April's box is in full bloom!
[Please note, this blog post includes my affiliate link for Sincerely Jen Patterns, indicated by an asterisk * after the link. I receive a small percentage from the seller if you purchase this sewing pattern using my affiliate link.]
In this month's Busy Bagmaker box we are making The Rossatron*, one of my all-time favourite patterns designed by Sincerely Jen Patterns*.
It's one of those bags that just comes together so well and shows some clever bag making techniques along the way. It's also the perfect style for featuring a bold fabric like the one I picked out for April's box.
The Rossatron pattern comes in two sizes: a handbag or tote size. In April's box I give all the supplies to make the smaller version. The main fabric is this cotton "Bloom Plume" print by Maureen Cracknell for Art Gallery Fabrics, teamed up with a sumptuous navy faux leather. The navy and rose gold zipper tape, along with those pretty rose gold square rings, accentuates the pink hues for a pretty and professional finish. For interfacings, I went with a woven cotton interfacing and a stiff fusible fleece for added structure.
The Rossatron* is rated beginner friendly with step-by-step instructions, graphic illustrations and a full length video by Jenny. In my own video tutorial for April's box, I give cutting suggestions to make longer handles in cotton to carry the bag on your shoulder - or you could make shorter handles in the faux leather as suggested in the pattern.
The bag has a front, full width pocket, two side pockets for keeping items like sunglasses or tissues in easy reach, and a top zip closure.
With a busy outside, I kept the bag lining plain but punchy with a bold Cherry Lipgloss pink. There is a deep zipped pocket and I also give instructions to make an extra slip pocket inside - because you can never have too many pockets!
Back in 2021, I sewed The Rossatron on my Singer Heavy Duty machine which struggled more with layers, but with a few adjustments, this pattern is very do-able on a domestic sewing machine! In my video, I give lots of tips to reduce bulk especially with the interfacings, the strap connectors and the zipped front pocket construction.
Inspired to make your own pretty bag for Spring just like this one?
April's box includes:
- access to the Rossatron digital pattern*
- cotton fabrics for the exterior and lining (three colour options)
- faux leather contrast
- two different interfacings
- navy and rose gold zipper tape with three rose gold zipper pulls
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four 20mm rose gold rings
- my full length, step-by-step video tutorial to sew the Rossatron at your own pace.
- a surprise useful gift which fits neatly inside the front pocket of your finished bag!
- plus access to my private Facebook group just for Busy Bagmakers.
For more Rossatron* inspiration, check out my tester version from back in 2021! It's one of my favourite bags of all time!
Jenny and I would love to see your finished Rossatrons too! Feel free to share in the Sincerely Jen Facebook group!
