I’m thrilled to be able to offer this free bag pattern from an amazing Canadian bag designer, Celine from Blue Calla Sewing Patterns. She made this Gerbera as a companion to the Daisy Crossbody bag. Free patterns are a really great way to get familiar with a designer’s writing and instruction style before buying a pattern from them. I hope you’ll try this one out and get hooked on Blue Calla patterns like I have! I also got a chance to test the pattern before its release here today.  This pattern certainly doesn’t disappoint! It has a detachable wristlet, an interior zippered pocket, pleats and a gusset, for an overall unique and elegant design.

I used the patchwork option on the front and the optional full panel on the back of the bag. My fabrics are all from Fabric Spark. The Butterflies and leaves are part of Sarah Watson’s Biology collection, the navy overlay is part of Cotton + Steel’s Basics collection, and the lining is from Joel Dewberry’s Notting Hill collection. 

Celine likes to allow us makers to come up with interfacing combinations to suit our tastes. I used fusible fleece on the lining and craft fuse on my exterior, and I really like the results. I think Craft Fuse on the lining and Shapeflex for the exterior would be a nice combo too. 

Here are some pictures of the testers’ bags: Kristy at RockBabyScissors.com made this stunning rainbow Alison Glass patchwork, paired beautifully with Carolyn Friedlander’s low volume Doe.

Crystal at Cloth Albatross made an awesome companion to her Daisy, both in Cotton + Steel. The picture shows the size comparison of the Gerbera and Daisy.

Download the file and get started today! You can join the Blue Calla Patterns Facebook group for inspiration and support too!