Twist is a zippered, crossbody, compact and multipocket bag.
The Twist pattern includes 2 versions to suit all styles, and 5 sizes in all !
The Twist pattern is supplied with an additional projector friendly PDF file.
Twist, compact and practical bags for her and him
2 versions to suit all styles
- Version 1 : the feminine horizontal bag in 2 sizes.
- Version 2 : the unisex vertical bag in 3 sizes.
Compact and multipocket
Twist is a compact and practical bag, with 5 pockets:
- 3 zippered pockets on the outside : two in front and one in the back.
- 2 inside pockets : one patch and one zippered.
Twist : 5 sizes in all
The Twist pattern includes 5 sizes in all : 2 sizes for version 1 and 3 sizes for version 2.
The photos of the 5 sizes with the same phone laid over them, as well as the photos of the different bag sizes worn by Sandra and Fred (below), will help you visualize the dimensions.
- V1 Small – evening bag, minimalists : W 20 cm x H 15 cm (12 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 7 7/8″ x H 5 7/8″ (4 3/4″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- V1 Medium – compact city bag : W 25 cm x H 19 cm (16 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 9 7/8″ x H 7 1/2″(6 1/4″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- V2 XSmall – children, minimalists : W 15 cm x H 18 cm (15 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 5 7/8″ x H 7 1/8″ (5 7/8″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- V2 Small – men’s bag : W 18 cm x H 22 cm (19 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 7 1/8″ x H (8 5/8″ (7 1/2″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- V2 Medium – for tablets up to 10.9” : W 20 cm x H 28 cm (25 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 7 7/8″ x H 11″ (9 7/8″ useful) x D 2 3/8″] – To be able to fit into the bag, your tablet must measure a maximum of: 20 cm x 25 cm [W 7 7/8″ x H 9 7/8″] !
Level
The majority of the Twist pattern’s 15 testers ranked it as advanced beginner (between beginner and intermediate).
I decided to assign it the intermediate level, because it requires some precision.
Photos
Twist version 1 Medium : compact city bag
Dimensions : W 25 cm x H 19 cm (16 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 9 7/8″ x H 7 1/2″(6 1/4″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- Fabric : Bellissimo vinyl in cherry color (be careful, this vinyl is thick !).
- Contrast fabric : Liberty Mitsi cotton in bordeaux and teal for the bag front, with 2 layers of Vlieseline/Vilene G700. I also used the Liberty for the Two-tone strap (with 1 layer of G700).
- Lining : “Apolline” red cotton.
- Flexible foam on the bottom only, as per pattern instructions.
My phone (15 cm x 7 cm [6″ x 2 3/4″] – Samsung Galaxy S10) fits in the smallest outer pocket (and therefore also in the large outer pockets on the front and back).
Two-tone strap sewn as per this tutorial : Two-tone or double-sided strap Tutorial
Twist version 1 Small : evening bag or for minimalists
Dimensions : W 20 cm x H 15 cm (12 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 7 7/8″ x H 5 7/8″ (4 3/4″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- Fabric #1 pour upper sides, back, facings and connectors : Loft 3D marbled gold Vinyl .
- Fabric #2 for bottom and two-tone strap : Outdoor gold vinyl…because I didn’t have enough of the Loft 3D. The Loft 3D is easier to sew and less thick than the Outdoor.
- Contrast fabric : Liberty Mitsi cotton in bordeaux and teal for the bag front, with 2 layers of Vlieseline/Vilene G700 . I also used the Liberty for the Two-tone strap (with 1 layer of G700).
- Lining: Sweety flowers purple cotton.
- Flexible foam on the bottom only, as per pattern instructions.
My phone (15 cm x 7 cm [6″ x 2 3/4″] – Samsung Galaxy S10) fits in the larger outer pockets.
Two-tone strap sewn as per this tutorial : Two-tone or double-sided strap Tutorial
Twist version 2 Medium – for tablets up to 10,9″
Dimensions : W 20 cm x H 28 cm (25 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 7 7/8″ x H 11″ (9 7/8″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
To be able to fit into the bag, your tablet must measure a maximum of: 20 cm x 25 cm [W 7 7/8″ x H 9 7/8″] !
- Fabric : military olive green canvas not interfaced because this fabric is already stiff and thick (thicker than the Vérone vinyl!)
- Contrast fabric : Vérone dark brown vinyl.
- Lining : beige polka dot cotton.
- Flexible foam on the bottom only, as per pattern instructions.
My phone (15 cm x 7 cm [6″ x 2 3/4″] – Samsung Galaxy S10) fits in the smallest outer pocket (and therefore also in the large outer pockets on the front and back).
Twist version 2 Small – men’s bag
Dimensions : W 18 cm x H 22 cm (19 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 7 1/8″ x H (8 5/8″ (7 1/2″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- Fabric : Vérone dark brown vinyl.
- Contrast fabric : military olive green canvas not interfaced because this fabric is already stiff and thick (thicker than the Vérone vinyl!)
- Lining : beige polka dot cotton.
- Flexible foam on the bottom only, as per pattern instructions.
My phone (15 cm x 7 cm [6″ x 2 3/4″] – Samsung Galaxy S10) fits in the smallest outer pocket (and therefore also in the large outer pockets on the front and back).
Twist version 2 XSmall – for children or minimalists
Dimensions : W 15 cm x H 18 cm (15 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 5 7/8″ x H 7 1/8″ (5 7/8″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- Fabric : Vérone dark brown vinyl.
- Contrast fabric : denim, interfaced (1 layer G700).
- Lining : blue polka dot cotton.
- Flexible foam on the bottom only, as per pattern instructions.
My phone (15 cm x 7 cm [6″ x 2 3/4″] – Samsung Galaxy S10) doesn’t fit in any outer pocket, it fits right in the bag itself.
Twist version 1 Medium : Compact city bag
Dimensions : W 25 cm x H 19 cm (16 cm useful) x D 6 cm. [W 9 7/8″ x H 7 1/2″(6 1/4″ useful) x D 2 3/8″]
- Fabric : Maltese black vinyl.
- Contrast fabric : cashmere printed cotton (no longer made).
- Lining : black + crane printed cottons
- Flexible foam on the bottom only, as per pattern instructions.
My phone (15 cm x 7 cm [6″ x 2 3/4″] – Samsung Galaxy S10) fits in the smallest outer pocket (and therefore also in the large outer pockets on the front and back).
Some of your Twist bags
These are the latest bags sewn by you, using the Twist bag pattern.
You can view more here on Pinterest.
Merci
Thanks to the Twist pattern testers DreamTeam !
Thanks to Amélie Filauchette, Annie Valencroix, Camille Camille M’craft, Caro C. Cajumy, Dado Dado Créa, Evelyne l’Atelier d’Eve, Julia J. l’Atelier 24, Marina l’Atelier créatif de Marina, Marion Mes CreAJe, O’Kryn O’Kryn Prod, Rozenn Petit monde de Rozenn, Sophie Epik, Laurence and Anne from La Mercerie des Créateurs.
Thanks also to Maria aka Velosews for proofreading the English version of the instructions, and to Sandra and Fred for modelling for the pics.
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