free pattern for the wasp bag
31 August 2007
Did I say I was disappointed with how this bag turned out? I’ve changed my mind. I’ve been carrying it for a week and it’s very roomy without feeling big and awkward. And, I have had so many compliments here are at wardrobe refashion and on Flickr, how could I not like it?
So, if you would like to make your own wasp bag, you can download the pattern from here. I hope the instructions are clear – it was so hard to get it out of my head and onto paper with words and pictures. I would love any feedback you might have, so that I can improve it. Happy sewing!
:: machen|machen :: make|do :: 
Thank you, sweety. Have a nice weekend! 🙂
Thank you so much for the pattern! I’ve already made 3 🙂
I can send you the images if you want to.
this looks extra extra cute! Thanks for taking the time to make it available as a download. 🙂
I just came from Flickr, thanks for the time spent on writing up the instructions. I will be sure to let you know if I make one!
thanks for the free pattern!! 🙂 much appreciated! i can’t wait to sew myself one!!!
Thank you for such a nice pattern. I like that I won’t have to draw the pattern myself but can print it out and be ready to go.
What an adorable bag — thanks for the pattern!
Thanks for the pattern! Now I need a chunk o’ time to make it and then a chunk o’ time to carry it around thrifting!
I just found this tut from the Craft Magazine blog. What a beauty of a bag! Thanks for providing a tutorial. I will be making this bag for the fall.
Thank you so much – it looks fabulous, can’t wait to try it out!
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Stunning! I made a zakka basket bag with the pink wasps but the mustard is next on my list. Thank you for the tutorial – and the inspiration.
Thanks for the great pattern. I just made one using it and it turned out fantastic!
Thanks everyone
There’s a Flickr group for pictures if you want to share: http://www.flickr.com/groups/waspbag/
love the bag – thanks for the pattern and the excellent how-to!
Oh my gosh! This pattern is just what I’m looking for. All with full size pattern pieces with really clear instructions. I’m off to make! Thanks so much
Mary
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Hey there,
just dowloaded this pattern. Thank you so much for posting it. I am after a pattern to make for a friends birthday and this looks perfect.
cheers
Hello, I made this bag with your pattern. It took a little while because my french sewing vocabulary is bad and my english sewing vocabulary is obviously even worse. You may have already seen it before but you can take the picture if you like. Thanks to you my friend Daphné is very happy of her birthday present, thank you very much, the explanations and the patterns were really good.
Bye from France,
Thanks for this cute pattern! After a few attempts I managed to get it right and I love it! You can see photos of my Machen bag at http://www.melindaswenson.com/blog/?p=91
I even had some extra fabric for a pillow!
Happy Holidays.
Lovely bag and thank you for making the pattern available.
How Cool!
Thanks for sharing.
This could also work for a coutour shopping bag?
It is the coolest bag I hace seen in a long time I love the extra button detail on the handle.
Thanks for your pattern. The shape is just perfect ! I had a good time sewing it, and will do it again.
I love love LOVE this bag! I wish I could make one just like it! I’m definitely going to be using your pattern soon – I just wish I could find some decently priced canvas to work with… Thank you for this pattern!
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I love love love your pattern. And I finally made that bag and another one for a friend of mine.
http://miss-behave.de/2008/11/the-wasp-bag/
Thank you so much for making the pattern available. I have just finished making one for Mum and it looks fantastic. I’m not very experienced at sewing but the instructions were very clear.
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Cute bag!Thanx for the pattern, saw a link on burda style!
Thank you for the pattern, I made mine. You could see it tomorrow on my blog.
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Hello!
I really like your how to. I was wondering if I could translate it in French and add it to my list of how to as explained in my french post (http://www.petitcitron.com/index.php/form_howto.html)
Of course, your website would be quoted and there would be a link!
Thank you,
Perrine
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I made two for my friends’ birthdays, it’s such a cute pattern I reckon they’ll love it and am definately going to sew myself one too!
The link seems to be broken. Can I get the pattern?
Thanks!
Ann
I cant seem to get the pattern for the bag. can someone please help me x
Hi Chloe,
please use this link to download the pattern: https://machenmachen.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/machen-machen-wasp-bag.pdf
kind regards Alison
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What does A4 size mean? 4 times as big? I need to go to a print shop? Confused…
Hi Claire,
A4 is the standard paper size used in most Western countries, other than the United States. It is 210 × 297 millimetres in size. The wasp bag pattern is designed to print at the correct size on A4 paper. If you want to print the pattern at home, you will need to purchase some A4 paper and adjust your printer settings appropriately.
Also, I don´t see where piece three has been included…
Piece three is the same as piece two. The piece is labelled ‘Wasp Bag Top’. You will cut four of this piece from fabric, two of which become the ‘inner tops’ and two which become the ‘outer tops’. You will also cut two of this piece from interfacing. I’m sorry that was not completely clear.
c’est dure j’ai juste 8 ans wow la wow !
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Thanks for the pattern, initially I thought it will be difficult since sewing is still new to me but I managed smoothly and twice at it.
I’m so excited to make this! Hoping you’ll see this question: I’m unclear on how the handles work out. The pattern looks like the handles are in two pieces, but there’s nothing in the instructions about attaching the two halves together. I’m new to sewing so I might just be missing some contextual pattern knowledge, but.. help?
I was confused by this too. Did you figure this out? I think I may use the dimensions from another pattern to see if I can figure out an appropriate length. What did you end up doing?
Yes! Alison emailed directly and said “You are exactly right that the handle is in two pieces on the pattern. See the little symbols that look like ‘O’s with ‘X’s inside them? Match those up and use some sticky-tape (scotch tape) to stick the two pieces of paper together. Then cut out the handle and there will be two pieces – one with the tear-drop shape end and one with the square end. Now see how there are some faint dashed lines on these pieces? You need to match those up and tape the pieces together again. You should now have one long handle that is square at one end and tear-shaped at the other.” Hope that helps 🙂
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Hi, I’m making this bag tomorrow…and I am confused about how to put together the strap sections…4 sections printed but when I match the X’s the length is 23″…could this be right? Can you send me the total strap length including seam allowance? I am making mine into a diaper bag and adding outer pockets.
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Hi! I love this bag! just trouble understading the pocket.
Patricia
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