The Aurora Sling is a modern, structured sling designed for everyday, hands-free wear. With clean lines and a polished silhouette, Aurora blends practical storage with a compact profile that feels elevated and effortless.
 
The Standard size offers thoughtful organization with a zippered main compartment, an optional front zip pocket for small essentials, and an optional curved back slip pocket that keeps items like your phone within easy reach. The Petite size delivers the same structured style in a smaller footprint. Measuring under 5” x 7”, the Petite is perfect for concerts, events, and anywhere a compact bag is required, making it just as practical for adults as it is for youth.
 
Whether worn crossbody or sling-style, Aurora is designed to move with you from daily errands to hands-free nights out and is ideal for creating coordinated matching moments for adults and youth alike.
 
Aurora Sling Video Tour:  https://youtu.be/eUn9J6NnrGE
 
 
PATTERN FEATURES
 
Two size options included: Standard and Petite
Zippered main compartment with wide opening
Interior slip pocket
Optional front zip pocket for small essentials
Optional curved back slip pocket to keep your phone close and secure
Choice of detachable or side-release buckle strap
Connector finish options: raw edge to showcase edge paint or folded construction for fraying materials
Written instructions with detailed photos
YouTube/Video Tutorial Links
Printable, Projector, A0, and Cut Files
 
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
 
Petite: 6.5” W x 4.5” H x 1.75” D
Standard: 8.5” W x 6” H x 2.5” D

 
MATERIALS
 
Fabric Requirements
1/2 yard Exterior Fabric (Faux Leather, Vinyl, Canvas, Cotton Woven, etc.)
1/2 yard Lining Fabric (Cotton Woven, Canvas, WPC, or equivalent)
 
Interfacing/Stabilizer
 
3” x 6” Decovil Light (or equivalent medium-weight stabilizer)
1/2 yard Woven Interfacing (only if using Cotton Woven fabric)
Scraps Medium-Heavy Weight Stabilizer (only if using a lightweight exterior and need additional structure)
 
Hardware
(1) 1” Slide Adjuster
(2) 1” Connector Hardware (d-ring, rectangle ring, triangle ring, etc) and (2) 1” Swivel Clasps
or
(1) 1” Rectangle Ring and (1) Side-Release Buckle Set
Standard Size:
15” #5 Zipper Tape and (2) #5 Zipper Pulls
Optional Front Zipper Pocket (Faux Leather/Vinyl Exterior Only): 7” #5 Zipper Tape and (1) #5 Zipper Pull
Petite Size:
12” #5 Zipper Tape and (2) #5 Zipper Pulls
 
Other Materials
60” 1” Webbing (62” with side-release buckle)
Youth: 46” 1” Webbing (48” with side-release buckle)
1 yard 1” Fold-Over Elastic (FOE) or 1/2” double-fold bias tape
Acrylic Edge Paint
Marking Pen
Lighter
 
SKILL LEVEL
The Aurora Sling is categorized as an intermediate bag pattern and recommended for sewists who have some familiarity with bag making patterns. There is a full video sew along included with the pattern for visual learners and those who prefer a little more detail about sewing bags.
 
** This bag can be sewn on any sewing machine that is capable of sewing vinyl. Fabric/Vinyl choices will influence the difficulty of sewing.
 
 
AURORA FABRIC DESIGN
Love the Aurora fabric used to make the AURORA SLING? By purchasing this pattern, buyer will receive a one-time code to preorder this fabric on any base at a 10% discount. Aurora fabric can be found in out Pick-A-Print section.
 
Aurora Fabric: https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/product-page/pick-a-print-aurora-1
 
 
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TAKE NOTE
**This is not a physical bag. Due to this being an instant download there will be no refunds for digital products.**