Introducing the super-versatile and cuddly Hugo Handbag sewing pattern, your new best friend and favourite go-to accessory!Please note, you are buying a downloadable PDF and SVG files only, you are not buying a completed bag.
The Hugo Handbag is a bowler-style bag that can be sewn with both vinyl or leather and comes complete with two adorable faces, a charming cat and a delightful dog. It can also be sewn plain or with a sublimated front if you prefer. Inside, it features bound seams using the effortless foldover elastic technique which boosts the strength and stability of the bag.
Crafted with attention to detail and practicality in mind, the Hugo Handbag is spacious enough to hold all your daily essentials and features three pockets with three different techniques to learn, because who doesn't love pockets? This skill-builder pattern includes step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, and multiple video tutorials, making it suitable for confident beginner bagmakers and beyond.
Additionally, the Hugo Handbag pattern includes SVG files for all pattern pieces, making it effortless for those with cutting tools like Cricuts to easily cut out the necessary pieces (though you can also cut pieces by hand too if you prefer).
Designed with the home sewer in mind, the Hugo Handbag pattern can be suitable for sewing on domestic machines. The key lies in selecting the right materials and considering the power of your machine for a smooth crafting experience.
What's more, the Hugo Handbag pattern is fully customizable and can be enhanced with additional add-on packs. Explore our collection of add-onsto expand your handbag's design possibilities. Please note that add-on packs are sold separately.
Soft, upholstery weight leather OR vinyl in two or more colours (Base bag pattern uses a single 12" x 54" roll of vinyl. Additional vinyl required for various faces.)
Topstitching thread
0.5m quilting cotton lining fabric
8mm double-sided rivets
4 screw-in 10mm dome/decorative rivets for handle tabs
4 screw-in 12mm dome rivets or purse feet
2 screw-in metal strap connectors no wider than 25mm
30cm of Decovil (HEAVY) interfacing
2m of 25mm fold-over elastic
70cm continuous size 5 zipper and 3 pulls
2m x 3mm foam or polyurethane piping cord - Do not use cotton cord
Strap
2 swivel clips to suit 20mm strap
Buckle to suit 20mm strap
1.2m of 16mm twill tape - To prevent leather stretching
Tools
Hole puncher and hand/tabletop riveting equipment
1/4” piping foot OR zipper foot and Teflon/roller/walking feet for your sewing machine
Quilting clips / binder clips / curtain clips
Leather edge paint to match bag colours
Size 18 or above machine needles appropriate for your material
The Hugo Handbag PDF Pattern - With SVGs + Video Tutorials!
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Caitlin Carr
Love my Cow Purse
This purse was such a fun make! As soon as I get an industrial I will be making more. I can’t wait! Also my kids have each picked out which one they want.
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Rebecca
Amazing Pattern!
The Hugo Handbag is such a great pattern! The instructions are very detailed and easy to follow. The color-coded graphics are very helpful as well. I highly recommend this pattern!
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Tammy
Love the pattern
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Carrie Preston
Hugo
Love these patterns. Here as re the ones I made so far.
