The Emerson Crossbody Bag – The Blanket Assertion
I’m past excited to introduce you to my first bag sample – the Emerson Crossbody Bag! Not solely is that this my twentieth sample … this would possibly simply be my most enjoyable launch but!
You could find the PDF sample right here and the paper sample right here!
Image this. It’s 2017, again within the early days right here at The Blanket Assertion. I used to be designing, stitching and promoting quills regionally right here in Winnipeg, in addition to on-line. I used to be additionally promoting a big selection of quilted items.
What had been most of these “quilted items”? BAGS! Zipper pouches, tote baggage, laptop computer sleeves and extra!
However by 2018, I did a fast pivot to designing and writing quilt patterns … and I knew it was the proper route for TBS! With that being mentioned, releasing this sample seems like a full circle, previous meets current sort of second. And I’m DELIGHTED!
The Emerson Crossbody Bag is a quilted bag that won’t solely take your stitching/quilting expertise to the following degree, however is the proper mix of utility and elegance! Sufficiently small to put on crossbody, or extra historically as a belt bag – but it nonetheless gives a surprisingly spacious inside with a helpful slip pocket.
Preserve your belongings safe with zippered closures for the principle compartment, in addition to a handy entrance pocket (nice in your cellphone or passport)! Good for journey or journey, but in addition day-to-day working round… severely, this bag is up for something!
Completed Bag Measurement: 9″W x 5″H x 3″D
Now, earlier than you get completely freaked out by zippers, buckles and binding … I’ve bought you! This sample is FILLED with each tip, trick and hack I’ve realized during the last 30+ years behind a stitching machine.
I imply it … I’ve bought you!
So, how did this sample come to be?
The very first bag was a “only for enjoyable, I want a bag for my journey and I can’t discover one I really like, so I’ll simply make one” sort of undertaking! My household was heading to Disney World and all I wished was a bag that was sufficiently big, however not too huge … snug, purposeful and, in fact, cute!
I shortly drafted a really tough “sample” and started working!
I fell in love with not solely the design, but in addition the method of constructing that bag! I actually couldn’t cease myself from making a bunch extra. Preserve studying to see all of them!
However first, WHY EMERSON? Wonderful query!
One, it is essential to notice that each one TBS Patterns are named after locations in Manitoba (the place I dwell). I’ve used quite a lot of cities, lakes, parks and so on and Emerson isn’t any exception – however I have to say, this one may need an additional dose of cheese and I’m right here for it!
Winnipeg is only a quick 112 km (70 mile) drive to the US/Canada border and Winnipeggers are identified for making a behavior of zipping right down to Grand Forks, North Dakota for a weekend away. (Sure, you learn that proper!)
Resorts with waterslides and entry to Goal make for a terrific mini-road journey, and even day journey.
And are you aware the place the border crossing is … (get it??)
That’s proper! Within the small city of Emerson, Manitoba – inhabitants, not fairly 700.
To say I giggled A LOT once we first got here up with the Emerson CROSS(ing) title, could be an understatement. And it caught! The Emerson Crossbody was born.
This sample is FILLED with complete directions, additional suggestions and methods on each web page, plus over 60 diagrams that will help you every step of the best way!
I do know a bag sample is likely to be venturing into new territory for you and studying new issues could be HARD! (Severely, my dad and mom can affirm I used to be a serial quitter rising up.)
BUT … studying new issues can be exhilarating!
Belief me once I say that the very first thing out of my mouth after finishing each Emerson Crossbody Bag is, “That is my favorite factor I’ve ever made”! I’ve additionally heard some sample testers say the identical factor. 🙂
Listed below are the material and provides necessities: 
Now, let us take a look at all the luggage!
That is the primary Emerson Crossbody I made! I didn’t must suppose very lengthy about what colors I wished to make use of for this bag. Proper from the get-go, I wished a traditional ‘90s, retro Patagonia, sporty vibe. And actually, there hasn’t been at some point the place it doesn’t make me smile.
Listed below are the Kona Cotton colors that I used:
I quilted every panel with a 60° diamond grid to imitate X-Pac cloth (which was initially designed for crusing, however has since been adopted by many outdoorsy firms and bag firms!)
As this was the primary bag I made … and I are usually a “make it RIGHT NOW, use what you will have available” sort of particular person, that’s precisely what I did!
I used two classic brass zippers, black nylon webbing and a parachute buckle I had picked up on the salvation military someday through the years. If you happen to’re ever in a thrift retailer, be sure that to take a look at their craft part!
