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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.

"Auntie Grace" #4 Back

"Auntie Grace" #4 Interior

Update March 11, 2024 Fabric is from "Filagree" collection by Zen Chic

Front

Back


Back detail



Interior front

Interior back

Interior zip pocket zipper pull: seven cycle labyrinth upon which to walk the Appleton Dance -- wishing the bearer harmony


Comments

Cathy said…
So beautiful and well made! I love mine!
12/16/2023
Cathy said…
Once again, you have knocked it out of the park! Love the fabric! Great job!
12/31/2023
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