You will need the following list of supplies:
Width x Height
- 90 cm x 45 cm (36” x 18”) External fabric: cotton, waterproof canvas, wax cotton, cork, faux leather etc.
- 112 cm x 80 cm (44” x 32”) Lining fabric: quilting cotton, waterproof canvas etc.
- 50 cm x 70 cm (20” x 28”) Stabiliser (optional): Fusible Fleece (Heat N Bond, Vilene H640 )
- 90 cm x 130 cm (36” x 51”) Woven fusible interfacing: Stayflex, SF101, Wovenfuse, G700 etc.
- 28 cm x 7 cm (11” x 3”) Non-fraying fabric: vinyl, leather, cork, etc. (For the pocket overlay.)
- 2.5 cm (1”) D-ring x 2, swivel hook x 2 (You will need them only when making a detachable strap.)
- 2.5 cm (1”) Side release buckle x 1, slider x 1 (Depending on the style of your buckle, you may not need the slider.)
- #5 Nylon coil zipper 42 cm (16 1/2”) x 1 – double pull
- #5 Nylon coil zipper 26 cm (10 1/4”) x 2 – single pull
- #3 Nylon coil zipper 21 cm (8 1/4”) x 1 – single pull
- 2.5 cm (1”) Webbing strap x 1.5 m (1.6 yards)
- Double-sided tape
- Name tag, care label (optional)
- Multi-surface glue (optional)
- Stay tape (optional)
Skill level
Intermediate
Finished measurements
W x H x D
35.5 cm x 19 cm x 12 cm (14” x 7 1/2” x 4 3/4”)
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Barb W. (verified owner) –
Well written, step by step pattern. Excellent video tutorial to accompany the pattern. Unique design. Very happy with my purchase.
Angela D. (verified owner) –
Winifred Jones (verified owner) –
If I had 10 STARS you would get all of them. I can’t say enough about this pattern. I have been sewing all my life, about 55 years, but making bags for the last 7 years. I made the AVA for the first time in November 2025, for an elderly woman bc she wanted something larger than what she owned. I was not looking for to a new unknow project but, long story short, this is, NOW, one of my FAVORITE bags to make. While it takes attention to detail, it is a great skill builder, and a very satisfying sew. The instructions are well written and provide everything and more to complete a successful project. Also, it holds a lot, is a very eye-catching bag and it sold well on my table. I will always keep several for sale. Thanks so much for your hard work!!!!
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