Just Kisses

FORAGE BAG
Designed by Anna Graham of Noodlhead for RK
www.noodle-head.com

A petite set of cross body bags. Zippered front opening is perfect for easy and secure access
to your most important items and elegant darts help bring shaping to the bag as well as
adding sophisticated detail. Interior pocket (regular size only) is perfect for a pen and phone.

Approximate finished dimensions:

9” wide, 2” deep, 11-1/2 ” tall regular {7” wide, 1-1/2” deep, 9” tall mini}

For questions about this pattern, please email Patterns@RobertKaufman.com.

 Fabric and Supplies Needed
Fabric amounts based on yardage that is 44” wide.

Regular Bag Mini Bag

Fabric Yardage Fabric Yardage

Exterior 1/2 yard Exterior 1/2 yard

Lining 1/2 yard Lining 1/2 yard

1/4 yard 1/4 yard

Accent OR Accent OR
fat quarter fat quarter

*Mini size noted in { } throughout.

You will also need:
1-3/4 {1} yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon SF101 - 20” wide
one 8” {6”} zipper* for exterior zip pocket
two 3/8” metal grommets (Dritz brand, setting tool needed as well)
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For individual use only - Not for resale
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Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight Canvas (6-7 oz. weight) or medium weight quilting
fabric for exterior fabric and accent fabric. Quilting cotton for Lining.
*= pattern assumes zipper tape width of 1 inch.

Additional supplies + tools:

Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or
16 denim or Microtex needle, glue pen (Sewline glue pen is my favorite), 25mm bias tape
maker (optional), seam sealant (such as Fray-Check, optional)

Notes Before You Begin

- Read through all of the instructions before beginning.
- All of the seam allowances are 1/2” unless otherwise noted.
- All of the basting seam allowances are 1/4” unless otherwise noted.
- Make sure to backstitch at beginning and end of each seam to secure stitches.
- Press seam allowances open unless otherwise noted.
- Topstitch 1/8” away from edges or seams.
- Use a longer stitch length when topstitching (2.8-3.0mm) Right side
- Width of fabric (WOF) is equal to at least 44” wide.
- Right sides together has been abbreviated to RST.
- Wrong sides together has been abbreviated to WST. Wrong side
- Remember to measure twice and cut once!

Cutting Instructions
Please note that pieces are cut from pattern pieces as well as rectangular measurements.
Use a gridded ruler, rotary cutter, and cutting mat to cut the rectangular pieces to size.

Mini size noted in { } throughout.

From Exterior fabric:

Two Main Panels (cut one, then cut one to dotted line)
Two Straps - 2” tall x 30-1/2” wide
Four 1” tall x 2-1/2” wide Zipper End Tabs

From Lining fabric:

Two Main Panels (cut one, then cut one to dotted line)
Two 6-1/2” tall x 7” wide Interior Slip Pockets
Two 2”-wide bias cut strips, to be made into approx. 1 {3/4} yards of bias tape binding. See
instructions on Page 5.

From Accent fabric:

Two Top Accents

From Fusible Woven Interfacing (20”-wide):

One Strap - 60” tall x 2” wide {Two 30” tall x 2” wide Straps}
Four Main Panels (cut two, then cut two to dotted line)
Two Top Accent
One 6-1/2” tall x 7” wide Interior Slip Pocket
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 Prepare
Step 1: Fuse fusible woven interfacing to the wrong side of each corresponding exterior,
lining, and accent pieces. Only one Interior Slip Pocket (if making regular size) will be
interfaced. Do not fuse interfacing to strap. That will be done in a later step.

Step 2: Main Panel pieces cut to dotted line will be referred to as Front Panel pieces, Main
Panel pieces cut to full pattern piece height we be referred to as Back Panel pieces. With
a water soluble pen, mark on the interfacing indicating which piece is which so as to avoid
confusion during construction.

Step 3: Transfer dart markings to

all Main Panel pieces. You’ll have
two Main Panel pieces from the
exterior fabric and two from the
lining fabric, marking 8 darts total.

Step 4: To sew a dart, fold the

fabric RST with dart legs aligned.
Sew along the marked dart line.
Repeat for remaining darts, again
there will be 8 darts total.

Figure 1

Step 5: On exterior Main Panel darts, press dart in toward

center of panel. On right side, topstitch along dart fold.
This holds the dart in place as well as adding detail!

Figure 2

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 Make Strap

Step 1: Place strap pieces RST and sew along one short end. Press seam open. Fuse
interfacing {end-to-end for mini} on wrong side.

Figure 3

Step 2: Fold strap in half lengthwise WST. Open and press raw edges to center crease. Fold in
half again and press. Strap will be 1/2” wide.

Step 3: Topstitch along open long edge. Set strap aside.

