THE FACTOTUM • Pattern

By Merchant & Mills, The Factotum is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: A neat cross body bag, small but copious. Factotum has been designed to hold all your daily essentials. Fully lined, with two front pockets and a zipped closure. You can use leather or webbing for your strap.

Finished measurements length 20cm, width 30cm, depth at widest point 12cm.

Fabric Suggestions: Oilskin, Dry Oilskin, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Drill, Mid weight Denim (8-14oz). For the lining use either a 5oz organic dry oilskin, half panama cotton, or barrier lining. 

Fabric Requirements: Please refer to the chart located in the images.

Trims required: Matching thread & a Factotum Hardware Kit or

Leather strap - 2.5cm x 98cm (View 1). Webbing - 2.5cm x 98cm (view 2). Rivets - 4 x 9mm. Loops - 2 x 2.5cm (either 1" or 1.25" for a bit more movement) & Zip - 1 x 30cm

When inserting the rivets we recommend using a very solid surface like a cement floor so there is no movement.

Skill Level: Suitable for an intermediate skill level.

Merchant & Mills have an online class with a step by step guide on how to make the Factotum which can be purchased here.

All seam allowances are included and 1cm unless otherwise stated.

Photo credits: Merchant & Mills.