Hillgate baguette bag / clutch – floral smocking – PDF sewing pattern

PDF sewing pattern + instructions to make the Hillgate baguette. Inspired by the colourful houses of Hillgate Place in Notting Hill, The Hillgate baguette stands out from the crowd, featuring beautiful floral smocked detailing and closes with a zipper – the versatile pattern includes options to make the Hillgate as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, clutch or toiletry bag.

The bag is a stunning addition to any (festive) outfit and makes a great unique handmade gift for your loved ones. It requires only 0.5m of fabric, making it the perfect scrap project! 

Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/PZCtaS-nD80

Styles: shoulder bag, crossbody bag, clutch / toiletry bag (please refer to the listing pictures for the measurements)

Sewing level: intermediate, confident beginners with some sewing experience also welcome. Having some hand sewing experience will also be helpful in completing this pattern.

Fabric suggestions:

Main fabric: medium weight fabric (plain woven, no stretch). Suggested: cotton, linen, ramie, poplin, denim or chambray, suiting fabric, natural or artificial silk (duchess, taffeta, satin, dupion), velvet, thin pleather. Cotton or linen will be easiest to work with if you are new to the floral smocking technique

Lining: thin to medium weight fabric (plain woven, no stretch), polyester, acetate, viscose, silk (crepe de chine, habotai), cotton

Interfacing: 150gsm non-woven interfacing, the bag will be structured but still have a little softness to it (also depends on main fabric usage). If you would like the bag to be stiffer, you can use a heavier interfacing, or less heavy if you prefer the bag to be more slouchy. The pattern uses non-fusible interfacing, which is sewn into the bag. This has been chosen because if you put an iron on the floral smocking, it will flatten them. However, you can also use fusible interfacing (or batting, foam interfacing), just don’t iron it to the floral pieces (but sew it in)

Purchase includes the following digital files:

-          A4 / US Letter pattern

-          A0 pattern

-          Instruction booklet (in English)

Please make sure to print the pdf pattern at actual size and check the test square.

Questions: please don’t hesitate to send an email: gingerrellinalondon@gmail.com  

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