Figure 4

Prepare Bias Binding

The bias binding will be prepared similarly to the Strap. Feel free to use a bias tape maker to
speed up the process!

Step 1: Join strips by placing RST at a 90-degree angle. Sew along

angled edge using a 1/4” seam allowance. Press seam open.

Figure 5

Step 2: Fold continuous strip in half lengthwise WST. Open and press
raw edges to center crease (or use bias tape maker and follow
manufacturer’s instructions). I find that spray starch works great for
nice crisp edges.

Figure 6

Step 3: Fold in half again and press. Now you’ll have 1/2”-wide
double fold bias binding. Set aside.

Figure 7
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 Make and Attach Interior Slip Pocket (Regular size only)
Step 1: Place Interior Slip Pocket pieces
RST. Sew along all edges leaving a 4”
opening along one side edge. Clip
corners and turn right side out. Use
turning tool (or chopstick) to push out
corners. Press.

Figure 8

Step 2: Topstitch along top (6”) pocket edge. Add additional row of topstitching as desired.

Step 3: Center pocket 1-1/2 ” down from top (straight edge) on lining Back Panel piece. Pin
in place.

Step 4: Sew along sides and bottom of pocket, beginning and ending with a small narrow
triangle in each corner for reinforcement.

1½”
2

1
3

Step 5: Mark a vertical line 1-1/2 ” from right edge of

pocket. Topstitch on marked line, beginning at bottom 1½”
edge of pocket. Set aside.

Figure 9

Prepare Zipper

Press one short end of each Zipper End Tab to the wrong
side by 1/2”. End Tabs will now measure 1” tall by 2” wide.
Place folded edge aligned to just past the zipper end stop.
Two End Tabs will be sandwiching the zipper. Topstitch
in place. Repeat for remaining End Tabs and remaining
zipper end. TIP: Glue will be very helpful for keeping these
little pieces in place before you topstitch.
Figure 10

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 Assemble Bag
Step 1: With exterior Front Panel right side Front Panel
up, center prepared zipper right side down (exterior fabric) zipper right side down
(zipper pull at left) on top aligned to top
straight edge. Glue or pin in place along
zipper tape.

Step 2: Place lining Front Panel right side down

on top of zipper, aligned to zipper tape. Pin in
place. With zipper foot, sew along the ‘zipper Front Panel
sandwich’ using a 1/4 ” seam allowance. (lining fabric)

Step 3: Press Front Panel pieces away from

zipper, WST.

Step 4: Trim away excess Zipper End Tab from

each side.
Figure 11

Front Panel Top Accent

(exterior fabric) (accent fabric)
Step 5: Topstitch along zipper through all layers.

Figure 12

Step 6: With one Top Accent right side

up, place remaining zipper tape on top
aligned to one long edge, zipper will be
facing right side up and exterior Front
Panel will be facing right side up. Glue or
pin in place along zipper tape. Top Accent
(accent fabric)
Front Panel
Step 7: Place remaining Top Accent piece (exterior fabric)
right side down on top, aligned to zipper
tape. Pin in place. With zipper foot, sew
along the ‘zipper sandwich’ using a 1/4”
seam allowance.

Figure 13

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 Top Accent
(accent fabric)

Back Panel
(lining fabric)
Step 8: Press Top Accent pieces away from zipper,
Front Panel WST. Topstitch along zipper through all layers.
(exterior fabric)

Figure 14

Step 9: With one lining Back Panel (with

pocket) right side up, place Top Accent Top Accent
on top, aligned to long edge. Lining side (accent fabric)
of completed Step 8 unit will be RST with
lining Back Panel. Place exterior Back Panel
right side down on top of Top Accent. Pin
in place. Four layers will be pinned together Back Panel
here: the exterior Back Panel, the remaining (lining fabric)
raw edges of the two Top Accents, and the
lining Back Panel. Front Panel
(exterior fabric)

Back Panel Back Panel

(exterior fabric) (lining fabric)
Back Panel
Figure 15
(lining fabric)

Front Panel
(exterior fabric)

Step 10: Sew using a 1/4” seam

allowance.

Figure 16
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 Back Panel
(exterior fabric)
Back Panel
(lining fabric)

ma
Step 11: Press Back Panel pieces away
from Top Accent, WST.
Top Accent
Step 12: Topstitch along exterior Back (accent fabric)
Panel fabric along the Top Accent seam
through all layers.

Front Panel
(exterior fabric)

Figure 17

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 Construct Bag
Step 1: Machine baste layers together with wrong sides of the fabric together, around entire
perimeter using a 1/4” seam allowance. Note: Exterior and lining of the front will be wrong
sides together, and exterior and lining of the back will be wrong sides together. TIP: Finger
press darts in opposing directions to ‘nest’ the dart seam and reduce bulk.

