use and small-batch sales of finished items are welcome (credit DreamQueue); please don't share the files. Digital download, pictures are renders.

About the Slouchy Hobo Bag

A soft, slouchy shoulder bag with a curved body that drapes when you carry it and sits flat when you put it down. The curves are why this one comes with printable pieces: they print at true scale with a test square on every page, so the shape comes out as drawn. The top is open, with no zipper to fit, and the panels are quilted onto fusible fleece or batting, which keeps the slouch soft.

Slouchy Hobo Bag sizes

Size	W × H × D (in)	cm
Small	12 × 11 in	30.5 × 28 cm
Medium	14 × 12½ in	35.5 × 32 cm
Large	16 × 14 in	40.5 × 35.5 cm

Finished sizes: width × height × depth.

Supplies for each size

Supply	Small	Medium	Large
Lining fabric	⅜ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide)	½ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide)	½ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide)
Interfacingwoven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101 or Vlieseline G700)	¾ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces	⅞ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces	⅞ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces

Outer fabric: ½ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide).
Accent fabric (strap): ¼ yd (42 in wide).
Stabilizer: fusible fleece or cotton batting (foam would stiffen the slouch): ½ yd (42 in wide).
Strap: from the accent fabric.

Tools

all-purpose polyester thread
walking foot for quilting
clips

The steps

Quilt and cut the panels
Sew the bowl
Make the strap
Attach the strap
Join outer and lining

Step names only. Every step is drawn out in the PDF with the measurements for your size.

What's in the PDF

Cover with the finished sizes
Cutting list and fabric per size
Quilting guide for the panels
Step-by-step assembly with diagrams
Curved-seam and strap steps
Finishing

See it in color

The same geometry in 5 fabric choices.

As shown
Navy
Ochre
Oxblood
Sage

Every size side by side

Every size side by side

Questions about the Slouchy Hobo Bag

What stabilizer do I need?: Fusible fleece or cotton batting (foam would stiffen the slouch): 1/2 yd (42 in wide).
How long are the strap?: From the accent fabric.
Is it beginner-friendly?: Beginner: quilted curved panels and a shoulder strap; the curved pieces print at true scale.
How big is the Large?: 16 × 14 in (40.5 × 35.5 cm).