The Olea Crossbody and Wristlet is a versatile bag pattern that comes in 2 sizes, each featuring a unique pleated front detail with the option for a solid front. Designed for both vinyl and woven fabrics, your choice of material can easily transform the bag from a casual everyday look to a dressier look. Both sizes can be worn as a crossbody, while the small size also features an optional wristlet strap!
 
Olea Crossbody & Wristlet Video Tour:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgm7So-Lmlw&feature=youtu.be
 
PATTERN FEATURES
 
Pleated front detail
2 Sizes (small and large), both work as a crossbody and the small also works as a wristlet
Designed to work with faux leather, vinyl, waterproof canvas and canvas
Zippered Main Closure
Interior Divided Slip Pocket
Interior Zipper Pocket
Optional Exterior Zipper Pocket
Option for either a removable adjustable crossbody strap (webbing or self-made) or wristlet strap (Note: The Wristlet Strap features swivel hooks on both ends for a balanced connection to the two D-Rings or a traditional single-point connection, based on your preference)
Written Instructions as well as detailed pictures
YouTube/Video tutorial links
Printable, Projector and A0 Files
 
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
 
Small: 7.5” W x 5” H x 2” D
Large: 10” W x 7” H x 3.5” D
 

 
MATERIALS
 
Fabric Requirements
 
Exterior:
Small Size, Vinyl/Faux Leather: (1) 12” or 18” roll of vinyl/faux leather (56” WOF)
Small Size, Waterproof Canvas or Canvas: 1/3 yard (56” WOF)
Large Size, Vinyl/Faux Leather: (1) 18” roll of vinyl/faux leather (56” WOF)
Large Size, Waterproof Canvas or Canvas: 1/2 yard (56” WOF)
 
Lining:
Small Size, Cotton Woven: 12” x 44” WOF
Large Size, Cotton Woven: 18” x 44” WOF (if you are also making the optional exterior zipper pocket you will need 20” x 44” WOF)
 
 
Interfacing/Stabilizer
Woven Interfacing (ie. SF101):
Small Size: 1 yard (20” WOF)
Large Size: 1 1/2 yards (20” WOF) (if you are also making the optional exterior zipper pocket, you will need 1 2/3 yards x 20” WOF)
Gusset Stabilizer (foam, non-fusible or 1-sided fusible):
Small Size: 2” x 16” piece
Large Size: 3.5” x 22” piece
Scraps of Decovil Light Stabilizer (if using Vinyl/Faux Leather):
Small Size: 1” x 2.25” piece for D-Ring Connectors; 6.5” x 1.5” piece for optional exterior zipper pocket
Large Size: 2” x 2.5” piece for D-Ring Connectors; 8.5” x 1.5” piece for optional exterior zipper pocket
 
Hardware
#5 Zipper Tape for main closure: 11” for Small Size; 14” for Large Size
#5 Zipper Tape for EACH zipper pocket: 7” for Small Size; 9” for Large Size
(2-3) #5 Zipper Pulls (1 for main closure, 1 for interior zipper pocket, 1 for optional exterior zipper pocket)
(2) Medium (8mm) Rivets (For D-Ring connectors)
(2) D-Rings: 1/2” for Small Size; 1” for Large Size
(1) Zipper End (optional, instructions are included for self-made zipper end)
STRAP OPTIONS:
Adjustable Webbing Crossbody Strap Option (Use with Small Size or Large Size):
56” of 1” Webbing
(2) 1” Swivel Hooks
(1) 1” Strap Slider
Adjustable Self-Made 1” (Standard) Crossbody Strap Option (Large Size):
(2) 1” Swivel Hooks
(1) 1” Strap Slider (Note: A wide mouth strap slider is recommended for vinyl/faux leather)
(2) Medium (8mm) Rivets
(2) 1” Strap Ends (optional for vinyl/faux leather strap)
Adjustable Self-Made 1/2” (Narrow) Crossbody Strap Option (Small Size):
(2) 1/2” Swivel Hooks
(1) 1/2” Strap Slider (Note: A tall strap slider is recommended for vinyl/faux leather)
(2) Medium (8mm) Rivets
Wristlet Strap Option (Only for Small Size):
(2) 1/2” Swivel Hooks
(2) Medium (8mm) Rivets
 
 
Other Materials
1/8” or 1/4” Double Sided Tape (DST) (1/8” preferred for some steps)
Marking Pen
Rivet Setting Tool
Lighter (for polyester/nylon webbing) or fabric glue (ie. fray check) (for cotton/jacquard webbing) to seal webbing edges
Edge Paint (optional)
Rubber mallet, hammer, or pliers
Hump Jumper
 
 
SKILL LEVEL
The Olea is categorized as an intermediate bag pattern but can be sewn by an adventurous beginner who is familiar with basic sewing terms. 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. There is bulk at the D-Ring Connectors and pleats due to multiple layers of fabric. Strategies to help with bulk are indicated in the top stitching step. **
 
 
OLEA FABRIC DESIGN
Love the Olea fabric used to make the OLEA CROSSBODY & WRISTLET? By purchasing this pattern, buyer will receive a one-time code to preorder this fabric on any base at a 10% discount. Olea fabric can be found in out Pick-A-Print section.
 
Olea Fabric: https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/product-page/pick-a-print-olea-small-large-scale
 
 
BLOG POSTS
Want to know more about this pattern? Interested in hack and what all the testers used to make their bags? Please check out all our related blog posts.

Tester Round Up: https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/post/olea-crossbody-wristlet-tester-round-up
 
 
TAKE NOTE
**This is not a physical bag. Due to this being an instant download there will be no refunds for digital products.**