After which virtually the entire household wished one in all their very own! Properly, everybody however my daughter. She caught sight of the quilted backpack I used to be additionally engaged on … trace trace! … and instantly requested a kind of!
However I used to be thrilled to have the prospect to make a number of extra baggage. It gave me a chance to check one of the simplest ways to assemble the bag and check out new methods alongside the best way.
My husband Chris was heading out on a weekend snowboard journey with some associates and after he noticed how excellent my bag was for travelling, he requested one for himself!
He selected Kona Terracotta for the outside of the bag, and Moonrise Cups in Copper by Alexia Marcelle Abegg for the inside. I quilted it in the identical 60° diamond grid as the unique bag and completed it with brass zippers and black {hardware} from {Hardware} Package 01. Take a look at Chris’s photoshoot right here!
Subsequent on the docket was my son! He was VERY excited to customized design each cloth alternative, color placement, zipper and buckle! We used nickel zippers and a particular aspect launch buckle in translucent plastic, like every little thing was again within the 90s!
He picked these Kona Cotton colors:
He selected snow dyed cloth from Tara Evans for the belt wings and inside of the bag! I quilted it utilizing a forty five° diamond grid.
I picked up two nylon zippers from my native quilt store within the excellent matching shade to Cantaloupe. I made a decision to make the belt wings stable black to match the webbing and buckle. I believed this is able to make the bag POP slightly extra!
By this level, I used to be simply HAVING FUN! I couldn’t (nonetheless can’t!) cease excited about baggage, and after making a number of I began to get MUCH quicker.
To save lots of much more time, I knew that I had a quilted wall hanging that I made a minimum of 5 years in the past that was simply sitting in my studio amassing mud.
The block was a wonky log cabin created from repurposed and upcycled materials I had collected at thrift shops through the years. I made it right into a bag, completed it with {Hardware} Package 01 and love the way it turned out. See me making this one in motion right here!
As soon as I felt assured within the sample, I wished to make a pattern with canvas due to its added sturdiness! I had beforehand made a quilted tote bag for my mother out of Heirloom Canvas in Lilac by Alexia Marcelle Abegg for Ruby Star Society and I adored it. So, I went with the identical cloth, however in Earth.
The inside is Figo Materials Components – Fireplace in Apricot and I quilted it with easy ¾” spaced straight strains. I wished slightly additional pizazz, so I completed it with steel {hardware} from Package 10.
Why make one canvas Emerson Crossbody when you may make TWO!? I’m undecided why my mind works this fashion, however c’est la vie! I had this leftover backing from a Steep Rock Quilt sitting in my stash for YEARS. I feel it was simply ready for the proper undertaking to come back alongside as a result of COME ON! Might it BE any prettier?
The outside is Fable in Gray Canvas from Wildwood by Rifle Paper Co and Mixology Tonic by Camelot Design Studio in Brown Sugar for the inside. I completed this bag with my favorite {Hardware} Package 01 and it’s chef’s kiss!
Okay, final one … I promise! At the very least for at present.
What can I say…I’m obsessed! Not solely with this subsequent Emerson Crossbody, but in addition with this retro cloth I thrifted a number of years again! If you happen to’ve been following me for some time, you could bear in mind the quilted, fold-over clutch I made a number of years again. And who doesn’t love an identical set?! If you happen to look carefully, you’ll be able to even see I repeated the identical multi-coloured matchstick quilting with 50wt Aurifil thread.
I wished to maintain the retro really feel, so I used this purple {hardware} package, however swapped the webbing for matching purple webbing! I additionally matched the liner utilizing Kona Cotton in Vivid Peri.
For a full tour of this model, inside and outside … click on right here!
I wished to do every little thing I may to make sure you have the identical rewarding expertise as I’ve had. That’s the reason I curated 13 distinctive {hardware} kits to take the guesswork out of sourcing {hardware}!
The store is stocked with a number of totally different colors and supplies to fit your private model, in addition to a number of value factors.
To not point out particular person provides and notions – so you may have every little thing you want!
I’ve been crammed with fantastic and nervous anticipation from the highest of my head to the information of my toes! I’m so glad to lastly get this sample into your arms!
I hope you like making this bag as a lot as I do!
If you happen to determine to make your personal Emerson Crossbody Bag, I’d completely like to see! Be certain to make use of the hashtags #emersoncrossbodybag, #emersoncrossbody and #blanketstatementpatterns.
Have questions on this sample or another ones within the store? Please attain out to hey@theblanketstatement.ca and we’ll enable you out!
