Top Five Cross Body Bag Patterns 2024
This on trend cross body bag is a great staple in your wardrobe.
The Haralson Belt Bag is roomy enough for everyday use, and compact enough for evening use too. It features a rear zip pocket, an internal zip pocket and a variety of options for the secure front fastening.
This bag looks great in one fabric choice, or with a contrast flap too.
Cross body bags come in different shapes and sizes, some being more formal and others being more casual. Some patterns can be both, depending on the fabric and hardware choices you make too. Here are our top picks for fun cross body bags to sew in 2024.
1. Haralson Belt Bag by Noodlehead Sewing Patterns
The Haralson Belt Bag has really had a shining moment over the last couple of years, and it’s showing no sign of slowing down yet. It’s been one of our top selling bag patterns here at Tuesday’s Child Fabrics.
This pattern offers a surprisingly spacious main bag area, with two zipped pockets for keeping your belongings organised and secure. The back zip pocket lies against your body and is the perfect size for your phone, or perhaps your passport if you’re travelling. The inner zip pocket is great for keys or other valuables. This bag is compact, stylish, and great for day to night use.
You can buy the pattern here, or perhaps you’d like to pick up our Haralson Belt Bag kit here.
2. Emerson Crossbody Quilted Bag by The Blanket Statement
Crossbody bags are really having a moment right now, and this on trend quilted crossbody bag has been making waves in the sewing community for a little while now.
This pattern is great for a confident beginner, and someone who would like to get to grips with quilting too.
This pattern is designed to be worn cross body, or more traditionally around the waist. The adjustable strap, with side release clips make this a great fit to be worn by anyone in whatever fashion they desire.
Finished bag sizes: 9"W x 5"H x 3"D (approximately 23cm W x 13cm H x 7.5cm D)
If you’re looking for a quilted cross body bag pattern, the Emerson is the one for you! Maybe you will create a patchwork design to show off on your quilted bag, or possibly you’ve got your eye on one of our beautiful quilting cottons? Whatever you choose, it’s a great bag pattern to make a statement.
This bag can be worn across your body, or around your waist, and the adjustable strap means you can choose how to wear it depending on your daily style.
This bag includes a large main bag area, with a zippered front pocket and an internal slip pocket.
You can pick up the pattern here, and we also stock hardware packs for this bag in a variety of colours and finishes here.
3. BF Bestie Bag by Black Bird Fabrics
This bag isn’t one we stock a pattern for here at Tuesday’s Child Fabrics, but it’s a solid option in our list of cross body bags. This is a sling style cross body with an adjustable strap. The fully lined bag comes with three different size options, and the choice to include pleats on the gusset, or not.
You can see Lisbeth’s version of the BF Bestie bag on our Instagram page here, and you can head over to Black Bird Fabrics to pick up your own copy of this fun bag here (external link, not affiliated).
4. Traverse Bag by Noodlehead Sewing Patterns
This cross body pattern comes in two sizes.
It features various pockets, including an external flap pocket, zip close top main compartment and internal slip pocket.
Finished Dimensions: 12in W x 9in H x 2in deep - Regular (10in W x 7.5in tall - Mini)
This is a great intermediate, or adventurous advanced beginner pattern.
This bag comes with two size options, and plentiful pockets to help you organise your belongings. The poppered pocket on the front can be split into two smaller slip pockets, and the zippered pocket on the back is great for valuables like your phone. The main bag area is spacious.
This bag is another great option for day to night. You can pick up your copy of the pattern here, and we have some great canvas options in the shop currently that would work well with this pattern. What about the new in Imprint range by Cloud9? You could use a different colourway on the front flap and the main bag.
5. H2o 2go sling by Linds Handmade
This handy drinks carrier from Linds Handmade packs a punch.
Not only have you got the perfect space to carry your water bottle, but also a reallyl useful pocket on the front for your other essentials.
The front pocket has two options to help you personalise this cute bag to your needs.
The finished dimensions are approximately 11” tall x 6” wide x 4” deep (28cm x 15cm x 10cm).
