3-in-1 Crossbody Bag Sewing Pattern – Easy Bag Project for Modern Sewists
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I’ve had so much fun sewing up a few Connection Bags recently, and I’m excited to finally share them with you. This 3-in-1 crossbody bag sewing pattern is such a satisfying project—quick to make, super functional, and a great way to play with your favorite fabrics.
👉 Grab the Connection Bag Pattern here!
I pulled this fabric and hardware combo from Stitch Supply Co. almost a year ago, but between all the quilting I’ve been doing, the motivation to start just wasn’t there. That changed when I realized I needed a fast, functional sew that would give me a break from big quilt projects. This modern bag sewing pattern totally fit the bill!
👉 Grab the Connection Bag Pattern here!
Sewing with SF101: My Go-To for Structured Bags
It’s been a while since I’ve sewn with Pellon SF101 fusible stabilizer, and I forgot how much I love it. If you haven’t used it before, definitely try it out for your next bag sewing project. You simply press it onto the wrong side of your fabric, and it gives your fabric that perfect extra structure without making it stiff or bulky. It’s ideal for a crossbody bag, especially when you want it to hold its shape.
Canvas and Linen? Yes, Please!
This pattern offers three bag sizes—large, medium, and small crossbody styles—and I had fun experimenting with different fabric combinations for each.
- For the large fold-over crossbody, I used a gorgeous Ruby Star Society Winterglow print for the lower exterior, paired with a burnt orange canvas from Stitch Supply.
- The medium-sized crossbody features Zen Chic’s dots on top, with a plain black canvas on the bottom (because, let’s be real, white canvas would be dirty in a heartbeat).
- The small crossbody bag might be my favorite. I used a Robert Kaufman linen designed by Anna Graham (Noodlehead), and the print just screams summer—exactly when I plan to use it most!
If you're looking for a bag pattern that works with quilting cotton, canvas, or linen, this one checks all the boxes.
Choosing Webbing & Hardware – Let the Fabric Lead the Way
The fabric combinations really inspired the direction I went with hardware.
- The warm oranges paired beautifully with gold hardware,
- The sleek black and cream called for gunmetal,
- And the light, airy summer feel of the small bag was perfect with silver/chrome hardware.
When it came to webbing, I had the luxury of shopping in person at Stitch Supply (they’re open to the public on Thursdays!). Ann’s selection is incredible—so many colors and textures of bag hardware, zippers, and webbing to audition with your fabric choices.
👉 Grab the Connection Bag Pattern here!
Do You Make Quilted Bags? I Can Help!
While this particular project didn’t involve quilting, I know a lot of you love to make quilted totes, bags, and accessories. If you're looking to add texture and durability to your panels before construction, I offer professional longarm quilting services for bag panels too!
Just send in a yard and a half of your exterior fabric, lining, and Soft & Stable or batting. Quilting a bag panel typically runs around $50 and adds that custom, high-end touch to your project.
🔗 Learn more about my longarm quilting services here ✉️ Got questions about pantographs or anything else quilty related? Just shoot me an email—I’m happy to help!
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👉 Ready to sew your own 3-in-1 Connection Bag? Grab the Connection Bag Pattern here and get started today!
