The Maggie Switch Convertible Bag

The Maggie Switch is a full sewing pattern and video tutorial.

It is a bag that can convert into 5 different ways of wearing it! Using the cleverly designed magnets you can switch up the handles on the move.

Note: If you don't have a rivet press to use the capped riveted magnets, you can also sew down the handles with the included instructions on how to do this!

You can wear this bag:

• As a backpack.
• A tote bag with short handles.
• A tote bag with longer handles front to back on the bag.
• A tote bag with one handle side to side on the bag.
• A cross body bag (with a longer strap).

There are also lots of pockets and features to this bag too! On the outside there is a front slip pocket and two side bottle pockets. On the back there is a trolley sleeve and a zipper pocket. There are also of course the strap connectors for the unique handle system too.

Inside you can find a device sleeve, another zipper pocket, glasses pocket and pen slots pocket. You can certainly stayed organised with this bag!

This is a confident beginner bag. It's not a fast sew but it's also not tricky and lots of people have said that it's a lot easier than it looks. It's all straight lines other than the curved top flap. You will learn new techniques if you are more of a beginner bag makers; including adding a top zipper closure to the bag and the strap connectors are a different technique from other patterns too.

The bag measures as follows: W: 26.5cm x H: 38cm x D: 10cm (W: 10 1/2" x H: 15" x D: 4")

This listing is for the instant downloadable pattern templates and booklet. This includes full colour step by step instructions, and full sized templates to print, and Projector file as well as a free video tutorial.

(Click here to view the video: https://youtu.be/KZMDM0qZ4e8).

Please note there are no SVGS for this pattern as the pattern pieces are too large for most cutting machines.

Supplies list:

• 1m. (40”) Main/Outer Fabric
• 1.25m. (50“) Lining Fabric
• 1.25m. (50“) Non-Woven Interfacing
• 1m. (40“) Woven Interfacing
• 75cm x 85cm (29 1/2” x 33 1/2“) Fusible Foam
• 34cm (13 3/8“) Zipper
• 2 x 20cm (8“) Zippers
• 5 x 25mm (1”) D-Rings
• 2 x 8cm (3“) 5mm (3/16“) Elastic.
• Optional: Zipper end and small scraps of Decovil Light

OPTION A: For stitched down handles (Easier):

• 2 x 102cm (40“) 1” Polypropylene Webbing
• 2 x 88cm (35“) 1” Polypropylene Webbing
• 1 x 18mm (11/16“) Magnetic Clasp
• 3 x 8mm x 8mm (5/16“) Rivets (or you can stitch in place)

OPTION B: For the changeable straps (Less Easy):

• 5 x Rivet Cap Magnetic Clasp or Press Studs (must be rivet caps as you see the backs).
• Suggested size: 18mm (11/16“) magnetic clasp or 12mm (1/2“) Press Studs
• 2 x 88cm (35”) 1” Polypropylene Webbing
• 19 x 8mm x 8mm (5/16“) Rivets (or you can stitch in place)

Swipe through the images to see some of the fantastic tester bags and to get inspiration!

Watch the free video tutorial to see how it's made before purchasing or to sew along to! Ask questions in the Facebook group too.

Happy Sewing!