BRISTOL Vanity Case PDF Pattern
Bristol is a charming and functional sewing pattern from Vanity, designed to suit all everyday uses. Available as a vanity case or small handbag, it can be sewn in two sizes for each version. The vanity cases can even be transformed into lunch boxes or coolers by adding a suitable thermal lining. Its double-slider zip flap, full lining without bias binding and small inside pocket make it a practical and attractive design. In terms of style, Bristol offers two types of handles — basic or with loops — as well as an optional 50 or 55 cm shoulder strap for carrying over the shoulder or across the body. The finishes are particularly neat, with seams completely enclosed between the layers. An essential model, to be sewn for the whole family or as a small, very feminine handbag.
One pattern, a thousand uses: everyday case, well-designed vanity case or small, elegant handbag.
Available in 4 sizes.
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Video tutorial
Size range
4 sizes
Large vanity bag: 25 x 18 x 16 cm
Small vanity bag: 20 x 15 x 13 cm
Small vanity pouch: 22 x 15 x 9 cm
Mini vanity bag: 19 x 11 x 8 cm
(Width x Height x Depth)
The recommended size for a lunch box is the large vanity bag, measuring 25 x 18 x 16 cm.
The smallest of the vanity bag sizes, the mini bag can hold a mobile phone, purse, glasses and lipstick.
The short shoulder strap is suitable for carrying on one shoulder, while the long shoulder strap allows you to carry it across your body.
Sewing level
Easy to intermediate
What you will learn with this pattern: how to sew a lining, assemble zippers, pockets and a shoulder strap.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Fabric suggestions
- Outer fabric: quilted, poplin, linen, canvas, gabardine, denim, jacquard, imitation leather, leather, honeycomb, jeans, oilcloth, corduroy.
- Lining: poplin, insulated material for coolers (for lunch box option).
- Interfacing: H630 or H640 type heat-bonded wadding (for the outer fabric) & S320 type semi-rigid interfacing (for the lining) or Style-Vil type foam (except for vanity bags, as the foam is too thick for these small formats).
Contents of the pattern
- French tutorial
- English tutorial
- PDF pattern in A4 or US letter format: 12 pages
- PDF pattern in A1 format: 1 page to be printed at a copy shop
- Projectable PDF pattern
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The pattern download link will be sent immediately upon receipt of payment.
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Bonus
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