Materials and supplies needed:
• Fat quarter main fabric (more if using for body strap)
• ⅓ yard (28cm) waterproof canvas (WPC)
• ¼ yard (23cm) accent fabric
• ¼ yard (23cm) of 17” (43cm) decovil light or Peltex F71
• ½ yard (46cm) of 45” (115cm) woven interfacing (*fabric dependent)
• 16” (40cm) or longer #5 zipper (for zipper by the yard, cut it exactly 14” 36cm))
• (2) 1” (25mm) D rings, O rings, or triangle rings (or smaller)
• (2) 1½” (40mm) swivel clasps
• (1) 1½” (40mm) strap adjuster
• 57” (145cm) of 1½” (40mm) webbing for strap
This bag pattern has sold out on our website twice now. You guys are absolutely loving it! This unique bag is styled as a water bottle holder, and the front pocket is perfect for keeping your phone and keys, and has handy card slots too.
This bag has an interesting construction for the curved front pocket, which provides beautiful results. You can read more about this bag on our blog post here, and pick up a copy of the pattern for yourself here.
Whichever cross body bags you make, we’d love to see your results. Don’t forget to send us an email or tag us on social media with your finished items!
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This on trend cross body bag is a great staple in your wardrobe.
The Haralson Belt Bag is roomy enough for everyday use, and compact enough for evening use too. It features a rear zip pocket, an internal zip pocket and a variety of options for the secure front fastening.
This bag looks great in one fabric choice, or with a contrast flap too.
Crossbody bags are really having a moment right now, and this on trend quilted crossbody bag has been making waves in the sewing community for a little while now.
This pattern is great for a confident beginner, and someone who would like to get to grips with quilting too.
This pattern is designed to be worn cross body, or more traditionally around the waist. The adjustable strap, with side release clips make this a great fit to be worn by anyone in whatever fashion they desire.
Finished bag sizes: 9"W x 5"H x 3"D (approximately 23cm W x 13cm H x 7.5cm D)
This kit includes all the hardware you need to make an Emerson Crossbody bag by The Blanket Statement.
The hardware kit includes:
1 x 25mm slider
1 x 25mm side release buckle
This kit includes all the hardware you need to make an Emerson Crossbody bag by The Blanket Statement.
The hardware kit includes:
1 x 25mm slider
1 x 25mm side release buckle
This kit includes all the hardware you need to make an Emerson Crossbody bag by The Blanket Statement.
The hardware kit includes:
1 x 25mm slider
1 x 25mm side release buckle
This cross body pattern comes in two sizes.
It features various pockets, including an external flap pocket, zip close top main compartment and internal slip pocket.
Finished Dimensions: 12in W x 9in H x 2in deep - Regular (10in W x 7.5in tall - Mini)
This is a great intermediate, or adventurous advanced beginner pattern.
This Cloud9 Fabrics cotton canvas is from the Imprint (canvas) range, designed by Eloise Renouf.
This is a medium weight cotton canvas, ideal for bag making.
The repeating geometric design of this print is both engaging and interesting. It would work well for both small and large bag projects.
This Cloud9 Fabrics cotton canvas is from the Imprint (canvas) range, designed by Eloise Renouf.
This is a medium weight cotton canvas, ideal for bag making.
The repeating geometric design of this print is both engaging and interesting. It would work well for both small and large bag projects.
This handy drinks carrier from Linds Handmade packs a punch.
Not only have you got the perfect space to carry your water bottle, but also a reallyl useful pocket on the front for your other essentials.
The front pocket has two options to help you personalise this cute bag to your needs.
The finished dimensions are approximately 11” tall x 6” wide x 4” deep (28cm x 15cm x 10cm).
Materials and supplies needed:
• Fat quarter main fabric (more if using for body strap)
• ⅓ yard (28cm) waterproof canvas (WPC)
• ¼ yard (23cm) accent fabric
• ¼ yard (23cm) of 17” (43cm) decovil light or Peltex F71
• ½ yard (46cm) of 45” (115cm) woven interfacing (*fabric dependent)
• 16” (40cm) or longer #5 zipper (for zipper by the yard, cut it exactly 14” 36cm))
• (2) 1” (25mm) D rings, O rings, or triangle rings (or smaller)
• (2) 1½” (40mm) swivel clasps
• (1) 1½” (40mm) strap adjuster
• 57” (145cm) of 1½” (40mm) webbing for strap
