Meet the Gloria Bag sewing pattern by Sew Hungry Hippie, our November Hippie Makers Club project! This useful mid-size bag brings together eight slip-in pockets, a recessed zipper opening, and handles, with the option to add a crossbody strap. If you love sewing bags with plenty of organization and versatile carrying options, Gloria has a lot to offer.
Ready to sew along? Watch the Gloria Bag video tutorial for the sewing walk-through to accompany your project.
Gloria Bag sewing pattern features
- Eight slip-in pockets: Give your everyday essentials their own spots instead of letting everything collect at the bottom of your bag.
- Recessed zipper main opening: A zippered opening finishes the main compartment.
- Handles: Carry your finished Gloria Bag by its handles.
- Optional crossbody strap: Add a crossbody strap for another way to carry your handmade bag.
- Sewable leather straps: A strap detail to incorporate into your bag-making project.
- No interfacing needed with the featured materials: The exterior and lining substrates used for this project are versatile and easy to sew.
A mid-size bag with pockets and carrying options
The Gloria Bag combines the details I love in an everyday bag: pockets for organization, a recessed zipper, and a choice of handles or a crossbody strap. Eight slip-in pockets give you room to organize smaller items, while the main compartment keeps the design practical for everyday use.
I've been using my Gloria Bag nonstop, and I hope you love yours as much as I do! Making your own bag is a lovely way to bring your style to something you'll reach for again and again.
Watch the Gloria Bag video tutorial
Pair the Gloria Bag PDF sewing pattern with the Gloria Bag sewing video walk-through. Keep the pattern nearby as you work, and pause or revisit the video whenever you want another look at the construction.
Before you begin, review the pattern's material requirements and decide whether you'd like to add the optional crossbody strap. The no-interfacing approach described here refers to the exterior and lining materials featured in this project, rather than a promise that every fabric substitution will work the same way.
The inspiration behind the Gloria Bag
Gloria is named after Gloria Steinem, a cultural icon and feminist whose work has inspired people around the world. Feminism isn't about being anti-men; it's about equality. If you'd like to explore that history, you can read more about second-wave feminism here.
I hope this project inspires you to make a bag that feels like you. Grab your Gloria Bag PDF pattern, pull up the video tutorial, and let's sew!
