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created by Lori Gates
W Henrietta, NY


The Uptown Saddlebag pattern
Works GREAT with ANY of our
Porta-Pockets Purse Inserts

Two TOTALLY separate interior storage options!


A full-length front pouch



Snaps shut securely with an invisible Sew-in Magnetic snap
PLUS- there's MORE storage within the zippered Flap!



this pocket is ALSO full-length!
With additional secure storage in back zippered pocket!



Perfect for whatever
you want QUICK access to!

$12.00 US
(for pattern ONLY)

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Color 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!
   Are just a CLICK away!
 Steps 1-7- Snap Pouch exterior
 Steps 8-11- Snap Pouch Base
 Steps 16-19- Snap Pouch Lining
 Step 22-   Underflap
 Steps 23-24- Underflap Lining
 Step 29-   Phone Pocket & Phone PocketBack
 Steps 31-35- Flap Back
 Step 36-   Bag Assembly
 Steps 37-39- Flap Zipper
 Steps 43-44- Strap Tabs
 Steps 45-47- Flap Lining
 Steps48+50-   Flap Zipper


Embroider yourself a BEAUTIFUL exterior, that's sure to turn heads!

Here's a closeup of this amazing design


Embroidery Design provided by
Susan Read

This Uptown Saddlebag was fashioned in collaboration with Susan Read, using her "Mehndi" embroidery group. For more information, or to purchase this & other unique embroidery designs by Susan Read, click                          HERE.


Here's some complimentary products we think you'll LOVE!
Choose Soft & Stable
A new, revolutionary foundation material!

$11.00 for one 35" X 15" piece
(that's enough for ONE Uptown Saddlebag)
OR
To buy a larger continuous quantity, visit our Sewing Supply page or inquire about availability at your local independant fabric dealer.
OR, Choose Stiff Stuff by Sew Lazy!
New for Fall 2012!
another GREAT foundation material !


Stiff Stuff substitutes beautifully for Soft & Stable!
Inquire about availability at your local independant fabric dealer.

That's Right! Now the choice is YOURS!
because we are endorsing BOTH Soft & Stable AND Stiff Stuff
for use in our Uptown Saddlebag!
-Invisible Sew-in Magnetic Snaps-


$5.50 per set
Custom Zippers-
avialable in black & white stripe or polkadot
for our Uptown Saddlebag


Click HERE to shop our zipper collection.

Purse Dimensions
8"L X 6"W X 9"H
$12.00 US
(for pattern ONLY)

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 Uptown Saddlebag Design Highlights
  • Instructions are included for the segmented exterior AND a non-segmented look.
  • TWO separate interior storage areas
  • a large zippered back pocket - terrific for items you want quick access to.
  • an adjustable nylon strap. Shoulder it, or wear it cross-body and go hands-free.
  • the unique zippered foldover flap conceals a full-length pocket!
  • And best of all- it works perfectly with the any of our Porta-Pockets Purse Inserts!

    Uptown Saddlebag pattern cover
    •          Front and Back of Uptown Saddlebag pattern cover

    $12.00 US
    (for pattern ONLY)

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    Fabric Needs: (You may need more for one-way designs or fabrics with nap)
    Exterior Fabric for View A (with front segments); 3/4 yd.
    Exterior Fabric for View B (w/o segments); Front Unsegmented areas- 1/3 yd.
                                                                    Back Segmented areas- 1/2 yd.
    Optional Segment Flanges; 1/8 yd. or one fat quarter
    Lining; 1 yd.
    one 35" X 15" piece of Soft & Stable by Annie OR Stiff Stuff by Sew Lazy
    Fusible Interfacing; 1/8 yd. (We recommend CraftFuse TM or the equivalent.)

    Other Supplies Needed:
    2 each- 1" wide rectangular metal link
    1 each- 1" wide metal slide
    1 each- 12" (or longer) separating zipper (instructions for shortening zipper are included)
    1 each- 9" (or longer) nylon zipper (instructions for shortening zipper are included)
    1 each- 3/4" invisible sew-in magnetic snap
    50 inches- 1" wide nylon webbing




    Buy an Uptown Saddlebag Kit!
    you get the pattern
    PLUS
    ONE invisible sew-in magnetic snap set
    one- 12" separating zipper
    one- 9" zipper
    one- 1" metal slide ring
    two 1" wide rectangular metal links
    50inches- 1" wide nylon webbing
    one- 35" X 15" piece of Soft & Stable
    Buy the KIT for
    $37.70

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    Buy an
    Uptown Saddlebag Pattern + Notions Kit!

    you get the pattern
    PLUS
    1-invisible sew-in mag snap set
    1ea- 12" separating zipper
    1ea- 9" zipper
    1ea- 1" metal slide ring
    2ea- 1" wide rectangular metal links
    50inches- 1" wide nylon webbing
    1 piece- 35" X 15" Soft & Stable

    for only
    $37.70

    2CheckOut.com Inc. (Ohio, USA) is a payment facilitator for goods and services provided by StudioKat Designs.

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

    for only
    $29.70


    And don't forget to organize your Uptown Saddlebag with a Porta-Pockets Purse Insert
    Click here to buy your pattern!



    -OR-
    a Porta-PocketsPLUS Purse Insert
    Click here to buy your pattern!




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