Field Bag Sew-Along

Build your own Field Bag with our complete step-by-step video tutorial series! Originally designed by Fringe Supply Co., this roomy project bag features a large main compartment, interior organizing pockets with optional grommets for managing yarn strands, and a cotton drawstring closure. We'll guide you through every step, from fabric selection and pocket construction to finishing details like grommets and the wrist strap.

Lesson 1

Introduction, Fabric & Supplies

Woman holding a completed natural canvas Field Bag beside the green Field Bag pattern envelope showing technical flat sketches of both views.

Get set up for success before you start sewing your Field Bag. We'll cover the pattern, fabric weight and why 8–10 oz cotton canvas is the standard choice, strap options, cotton cord, grommets, and the tools and notions you'll need to complete your bag.

Get Started

Lesson 2

Printing & Assembling the PDF Pattern

Woman beside a laptop showing the Adobe Acrobat print dialog and a printed Field Bag PDF pattern ready for assembly.

New to PDF sewing patterns? This lesson walks you through the full process. Learn how to download and open your pattern in Adobe Acrobat Reader, print at the correct scale using the test square, and trim and tape the pages together by pattern piece for the most accurate results.

Prep Your Pattern

Grab the Field Bag Pattern

Lesson 3

Cutting & Marking Your Fabric

Woman beside a printed Field Bag pattern piece laid over printed canvas fabric on a cutting mat with pattern weights.

Careful cutting and marking is the foundation of a well-constructed bag. This lesson takes it step by step, covering grain and selvedge, why you'll skip pre-washing your canvas, how to lay out and cut each pattern piece, and how to transfer your markings accurately whether you're working with your own fabric or a kit.

Start Cutting

Lesson 4

Assembling the Pocket

Close-up of a purple printed canvas Field Bag pocket with two antique brass grommets set along the top folded edge.

Your pocket pieces are cut and marked and now it's time to put them together! You'll stitch, turn, and press the outer pocket, set the grommets, and attach everything to the bag body with a large open section and divided tool pockets for all your notions.

Start Sewing

Lesson 5

Assembling the Body of the Bag

Woman holding an inside-out printed canvas Field Bag body beside a completed two-tone Field Bag standing upright on a wood surface.

The bag really starts to take shape in this lesson. You'll fold and stitch the corners, sew the side seams using a French seam technique, press and stitch the drawcord channel, and create the bottom gussets that help the bag stand on its own.

Build Your Bag

Lesson 6

Finishing Your Field Bag

Woman smiling and holding a finished purple printed canvas Field Bag beside a completed bag filled with knitting and a ball of yarn.

The finish line is in sight! In this final lesson, you'll turn the bag right side out, position and stitch the wrist strap, sew the drawcord channels closed, and thread the cotton cord through using a safety pin. Tie off the ends and your Field Bag is ready to use.

Finish Your Bag