the Expand-o-Matic

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Colorful embroidered handbag with floral patterns.
Decorative sailboat model with black straps and intricate paint details.
Colorful floral patterned shoulder bag with multiple zippers and compartments.
Open colorful handbag with a pink interior lining.
Brown steampunk-themed bag with sewing machine and gears design.
Colorful floral and butterfly patterned crossbody bag with multiple zippers.
Colorful patterned bag with a cityscape design and a black strap.
Smiling woman holding a decorated book in a cozy cafe.
Colorful floral embroidered shoulder bag with black strap and studded edges.
Oval keychain with a black cat silhouette and text.

Description

9.5″h X 10.5″w X 1.5″(w/expander closed) -AND- 9.5″h X 10.5″w X 3.25″(w/expander open)

UnZip it, to Double Your Storage Space!

  • Just open the wrap-around zipper to instantly DOUBLE your storage area
  • A secure zippered entry
  • A back mag-snapped  drop-in back pocket
  • A zippered front & interior pocket

And now, Color pdf Tutorials are just a click away!

Click on the links below to access a few color pdf’s that just might be helpful during the following construction steps!

     

Here’s four of the beautiful fabric combos we used in the making of our Expand-o-Matic samples during the run-up to this pattern release.  Click HERE  for more info about these & all of the other beautiful fabrics we carry!

See how the Expand-o-Matic pattern
was conceived & developed!

Including insider info about the fabrics we used for each sample!
Come along on the creative journey with us by clicking each link individually.

 

Additional information

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Fabric Needs
  • Exterior - 1/2 yard (additional yardage may be required for directional prints)
  • Lining - 1/2 yard
  • Contrast - 1/3 yard (will be used primarily for inside of Expander and for the Strap)
  • Fusible Cotton Woven Interfacing - 3/4 yard X16" wide (we recommend Plantional heavyweight cotton woven interfacing or an equivalent)
  • Foam Stabilizer - one 10" X 24" piece (we recommend Soft & Stable by Annie)
Other Supplies Needed
  • 1 each- 3/4" invisible sew-in magnetic snap
  • 2 each - 10" (or longer) closed bottom zippers
  • 1 each - 16" (or longer) closed bottom zipper
  • 1 each - 22" (or longer) zipper closed on BOTH ends w/2 zipper pulls
  • 2 each - 3/4" wide D-rings
  • 1 each - *1" wide slide buckle (to make strap adjustable)
  • 2 each - *1" wide swivel snap hooks
  • 51 inches - *1" lightweight nylon webbing
  • * If you choose to use a wider webbing for your strap, please note that your webbing, slide buckle, AND snap hooks must ALL be of the same width
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