We are super proud of this new and very adorable overnight bag {free PDF pattern} by Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty featuring the newest Birch Organic line, Serengeti by Jay-Cyn Designs! Sleepovers and weekenders will be a breeze! Well hey, there might be some safari animals lurking close by and your little explorer will have the perfect bag to stow everything needed for a journey through vast wilderness of Africa - even if that might be just in the back yard!

This retro overnight bag is inspired by vintage bowling ball bags and features bright and colorful modern prints from the Serengeti range.
It is quilted and features (optional) contrast piping and a double zip opening and 2 pockets. Plenty of room for all the overnight essentials including your child's favorite stuffed toy.
Supplies
- 1/2 yard each of: giraffe family sun, quill stripe multi, the herd teal, pebble stripe multi
- Wadding/batting
- Heavy duty interfacing
- 2 x 22" zippers*
- 1 x 16" zipper*
- Retro Overnight Bag PDF Pattern
Optional:
- 120" piping
- Small piece of velcro or 2 snaps
Preparation
- Cut out all pattern pieces and make piping if using home made.
- Cut base piece from heavy duty interfacing and baste to wrong side of interior base.
- Cut all interior pieces (not interior pocket) and 1 strap from wadding/batting also and baste to wrong side of interior pieces plus 1 strap piece.
Instructions
Seams are 1/2" unless otherwise stated.
Interior
Step 1
Sew along top edge of interior pocket right sides facing (RSF).
Step 2
Press wrong sides facing (WSF) and sew a line of top stitching 1/4" from top edge.
Step 3
Insert elastic securing with a line of stitching either end 1/4" from edge.
Step 4
Baste pocket at sides and base to one of the interior main panel.
Step 5
Sew base to two main interior panels, start and stop 1/2" from top of base, and set aside.
Exterior of Bag
Step 1
Sew the pocket (side and base) (RSF) leaving 1/4" seam allowance from top and press the front of the pocket seam allowance to wrong side.
Step 2
Swap to using a zipper foot for your sewing machine. Place the top edge of the zipper lined up with the top of the pocket with the right side of the zipper facing up. Place the longer raw edge of the upper front right side facing the zipper and lined up against the top edge of the pocket. Sew in place.
Step 3
Turn over and line up the front of the pocket with the zipper and the lower front and sew the bottom edge of the zipper.
Step 4
Baste the pocket along the sides and base 1/4" from edge.
If you are using piping then baste around the main panels 3/8" from the edge.
If you are planning on using a velcro closure then sew it in place now 1/2" from the top of one end of the base piece.
Step 5
Sew base to main exterior panels.
Strap
Step 1
Sew the two strap pieces along the long edges RSF.
Step 2
Turn the strap right side out and top stitch close to edge.
Flap
Step 1
Pin the zipper left hand side RSF the right side of the flap and the second zipper right side RSF the left side of the flap. Place both zippers' stops 1" from the short edge of the flap and stitch the ends in place.
Step 2
Pin the zippers in place between the interior and exterior flap pieces (RSF) and sew all the way around the flap leaving the bottom edge open. Turn right side out.
Sew velcro to interior or add snaps on the top edge.
Assembling bag
Step 1
Turn exterior of bag inside out. Sew other side of flap zippers in place on the exterior. start at the top of 1 zipper, sew along the short edge of the flap, joining it to the bag exterior and sew up the other zipper finishing at the top.
Step 2
Turn exterior right side out. Put exterior of bag inside interior (RSF) Sew all the way around the edge leaving a gap for turning along the edge where the zippers end. Turn bag right side out and put interior inside. Close the opening with a blind or whipstitch.
Step 4
Sew straps in place.
Add snaps to main bag if using.
Thanks so much for reading along! Happy sewing lovelies! xo
This is so gorgeous! REALLY love it! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! Just wish I was able to download the pattern :(
ReplyDelete(I've tried everything and I can't seem to check out after adding the pattern to my cart and filling in all the required info on The Crafty Kitty's site.)
I'm having the same problem. I'm very bummed as this looks like a really cute bag!
DeleteSame here...filled the required cells and still got an error message "please provide public token" - no idea what it is...
ReplyDeleteThat's what I get too! :/
DeleteI hope everyone tried again. I was able to download the pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt worked for me. IF you use the first link provided in this blog post, you go to krafty kitty's site and "purchase' it. though it is free, you enter in your info, then after you "purchase is complete" you can download all the documents in PDF form. I hope that helps? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone! You must fill out the form in the checkout process to receive the pattern. You will not be charged because the pattern is free! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! Thanks for the tutorial! Would be perfect to sew for my foster care closet to be provided for children as they come into care.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this bag & it is going to look GREAT stuffed w/ hand made "STUFF" for my Granddaughter!! Thanks SEW much Crafty Kitty for this Awesome pattern!!!
ReplyDeleteFYI******* I just started the piping process and 60" is not enough. I bought 2 yards just to make sure and it barely covered once side of the bag. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping I have enough from another project to complete the other side of the bag.
I'm so sorry svannah! I think the piping calculation was the last bit of the pattern and when i took the circumference of the main panel pattern piece I must have doubled rather than quadrupled it! Will adjust it now!
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What an awesome bag .. when you print out the pieces do you use "actual size" or "fit to page?" .. could it be enlarged?
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ReplyDeleteI love this bag and am attempting to make one for both my kids to take as holiday handluggage on the plane. Am a bit confused though. On the strap piece it says to "cut two interior pocket." Does that mean I have to cut two strap pieces from the interior fabric? Has it got anything to do with the pocket?
Also, am I right in thinking the base goes all the way around the bag, thus forming the sides? Just trying to figure out where the wadding/base reinforcement bit has to go.
Thank you for this bag, I love it. Just hope I can get my head round it...
Laura, I'm thinking that you cut two straps from the interior pocket to use as the back side of the strap .. looks like the front is from another fabric, the back is from the dot same as the interior fabric .. looks like she used the dots as the interior of the outer pocket as well as the lining ... yes, the base goes around the bag forming the sides. She says to leave an opening where you poke the base reinforcement into and then stitch it shut by hand ...
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