One bag, many possibilities! The Stewart bag is the perfect size for your camera, or use it as an everyday bag for your phone, keys, cards, make-up, snacks, and other essentials. The chic, minimalistic design gives this bag a luxury feel. Try using our new, Make-a-Strap webbing for a comfortable fit, and to customize the style of your bag! The name and design of this pattern was inspired by the thriller-mystery, Rear Window, starring James Stewart.

Note: This paper pattern contains multiple pages that are printed front to back. We recommend using tracing paper to trace the pattern shapes and preserve the instructions. Visit our Blog for Pattern Tracing Tips & Techniques!*

PATTERN DIFFICULTY: 3 Intermediate

SMALL FINISHED SIZE: 8-1/2" wide, 6" high, and 3" deep.

LARGE FINISHED SIZE: 11-1/4" wide, 8" high, and 4" deep.   

FEATURES: Accented zipper top closure | exterior zipper pockets | boxed sides | adjustable strap made from contrast fabric or Make-A-Strap Webbing

HARDWARE REQUIRED: Woven fabric yardage is calculated by cutting the pieces with the width running from selvage to selvage. Additional yardage may be needed if using printed fabric that runs from cut edge to cut edge.

Size small is listed first and large in brackets [ ]. If no [ ] use what's listed for either size.

MAIN FABRIC - Exterior, pockets, and strap connectors 42" wide - 1/2 yard [3/4 yard]

CONTRAST - Adjustable strap, zipper tabs, accent, optional tassel 25" wide - 1/4 yard

LINING - Lining and interior pockets 42" wide - 1/3 yard [3/8 yard]

FUSIBLE WOVEN INTERFACING - Bosal Fashion Fuse or SF101 19" wide - 1-1/4 yard [3 yards]

SEW-IN FOAM - choose fleece if adding embroidery 58" wide - 1/3 yard [3/8 yard]

HEAVY STABILIZER - Bosal Craf-tex 20" wide - 1/8 yard

1/2" LEVEL 3 HARDWARE KIT - STS249x kit includes (2) 1/2" d-rings**, (2) 1/2" swivel hooks, (1) 1/2" slider buckle

OPTIONAL- (1) Tassel Cap - STS211x

NYLON COIL ZIPPERS - size #5 for closure & pockets, try using our faux metal zippers! single slide - (2) 7-1/2" and (1) 15-1/4" [(2) 10" and (1) 20"]

HELPFUL NOTIONS: 40 wt. polyester thread, sewing clips, pins, chalk or removable pen, basting spray, basting tape or glue, washi tape, Sallie Tomato Essential tool, zipper foot, Teflon foot

This pattern would not be possible without our wonderful group of pattern testers! I appreciate their hard work!