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created by Lori Gates
W Henrietta, NY


This spectacular sample was created by Diane Rhodes of Monroeville, PA


Release Your Inner Fashionista!
with
The Baggalista pattern
Another companion Bag for our
PortaPocket Purse Insert



Makes up cute in a WIDE variety of fabric!

Two totally secure
zippered Phone Pockets


MOST phones
WILL NOT fall out until you unzip the pocket!
A Very Large
Back Zippered Pocket



Perfect for storing important paperwork!
Secure Hidden Storage
Under the Flap!



The Flap is held securely in place by INVISIBLE sew-in magnetic snaps
(Clamp-in style magnetic snap instructions are ALSO included)

$12.00 US
(for pattern ONLY)

Pictorial Instructions - Your feedback was POSITIVE, so it's BACK!

You've told us that sometimes it would be REALLY helpful to see a particular step outlined in a REAL picture, rather than the mechanical drawings presented in our pattern instructions. Well we heard you, and we've created a few COLOR pdf downloads picturing some of the newest and most challenging steps in the construction of this bag. They are now available to you free of charge. Simply click on the links to the right to download (and print) the pdf you are interested in.

Please note- These files are available ONLY by download- Sorry, no exceptions!
 Step-by-step Color Pictures
Are just a CLICK away!

 Step C1- Magnet Preparation
 Step 9- Magnet Placement
 Step 15-16- Applying Biastape to Flap
 Step 23-24- Curved Pocket
 Step 27-32- Phone Pocket zippers
 Step 38- Exterior Assembly
 Step 47-49- Zipper Panels
 Step 50- Installing Zipper Panels
 Step 53-60- Zipper Caps
 Step 62- Final Topstitching

ALL NEW with the Baggalista -
 Here's TWO BRAND NEW products that we think you will LOVE!
- Soft & Stable -
A new, revolutionary foundation material!


$8.00 for one 29" X 11" piece
(that's enough for ONE Baggalista)
OR
To buy a larger continuous quantity, visit our Sewing Supply page or inquire about availability at your independant fabric dealer.
-Invisible Sew-in Magnetic Snaps-




$5.00 per set
(TWO sets of snaps are required
for each Baggalista)

Purse Dimensions
9.5" X 9" X 4"

$12.00 US
(for pattern ONLY)
Baggalista Design Highlights
The Perfect Travel Companion

  • FIVE zippered storage areas
  • fOUR interior storage pouches
  • a large zippered back pocket - terrific for items you larger items
  • an adjustable nylon strap. Shoulder it, or wear it cross-body and go hands-free.
  • The Flap is a terrific size and shape to showcase a great blockprint or for easy embellishing.
  • And best of all- it works perfectly with the PortaPockets Insert!

    Baggalista Cover
    •          Front and Back of Baggalista pattern cover


    $12.00 US
    (for pattern ONLY)

    Fabric Needs:

    Exterior Fabric; 1/3 yd. (You may need more for one-way designs or fabrics with nap)
    Contrast (Flap area & Back Pocket); 1/4 yd.
    Lining; 1 1/8 yd.
    Soft & Stable: one 29" X 11" piece (we recommend Soft & Stable, but Fusible fleece may be substituted)
    Fusible Interfacing; one 12" X 5" piece (We recommend CraftFuse TM or the equivalent.)
    Fusible Fleece; 1/4 yd. (We recommend Thermolan TM or the equivalent.)

    Other Supplies Needed:
    1 each- 1" wide metal link
    1 each- 1" wide metal slide
    1 each- 16" (or longer) separating zipper (instructions for shortening zipper are included)
    1 each- 12" (or longer) nylon zipper (instructions for shortening zipper are included)
    1 each- 9" (or longer) nylon zipper (instructions for shortening zipper are included)
    2 each- 7" (or longer) nylon zippers (instructions for shortening zipper are included)
    2 each- 3/4" invisible sew-in magnetic snap (standard style clamp-in magnetic snap may be substituted)
    60inches- 1" wide nylon webbing




    Buy a Baggalista Kit!
    you get the pattern
    PLUS
    TWO invisible sew-in magnetic snap sets
    one- 16" separating zipper
    one- 12" nylon zipper
    one- 9" zipper
    two- 7" zippers
    one- 1" wide metal link/slide set
    63inches- 1" wide nylon webbing
    one- 29" X 11" piece of Soft & Stable

    Buy the KIT for
    $45.50


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    Buy a Baggalista Pattern + Notions Kit!

    you get the pattern
    PLUS
    2 sew-in magnetic snap sets
    1- 16" separating zipper
    1- 12" nylon zipper
    1- 9" zipper
    2- 7" zippers
    one- 1" wide link/slide set
    63"- 1" wide nylon webbing
    1- 29" X 11" piece
    of Soft & Stable

    for only
    $45.50


    OR Buy a
    "NOTIONS ONLY" Kit!
     (and get everything listed above WITHOUT the pattern!)

    for only
    $35.00

    And don't forget to organize your Baggalista with a PortaPockets Purse Insert
    Click here to buy your pattern!



    Piece Your Flap in a SNAP!

    Download Your Pattern Pieces HERE!
     Pieced Flap Templates
    (available by download ONLY)
    Incorporate Creativity into YOUR Everyday Style with
    Our 1st eBOOK-
    learn to "piece together" beautiful bag exteriors the StudioKat Designs Way!

    Click HERE for more info &
    MANY MORE pictures

    (available by download ONLY)


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