Summary 

• Easy to read instructions, colour photographs, and pattern pieces
• Fun, quick make
• Ideal sling bag for keeping important essentials close 
• Can be made to be worn over the right or left shoulder

Bag Features

This is a fantastic hands-free bag, with zip pocket, card slots/slip pocket combo, and a clip on strap, to make it easy to wear.
If you're unable to lift bags over your head, simply unclip the strap and reclip around you.

If you'd like to use webbing instead of making a strap, please cut the webbing to at least 54" (137cm).

Pattern Features

The Adventurer Sling is classified as a beginner/intermediate level bag sewing pattern. It is written in UK English and has been thoroughly tested by a team of expert pattern testers

The Adventurer Sling sewing pattern features comprehensive instructions, pattern pieces, and colour photographs.The paper pattern is an A5 booklet with printed pattern pieces. The downloadable PDF pattern features printable pattern pieces and a text only section to save on ink and paper costs.When you buy our PDF sewing patterns, they are immediately added to your online account. Access this through My Downloadable Products on your dashboard, or find out more about how to download and print PDF sewing patterns here: How to download and print your PDF sewing pattern.

You'll also find a full-length video tutorial on YouTube, so that you can sew your Adventurer Sling step by step with Mrs H

Buy The Adventurer Sling sewing pattern direct from Sewing Patterns by Mrs H today!

Pattern FAQs

What difficulty is this sewing pattern?

The Adventurer Sling was designed for beginner/intermediate level bagmakers. However, if you get stuck, click here to visit our Facebook group for support: Facebook Support Group for Sewing Patterns by Mrs H.

How big is the finished bag?

The Adventurer Sling has finished dimensions of 6" wide x 10" height x 1/2" depth (15.25cm x 25.5cm x 1.2cm)

What materials do I need?

All dimensions are width x height

• ½yd (0.4m) non directional exterior (directional will need more)
• 1x FQ non directional lining (directional will need more)
• ⅔yd (0.5m) medium weight interfacing (based on 35” (90cm) wide, narrower will need more)
• 15” x 11" (38cm x 28cm) non fusible fleece
• 15" x 11" (38cm x 28cm) decovil light
• 2 x 1" (2.5cm) swivel clips
• 2 x 1" (2.5cm) triangle rings
• 1 x 1" (2.5cm) strap slider
• 1 x 5" (12.5cm) zip (cut continuous zip 7" (18cm))
• 1 x 7" (18cm) zip (cut continuous zip 7"(18cm))

You will also need the following

• Hera Marker
• Double sided basting tape
• Wonder clips or pins
• Fabric glue
• Pressing cloth
• Chalk marker/erasable pen

What's the tag for social media?

#AdvenurerSlingbyMrsH

Where can I find more inspiration?

You can see more variations of The Adventurer Sling over on our Facebook group.

Is there a sew along for The Adventurer Sling Bag?

There is! Sew with Mrs H on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzqOmOeQjuM&t=244s

I've found a mistake!

Oh no! We're sorry to hear that. Please let us know by sending an email to mrsh@mrs-h.com so we can add it to our list to correct when the pattern is next updated.

I have a question not answered here

Send us an email to mrsh@mrs-h.com or pop over to the Sewing Patterns by Mrs H Facebook Support Group and we'll do our best to help!