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Kandou Trio: Mini

 
by Linda Theil

There is something absolutely adorable about this sweet, little mini-duffle from Kandou Patterns. At 7x4.5x.2.5-inches the bag is tiny, but roomy enough for necessities AND sunglasses!

The "Mini Bag" pattern is included in Kandou's "Trio Bag Pattern Bundle" that includes bags fashioned to coordinate with the Kandou "Trio Sling Bag/Backpack" that features a three-piece front with a diagonal zippered pocket. I made the trio sling version documented in the AppletonDance post "Zingerman's Sling".

Although I cut the bag front in three pieces as designed, I did not feature the color-block style in my Mini Bag, but cut each piece from the same fabric from the 2022 collection "First Light" by Ruby Star Society. I intended to make the back of the bag from the same fabric, but I mistakenly cut the back panel from the fabric I chose for the gusset. Both the back and gusset are cut from a fabric in the "Mixed Bag" collection by Studio M for Moda in 2017.


The back of the Mini Bag features a slip pocket with a beautifully designed, contoured entry. 

Although the Mini Bag is designed to include a cross-body strap, I made a wristlet instead because I like the compact, easy-to-use aspect of a small strap, especially on a small bag..


I added a slip pocket to the bag interior. with bound seams. When binding seams, I always stitch my binding strips on the lining side of my gusset before stitching the gusset to the bag front and back. I think it's easier to add the binding before the bag is sewn together because then I only have one seam to stitch in a confined space instead of two. This method is especially helpful when making a small bag like the Mini.





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