DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN — No physical item will be shipped.
Create a Japanese Knot Bag with a beautifully simple silhouette, softly asymmetric handles, and a clean reversible finish. Designed for everyday use and satisfying to sew, this bag closes naturally by slipping one handle through the other—no zipper, snaps, or hardware required.
Make a smaller bag for daily essentials or a roomier version for carrying a little more. Choose two coordinating fabrics and enjoy two beautiful looks in one handmade bag.
This is a beginner-friendly project with full-size printable pattern pieces and a detailed photo tutorial to guide you from cutting to the final finish.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Fully reversible design
- Two sizes included: Medium and Large
- Clean enclosed finish with no exposed raw edges
- No zippers, snaps, or hardware required
- Full-size printable pattern pieces—no resizing needed
- Seam allowances included
- Clear, step-by-step photo tutorial
- Beginner-friendly construction
- A quick, thoughtful handmade gift or everyday sewing project
What You’ll Receive
- Full-size printable sewing patterns for both bag sizes
- 15-page illustrated instruction manual
- 30 step-by-step tutorial photographs
- Measurements in inches and centimeters
- Instructions written in English
Print the pattern at 100% / Actual Size. No enlargement is required.
Finished Sizes
Measurements are approximate.
- Medium: 12 in high × 11 in wide (30.5 × 28 cm)
- Large: 16 in high × 13 in wide (40.5 × 33 cm)
Skill Level
Beginner friendly. Basic sewing-machine knowledge is helpful, and the detailed tutorial photographs guide you through every step.
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern is lovely in linen, cotton, canvas, velvet, denim, corduroy, or other woven fabrics with enough body to hold the bag’s shape. Use two fabrics for a contrasting reversible finish.
- Medium- or heavyweight linen
- Cotton canvas
- Denim
- Corduroy
- Velvet
- Upholstery-weight fabric
- Quilting cotton with interfacing
- Decorative or textured woven fabrics
If your fabric is lightweight, soft, or loosely woven, apply suitable fusible interfacing before sewing. Interfacing is optional for fabrics that already have enough structure.
Fabric Requirements
Exterior fabric
- Medium: 15 × 25 in (38 × 64 cm)
- Large: 19 × 31 in (48 × 79 cm)
Lining or second exterior fabric
- Medium: 15 × 25 in (38 × 64 cm)
- Large: 19 × 31 in (48 × 79 cm)
Optional fusible interfacing
- Medium: 15 × 25 in (38 × 64 cm)
- Large: 19 × 31 in (48 × 79 cm)
Tools & Equipment
- Sewing machine
- Straight stitch
- Ruler and measuring tape
- Fabric scissors
- Pins or sewing clips
- One safety pin
- Iron and ironing surface
- Printer and paper for pattern pieces
Digital Download
This is a digital sewing pattern and tutorial. No physical bag, printed pattern, fabric, or sewing supplies will be shipped.
Your files will be available to download after checkout. Please save them to a computer or secure folder after downloading.
If you need help with your files or have a question while sewing, please contact us at support@cheridemeter.com.
Pattern License
This pattern is for personal and small-business handmade use. You may sell up to 100 finished items in total made from this pattern. Please credit the design to Cheri Demeter® in your product description whenever possible.
Mass production is not permitted. You may not copy, reproduce, resell, share, translate, upload, teach from, or redistribute any part of this pattern, tutorial, photographs, or instructions in digital or printed form.
Copyright © Cheri Demeter®. All rights reserved.
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