{Biguine} Zippered & stripped summer bag pattern

Biguine is a zippered summer bag pattern, with 6 pockets and in 2 sizes.

New : The Biguine pattern is supplied with a specific additional file for use with a sewing pattern projector.

Biguine, a zippered & stripped summer bag pattern

Biguine is a zippered summer bag, with stripes for a nod to the French navy style.
A version of Biguine without stripes is also included.

Biguine : 6 pockets and 2 sizes !

Biguine has two-tone handles and 6 pockets to store everything neatly :

• 3 patch pockets on the front for quick access to sunglasses, tissues, masks, gel,…
• 3 pockets inside: 1 bellows pocket and 1 very large zippered pocket which hides a 2nd smaller zippered pocket to store the items you want to keep safe (keys, phone,…).

The pattern includes 2 sizes : Medium for a walk in town and Large for a trip to the beach. The photos below will help you visualize these sizes.

• Biguine Medium : base width 30 cm (11 7/8″), top width 45 cm (17 3/4″) x Hight 30 cm (12″) x Depth 15 cm (5 7/8″)
• Biguine Large : base width 35 cm (13 3/4″), top width 50 cm (19 3/4″) x Hight 34 cm (13 3/8″) x Depth 15 cm (5 7/8″)

Level

• The striped version is an intermediate level.
• The version without stripes is an advanced beginner level.
• And for a simplified version you can completely forgo the outside pockets for a good basic zippered bag, faster to sew.

Few supplies needed !

I deliberately wanted a summer pattern that didn’t require much supplies : besides the fabrics, the only essential supplies for Biguine are 3 zippers!

You can of course add bag feet for a more “boutique” finish, as indicated and explained as an option in the instructions.

Photos

Biguine Medium khaki and silver

• Fabric: khaki polyester canvas
• Contrast fabric: silver glitter vinyl
• Lining: cotton “umbrellas” mustard and gold
• Silver zippers from Prym

Nothing is interfaced and flexible foam was basted on the bottom of the lining (see tips in the instructions).

Biguine Medium without stripes

I made this Biguine bag for my Mom, as a Mother’s Day gift.

• Fabric: “Carlo” Camel vinyl
• Contrast fabric: silver glitter vinyl
• Lining: blue cotton “fans”
• Silver zippers from Prym

Nothing is interfaced and flexible foam was basted on the bottom of the lining (see tips in the instructions).

Biguine Large khaki and fuchsia

• Fabric: khaki polyester canvas
• Contrast fabric: “Bellissimo” fuchsia vinyl
• Lining: cotton ginko pattern “Aphrodite” emerald
• Fuchsia zippers

Nothing is interfaced and flexible foam was basted on the bottom of the lining (see tips in the instructions).

Biguine Medium fuchsia and khaki

• Fabric: “Bellissimo” fuchsia vinyl
• Contrast fabric : khaki polyester canvas
• Lining: pink and khaki “Darry” cotton
• Khaki zippers

Nothing is interfaced and no flexible foam.

Biguine bag worn

The 2 sizes of the Biguine bag worn by Sandra.

Some of your Biguine bags

These are the latest bags sewn by you, using the Biguine pattern.
You can view more here on Pinterest.

Merci

Thanks to the DreamTeam of pattern testers !

Thanks to Amélie Filauchette, Annie Valencroix, Camille Camille M’craft, Caro Folies de Cajumy, Chantal Chantal New Style, Cyrielle Les mains en l’air, Dado Dado Créa, Evelyne l’Atelier d’Eve, Julia J. Atelier 24, Manu Les Créas d’Ema, Marina l’Atelier créatif de Marina, Marion Mes CreAJe, Nicole L’atelier d’Au, O’Kryn O’Kryn Prod, Rozenn Petit monde de Rozenn, Sophie Epik and Laurence, Guylaine and Anne La Mercerie des Créateurs.

Thanks also to Maria aka Velosews for proofreading the English version of the instructions.

Buy the Biguine bag pattern !

You can buy the pattern in the shop.

Needed supplies are listed there.

This pattern is available as a downloadable pdf only. Help page.