Step 2: Open zipper halfway. folded edge

Step 3: Fold assembled bag in half with (accent fabric)

exterior pieces RST. Pin being sure to match
up darts and Top Accent/Main Panel
exterior pieces along the side seams. Sew
around the left, bottom and right edges
using a 1/2” seam allowance. Clip corners. (lining fabric)
match seams

Note:
Finish the inside raw edge with the bias
binding strip you prepared earlier. Because
the upper top edge of the bag will not
be seen once the grommets are installed
in the next step, the bias tape at the top
corners of the bag can be left raw. Figure 18

Step 4: Unfold binding and align long raw edge with raw edge of bag. Right side of binding
will be facing right side of lining Front/Back Panel. Beginning at top corner, sew binding in
place by sewing on the first crease of binding (towards raw edge of bag).

folded edge folded edge

Step 5: Wrap binding around raw edge

(lining) of seam, just covering the previous
Sew bias binding to raw stitching. It will help to press the binding,
edge of bag lining (contin-
ue along sides and bottom especially at the curved corners. Pin
raw edge of bag but not or clip binding in place. Sew binding
across folded top)
in place close to inner folded edge of
binding.
Figure 19

Step 6: Slide zipper all the way open, turn bag exterior side out. Press carefully along curved
bottom edges to get a nice smooth edge.

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 Install Grommets
Step 1: Make a mark 1” from top and 1-1/2” {1”} from
each side edge of Top Accent. Mark grommet hole
on Top Accent by centering grommet over marking
and tracing the inner diameter of grommet onto
Top Accent piece using a water-soluble pen. Using 1”
a sharp scissors, cut hole through all layers of Top
Accent.
1½” {1”}
Step 2: Set both grommets by inserting grommet post
through front side of the bag, flipping bag over, and
placing grommet washer over grommet post. Use
the setting tool for your particular grommet to set
each grommet by hammering it secure. Grommets Figure 20
will be snug to the fabric when set correctly.

Insert Strap
Thread Strap through grommet and double knot to secure in place. Trim excess end of raw
edge of Strap at an angle and seal with seam sealant if desired. Repeat for remaining end
of Strap through remaining grommet, adjusting overall length if needed.

That’s all! Enjoy using your new bag!

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 Templates

Cut to dotted line for Front Panel

Test Box:
When printed at
100% this box will
measure 1’’ square.

FORAGE BAG
Main Panel (Regular)
PLACE ON FOLD

Cut 8 on fold:
2 exterior fabric (cut 1, then cut 1 cut to dotted line)
2 lining fabric (cut 1, then cut 1 cut to dotted line)
4 fusible woven interfacing (cut 2, then cut 2 cut to dotted line)

Designed by Anna Graham for Robert Kaufman Fabrics

All rights reserved.
www.noodle-head.com 2018

dart (mark on all

pieces)

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 Test Box:
When printed at
100% this box will
measure 1’’ square.
FORAGE BAG
Top Accent (Regular)
Cut 4
2 accent fabric
2 fusible woven interfacing

Cut to dotted line for Front Panel

Designed by Anna Graham for Robert Kaufman Fabrics
All rights reserved.
www.noodle-head.com 2018

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Test Box: Cut to dotted line for Front Panel
When printed at
100% this box will
measure 1’’ square.

FORAGE BAG
Main Panel (Mini)
PLACE ON FOLD

Cut 8 on fold:
2 exterior fabric (cut 1, then cut 1 cut to dotted line)
2 lining fabric (cut 1, then cut 1 cut to dotted line)
4 fusible woven interfacing (cut 2, then cut 2 cut to
dotted line)

Designed by Anna Graham for Robert Kaufman Fabrics

All rights reserved.
www.noodle-head.com 2018

dart (mark on all

pieces)

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 Test Box: Cut to dotted line for Front Panel
When printed at
100% this box will
measure 1’’ square.

FORAGE BAG
Main Panel (Mini)
PLACE ON FOLD

Cut 8 on fold:

Designed by Anna Graham for Robert Kaufman Fabrics

2 exterior fabric (cut 1, then cut 1 cut to dotted line)
Top Accent (Mini)

2 lining fabric (cut 1, then cut 1 cut to dotted line)

2 fusible woven interfacing
FORAGE BAG

4 fusible woven interfacing (cut 2, then cut 2 cut to

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dotted line)
2 accent fabric

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Cut 4

Designed by Anna Graham for Robert Kaufman Fabrics

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dart (mark on all

pieces)

This pattern may be used for personal purposes only and may not be reproduced in any form without the
express permission from Robert Kaufman Fabrics. This pattern is not for resale. All patterns, unless otherwise
attributed, are © Robert Kaufman Co., Inc. 2005-2018. All rights reserved.
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