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Vintage Bag PDF Sewing Pattern, 1940s Bow Trimmed Bag, Retro Sewing Tutorial, Purse Pattern, DIY Craft, Instant Download, Pleated Bag

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  • Digital file type(s): 1 PDF

DESCRIPTION:

Sew your own 1940s vintage inspired BRIEF ENCOUNTER BAG with this PDF sewing pattern, sewing tutorial.

Please note: 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. All patterns are in English only.

This is a PDF sewing pattern for The Brief Encounter Bag. Named after the classic 1945 film of the same title, this bag has an elegant curved shape, pretty pleating at the front and back, and a stylized bow trim. A feminine style, it can be made from one fabric or two contrasting fabrics. It is quite a dressy style but works well for daywear in linen or tweed type fabrics. The pattern also contains instructions for a large interior pocket with divider.

This PDF has 20 pages—8 pages including the cover, general, cutting out and step-by-step instructions, and 12 pattern sheets with the templates, which you must print and cut out. All of the templates are actual size.
The bag’s finished dimensions are: Height 14” (35cm), Width 14” (35cm), Base width 3.5” (9cm).


You will need:

2/3 yard (60cm) of 60” (154cm) wide or 1 yard (95cm) of 44” (112cm) wide exterior fabric

To make with a contrast top and bow:
½ yard (45cm) of 60” (154cm) or ¾ yard (65cm) of 44” (112cm) wide main exterior fabric
¼” yard (25cm) of 60” (154cm) or 1/3 yard of (112cm) wide contrast fabric

For all combinations:
¾ yard (65cm) of 44” (112cm) wide lining fabric
2/3 yard (50cm) of 44” (112cm) wide firm sew-in interfacing
2/3 yard (65cm) of 36” (92cm) wide fusible interfacing
Piece of plastic canvas approx. 10” x 3” (25cm x 8cm)
1 magnetic snap

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 convo us and we will email it to you instead. Please remember to include your email address. We endeavour to get PDF patterns emailed to your specified email address within 24 hours of payment.

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Reviews for this item

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4.6

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Karen 15 May, 2026

Very easy to follow pattern. Came out great

Karen 15 May, 2026

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Christina 10 May, 2026

Super easier digital download! I'm looking the look of the bag and can't wait to get started on it!

Christina 10 May, 2026

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Elvira 05 Dec, 2025

I SEE it's easy to folow it. I like it.

Elvira 05 Dec, 2025

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Kathy 04 Dec, 2025

I haven't made this yet found 2 pieces of fabric in my stash so I'm getting supplies together I'll be making 2 of these,

Kathy 04 Dec, 2025

charliesaunt
charliesaunt ·

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