Iris Mini Crossbody by A Quaint Stitch, full tutorial - An OKSew Designer Showcase

In this Designer Showcase tutorial we will be sewing the Iris Mini Crossbody, a free pattern from A Quaint Stitch.

Skills I will cover in this tutorial include:
- Topstitching
- Sewing & topstitching curves
- Installing a magnetic snap
- Interior zipper pockets
- Making a two-toned crossbody strap
- Applying the “Better Boxed Bottoms” principles
- Hybrid birthing method

I am sewing on a domestic Juki HZL-DX7. My bag is made using mora faux leather from Emmaline Bags for the exterior and interfaced cotton woven from Geek Garden Fabric for the interior.

Get your copy of the Iris pattern here:

https://aquaintstitch.com/product/fre...

From the designer:
“The Iris Crossbody bag is an adorable mini statement bag that is a perfect accompaniment to your wardrobe. The Iris is a quick and easy sew pattern suitable for beginners.”

Finished Size: 9” W x 7” H x 2.25” D
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Features:– Front flap with a magnetic snap closure– Interior zippered pocket– Adjustable crossbody strap

This tutorial was made with permission from Neepa Suraj of A Quaint Stitch. Thank you!

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:02 D-ring connectors
00:05:39 Two-toned crossbody strap
00:21:44 Interior zipper pocket
00:38:55 Front flap
00:53:57 Piecing the exterior front
00:58:37 Piecing the exterior back
01:08:29 Adjusting the angle of the boxed bottom
01:12:55 Magnetic snap
01:14:00 Joining the exterior front and exterior back
01:19:47 - Boxing exterior corners
01:22:00 Attaching D rings
01:23:44 Sewing the interior
01:24:50 Joining the interior and exterior
01:31:10 Top stitching bag opening
01:35:30 - Closing the lining
01:39:50 - Closing the interior pocket
01:43:10 Take aways