Sew a relaxed, stylish slouch tote with The "Lucille" Bag Pattern by Abbey Lane Quilts. Featuring a generous gathered hobo silhouette, a scooped neckline, integrated shoulder straps, decorative cinched side ties, and a secure magnetic snap closure, Lucille brings effortless retro charm to your everyday wardrobe.
Designed for confident beginners and intermediate bag makers, this pattern guides you step-by-step through shaping, assembling the lined body, and constructing reinforced canvas-interfaced handles. The result is a lightweight, roomy shoulder bag that looks fantastic sewn in playful novelty prints, bold florals, canvas, or linen.
Pattern Details
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Brand / Publisher: Abbey Lane Quilts
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Pattern Name: The "Lucille" Bag (SKU: #157)
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Technique: Standard Machine Bag Construction & Gathering
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner / Intermediate
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Finished Bag Dimensions: 16" W x 20" H (including handle drop)
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Key Features: Soft gathered hobo body, scooped top opening, cinched side-tie details, and magnetic snap top closure
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Format: Printed Paper Pattern
Why We Love It The gathered bottom and scooped top create a wonderfully comfortable shoulder carry that expands to hold farmers market finds, craft projects, or daily essentials. The accent side ties offer an easy way to introduce coordinating prints and playful contrast.
Coral and Olive Inspiration
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Contrast Styling: Highlight a large-scale graphic print on the exterior and pair it with coordinating polka dots, stripes, or ginghams for the handles and side ties.
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Everyday Durability: Uses canvas as an internal stabilizer to give the bag soft structure and long-lasting strength without making it stiff or heavy.
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Hardware Accent: Finish with a discreet small sew-in or pronged magnetic snap for an easy, secure closure.
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Maker Coordinates: Pairs beautifully with Aurifil 50wt cotton thread, lightweight canvas interfacing, magnetic snaps, and designer quilting cottons or linens.
Coral and Olive Note This listing is for the physical printed paper bag pattern only (fabrics, canvas interfacing, magnetic snap, and supplies sold separately). Stored in a smoke-free, pet-free studio.
