The Compton Bag Pattern
The Compton is a large, yet slim, carryall bag with a center zipper compartment. The feminine shape of the bag is an eyecatcher and loved by everyone who sees it. She features three large compartments for wallets and essentials, three slip pockets, one zipper pocket, and a sunglasses pocket. These interior pockets are customizable and can be configured in any way desired.
The Compton is uniquely constructed, causing it to be rated as intermediate to advanced, but don't let that scare you! Improve your skills and learn a few new ones by constructing The Compton for yourself.
Cotton, cotton canvas, faux leather, or genuine leather can be used to construct this bag. One exterior fabric can be used for the entire bag, or a contrasting fabric can be used for the gusset and handles.
Waterproof canvas, cotton, linen, or other similar materials can be used for the interior lining. If using cotton or linen for the lining, the pieces will need to be backed with woven interfacing like SF101, Wovenfuse, or other similar weight interfacing.
In addition, a stabilizer is needed to give the bag firmness. Decovil Light or other similar weight stabilizer should be used to stabilize the exterior of the bag but should remain outside of your seam allowances. Decovil Heavy, Peltex, or other similar weight stabilizer can be used to stabilize the base of the bag.
Finished Size - 12"W x 14.5"T x 3.5"D
Skill Level - Intermediate to Advanced
Materials List
- 1 yard of material for the exterior (if you are using vinyl, faux leather, or cork, this is two 18” rolls. If you want to use contrasting fabric, one 18” roll of main and one 18” roll of accent fabric are needed)
- 1 yard of woven interfacing for the exterior (if using cotton, cotton canvas, or other similar weight fabric)
- 1 ½ yards of lining material
- 2 yards of woven interfacing for the lining (if using cotton, linen, or other similar fabric)
- 4" of 36" wide Decovil Light stabilizer
- 4" of 36” wide Decovil Heavy stabilizer
- 2 yards of double fold bias binding
Hardware
- 1 – #5 Zipper cut to 18.5”
- 1 – #5 Zipper cut to 9”
- 2 – Magnetic Snaps
- 1 – ½” Swivel Clasp (optional key fob)
- 12 – Rivets (to connect handles)
- Additional Rivets (optional for slip pockets)
- Purse Feet (optional)
- Edge paint as indicated (optional)