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Large bag SEWING PATTERN, Digital File, Retro Style overnight bag, pdf, instant download, Colne Valley Bag sewing pattern

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  • Digital file type(s): 1 PDF

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Please note: All patterns are in English only. All seam allowances are included. If you wish to make a few bags from Charlie’s Aunt sewing patterns or books to sell, please read the rules in the "additional information" section of our policies page.

This is a PDF sewing pattern for the Colne Valley Bag, a substantial style, inspired by retro travel bags. Large enough to house all of your essentials but neat enough for everyday use, Colne Valley features a contrasting lower section, double straps (handmade or purchased), interior patch pocket and interior zipper pocket. This style makes up well in everything from woolen tweeds, flannel or coating weight fabric to decorator weight fabrics. Colne Valley is named after the heritage steam railway on the Suffolk/Essex border close to where I grew up.


This PDF has 25 pages—14 pages including the cover, general, cutting out and step-by-step instructions with diagrams, and 11 pattern sheets with the templates, which you must print and cut out. All templates are actual size and all seam allowances are included which are ½” (12mm) unless otherwise stated.
Three of the templates are too big to fit on one page and therefore must be cut out and joined together with tape at the dashed lines, matching the numbers where indicated. Instructions for this are clear.

The Colne Valley Bag’s approximate finished dimensions are: Height 13” (33cm), width at widest point 19” (48cm), base width 5” (12.5cm), length of straps approx. 39” (100cm)

You will need:

14” (36cm) of 60” (154cm) or 44” (112cm) width exterior fabric
1/3 yard (32cm) of 60” (154cm) or 44” (112cm) width contrasting exterior fabric
7” (18cm) of 44” (112cm) width third fabric for straps
1 yard (92cm) of 44” (112cm) width or 2/3 yard of 60” (154cm) lining fabric
1¼ yards (115cm) of 36” (92cm) interfacing
1 yard of 26” (66cm) width interlining such as foam or fleece
To interface bag lining you will need an extra yard (92cm) of 36” (92cm) fusible interfacing
1 magnetic snap
1 large button to trim flap (approx. 2”/50mm diameter)
Piece of plastic canvas for base 5” (12.5cm) by 14” (36cm)

If making your own straps, you will need:
44” x 7” (112cm x 18cm) of fusible interfacing or fusible web for straps
If using a purchased strap, you will need:
Two ¾” (2cm) width straps, 39” (99cm) long

You will also need:
Sticky tape (to join pattern templates)
Sewing machine
Pins
Scissors
Fabric marker pen, pencil or chalk
Thread to match fabric

Please note that this is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF pattern and NOT a paper pattern. Once your payment has been accepted, a ‘download’ button will appear and you will be able to download the pattern straight away. If you have any problems accessing the pattern, please send us a message. Please remember to include your email address.
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Jim Apr 26, 2026

Great pattern, detailed instructions, will shop here again

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Etsy buyer Apr 14, 2026

I haven't started making this purse yet, but it looks beautiful!

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Karen Apr 3, 2026

Great pattern with easy instructions

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Etsy buyer Feb 26, 2026

Easy to understand. Nearly finished with the first one and looking forward to carrying it!

Etsy buyer Feb 26, 2026

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