I’m thrilled to be able to offer this free bag pattern from an amazing Canadian bag designer, Celine from Blue Calla Sewing Patterns. She made this Gerbera as a companion to the Daisy Crossbody bag. Free patterns are a really great way to get familiar with a designer’s writing and instruction style before buying a pattern from them. I hope you’ll try this one out and get hooked on Blue Calla patterns like I have! I also got a chance to test the pattern before its release here today. This pattern certainly doesn’t disappoint! It has a detachable wristlet, an interior zippered pocket, pleats and a gusset, for an overall unique and elegant design.
I used the patchwork option on the front and the optional full panel on the back of the bag. My fabrics are all from Fabric Spark. The Butterflies and leaves are part of Sarah Watson’s Biology collection, the navy overlay is part of Cotton + Steel’s Basics collection, and the lining is from Joel Dewberry’s Notting Hill collection.
Celine likes to allow us makers to come up with interfacing combinations to suit our tastes. I used fusible fleece on the lining and craft fuse on my exterior, and I really like the results. I think Craft Fuse on the lining and Shapeflex for the exterior would be a nice combo too.
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Here are some pictures of the testers’ bags: Kristy at RockBabyScissors.com made this stunning rainbow Alison Glass patchwork, paired beautifully with Carolyn Friedlander’s low volume Doe.
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Crystal at Cloth Albatross made an awesome companion to her Daisy, both in Cotton + Steel. The picture shows the size comparison of the Gerbera and Daisy.
Download the file and get started today! You can join the Blue Calla Patterns Facebook group for inspiration and support too!
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BEAUTIFUL! All of them ♡
Thank you!
Awesome!! I haven’t made any of her patterns yet, but this is adorable. Hope to try it soon.
Hi!! I was wondering if you could give me some hints with attaching the panels to the top piece..?? I’ve never had so much trouble with sewing in a curve…. Was wondering if maybe the way I cut the top piece out of the fabric was wrong and don’t have enough give???
Thanks so much I really like the pattern and even took a lot of time preparing everything :).
Hi Michelle! It is a bit tricky, you’re right, because we aren’t just sewing a curve, when we attach them right sides together, the curves are going opposite ways. My tip is to start at the centre and use lots of pins (or wonder clips), then pin bit by bit away from the centre until you reach the ends. Then once you’ve sewn, clip into your seam allowance before you press and topstitch. I hope that helps!
Thank You!!! I got it! Took a break yesterday with zipper pinned and ready to go, so can’t wait to get to it now. thanks again/
So happy!!! I even made a pin with my Gerbera wristlet creation. I will defiantly be making more!! Thank you.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/126734176991828797/
It looks great! Thanks for sharing!
I have purchased Blue Calla patterns before and love them. BUT to get one free. Wow. Thanks