eBook: Sew a Foldover Bag | San Diego

Would you like to sew our versatile San Diego foldover bag? It's even easier now: with our pattern in two sizes, even beginners can do it with ease!

Sew a foldover bag – pattern in two sizes

Our San Diego foldover bag comes in two practical sizes

The small version measures approx. 28*33 cm. It is wonderful as a handbag or cross-body bag.

The large version is approx. 30*43 cm and is ideal as a shopper, diaper bag, or a spacious companion for work and leisure.

Fabric requirements

For the small version, you need approx. 50 cm of fabric each for the outside and the lining.
For the larger version, you need approx. 60 cm of fabric each for the outside and the lining.

As a bonus, in this eBook I show you how you can use a fabric scrap to conjure up a great decoration for your new foldover!

A note on the material

San Diego can be sewn from bag fabrics, leather, TexiPap, SnapPap, cork, softshell, as well as all sturdy fabrics like cotton woven fabric, decorative fabric, sailcloth, corduroy, denim, or canvas.

I am totally in love with this TexiPap in rose gold^*. It is the first time I have sewn with TexiPap. The material itself is very light. You can not only sew it but also stamp, emboss, or punch it.

It is also washable, tear-proof, and water-resistant. It is very easy to sew. If you want to turn it inside out, you should leave a generous turning opening because TexiPap is bulkier than fabric! It feels more like strong cardboard!

I love this slightly crumpled finish because the light refracts so beautifully on it.

Next, I will try out the TexiPap in silver - I can imagine that the color can be combined very well with blue or green tones.

The extravagant denim fabric with embroidered flowers comes from Stoffe-Werning, who also offer their fabrics on Amazon.

I couldn't resist and ordered it in three variations right away. I think all three are great - naturally, you could also sew children's clothing or tunics from the large-patterned fine denim. But for my taste, it is (reinforced with Vlieseline S320) the ideal fabric for large bags! A dream!

Sources for the fabrics and materials

Embroidered denim^* from Stoffe-Werning

Metallic zippers^* from Etsy

Vlieseline S320^* from Amazon

Texipap in rose gold^* from Amazon

For questions and suggestions, you can send me an email at any time: hilfe@sewsimple.de

Download the eBook now and sew the San Diego foldover bag!

And now, have fun sewing!
Happy simple sewing
Your Sabine