Auntie Grace bag

"Auntie Grace" bag sewn by Linda Theil

by Linda Theil

This "Auntie Grace" bag pattern is available from Knot & Thread Design. The bag is small -- about 8-inches wide, by 6-inches tall, by 2-inches wide. It is constructed of pre-quilted fabric pattern pieces, and the gusset seams are bound inside the bag. The bag features a full-sized zippered pocket inside, and a full-sized zippered pocket on the exterior back of the bag. It also features a divided slip pocked on the rear interior. A front flap is secured by a swivel hook closure, and directions for an adjustable cross-body strap are included.

"Auntie Grace" bag, rear exterior

I think the design of the bag is beautifully proportioned, elegant, compact, and very useful. The design concept seems to follow the appearance of the high-end "Grace" leather bag by French fashion house A.P.C.

"Auntie Grace" bag interior

I would consider the Knot & Thread pattern to be competently designed, although some features -- like the tab for the swivel hook -- were not clearly delineated for my understanding. The pattern is presented in the old-fashioned method of including key, drawn illustrations; not the modern standard of providing clear photographs of every production step. No how-to video accompanies the pattern, although I understand the designer intends to create a sew-along video in the near future.

"Auntie Grace" created by Linda Theil in fabric from Tilda "Hometown"

"Auntie Grace" bag with Tilda "Hometown" collection interior

Update: December 15, 2023

"Auntie Grace" #3 by Knot & Thread in Tilda "Hometown" collection with magnetic-snap closure and sewn-in strap

"Auntie Grace" #3 back view

"Auntie Grace" #3 interior -- showing installation of magnetic-snap closure

Update December 30, 2023

"Auntie Grace" #4 Front in "Holidays at Home" by Deb Strain for Moda. Innovations: V-shaped D-ring holders and faux leather caps for interior strap attachment.