The Super Simple Slouchy Sling Bag

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That's what I was going to call it, but I couldn't say it more than twice in a row so I changed it to 'The Sling Bag'.

Yup, it's my next pattern and it's available for download now, only from Craftsy, because it's free! Yes, an actual proper pattern with explanations, colour photographs, pattern pieces, but free. Because I was feeling generous this year, you know?

This pattern is ridiculously versatile. Usually I ask my testers to stick to the pattern as closely as possible, but this time I told them to hack it, change it, alter it and do their worst (or their best!). I'm so pleased with the variety of bags they made, it just goes to show that the sky really is the limit with a basic bag pattern!

I am saving the testers' bags for tomorrow because there is such variety, I really want to show them off individually so that you can appreciate the creativity that went into them. I've got a couple of pattern hacks coming too, one of them from a guest poster (ooooooo!) who I'm really excited to have here!


I made two different versions for photographing, one for the cover (as above) and one in a grey upholstery fabric which had a suedette feeling.


I love this bag, it's so simple (and quick!!) to make, and yet looks so effortlessly stylish.

Pop over to get your copy now, and then come back to see the different variations tomorrow!


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14 comments

  1. Unknown21 January 2014 at 15:14

    wow cool! hạt điều rang muối

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  2. Gill21 January 2014 at 17:24

    Thanks Samantha!
    I love it!

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  3. nissaMade21 January 2014 at 17:51

    Very nice.. have shared on my facebook page for my handful of followers! :)

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  4. Terri D21 January 2014 at 21:05

    Very nice! Can't wait to see tomorrow's creations!

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  5. Kei21 January 2014 at 21:27

    That is an awesome bag!

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  6. Mary21 January 2014 at 22:07

    I love it! Thank you for your generosity! Can't wait for the testers' versions tomorrow :)

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  7. ChrisW Designs21 January 2014 at 23:55

    Great job Samantha! Awesome in both fabrics!

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  8. Mandy Beyeler22 January 2014 at 14:21

    thanks for linking up to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured today! - - Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  9. Unknown26 January 2014 at 17:25

    You're so awesome! I especially love the grey one, and once everything calms down around here I WILL make one of these! :-D

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  10. Judy29 January 2014 at 13:21

    Thanks so very much for the purse. I adore it. I see several of them in my future.

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  11. EMR10 February 2014 at 06:39

    That is a fabulous bag, in spite of it's simple construction. I like making cloth bags, and I am definitely making this one. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Cranberry Morning17 February 2014 at 13:45

    Wow, I love that first one...but then I saw the second one and think I almost like it better. SO chic!

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  13. Gina's Craft Corner17 February 2014 at 13:59

    Thanks for the free pattern! I can't wait to give it a go!
    Gina @ Gina's Craft Corner

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  14. Sum of their Stories24 February 2014 at 08:46

    I'm really excited to give this a go, I have some fabric I think will be perfect. I found you from Terri at A Creative Princess, and I am very happy I did! Thanks so much.

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