Easy Crossbody Bag Sewing Tutorial – Polly Cross Body Pouch

Hi bag makers! Want to sew a simple, stylish bag that looks great and comes together quickly? In this FREE full-length sewing class, you’ll learn how to make the Polly Cross Body Pouch — an easy yet effective crossbody bag that’s perfect for everyday use or last-minute gifts. Polly’s clean design makes it ideal for showing off a favourite feature fabric on the flap, paired with a coordinating body fabric. The generous strap length allows you to wear it comfortably crossbody or over one shoulder.

This complete sew-along walks you through every step of the Polly Cross Body Pouch pattern, helping you achieve a neat, professional finish — even if you’re new to bag making. You can pause, replay and follow along at your own pace.

In this video you will learn –

• How to prepare and cut your fabric pieces,
• Constructing a neat flap to feature favourite fabrics,
• Constructing a neat flap to feature favourite fabrics,
• Making and attaching a comfortable crossbody strap,
• Installing the pouch zipper with a clean finish,
• Assembling the bag with professional results, and
• Practical tips for quicker, stress-free bag making.

You can purchase a copy of the Polly Cross Body Pouch here!

(PLEASE NOTE: The pattern and pattern pieces are NOT included with the class; you will need to purchase these separately by following the link above)

Prefer an ad-free viewing experience? This same video class is also available to stream ad-free for makers who enjoy uninterrupted sewing sessions. Click here to find out more!

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Until next time, happy sewing!

Lisa x

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