I started this bag at the Bagineer Retreat (read all about it here) but I’m the world’s second slowest sewist, so I didn’t finish it that weekend – don’t worry, it’s not a particularly long make, I’m truly just slow and easily distracted by all the fun we were having. I’m pretty stoked about finishing it though because the fabrics I chose really match the weather and season right now. 

This is one of the newest patterns from Emmaline and I’m sure it’s going to be a hit. There are so many pockets and compartments, and unlike most flip/foldover bags, this pattern is written for dimensional fabric! That’s right, the body of your bag and the part that flips over can both be going in the right direction, so feel free to use horses or faces, or whatever directional print you choose. 

It works great as a cross-body bag, or shorten the adjustable strap and wear it on the same side. I used cork for my bottom accent, but you could use fabric too if you want. The bottom accent is a great place to put a metal bag label. I used the script style “handmade” in the copper finish to match the rest of my hardware.

I chose to use the optional edge connector strap anchors, but you can make your own out of fabric if you prefer. FYI: these are a newer style and easier to install than the older version. 

This bag has so many pockets! The fold over flaps are large zippered pockets, there’s a “hidden” pocket at the front (I used pink bananas because life’s too short for serious pockets) and then in the main compartment of the bag, there’s a slip pocket and a zippered pocket. 

Here’s the part of the bag I’m proudest of…that zippered pocket. I can normally do these but never really think they look great and almost always have the pocket lining peeking through along the edge of the box. I did this one at the retreat and Janelle gave me a tip to add a bit of moisture and roll the seam between my fingers, then finger press and press with iron, each small section at a time. It took a bit longer but so worth the extra effort. Oh! I used my new Jaylilly Handmade zipper templates too and it made that part super easy too. I also love the cork accents to hold the magnetic snaps – that little extra feature just makes the finished product look that much more professional. 

This is the front of the bag. I added the optional rivets at the edge of the hidden pocket. I love how it ties the pretty copper finish together to all parts of the bag and, functionally, it adds some strength to a potentially high stress area. I’ve already discovered this pocket is perfect for my phone.

Here’s the back, in case you’re wondering.

Pattern: Emmaline Bags, The Double Flip Shoulder Bag PDF
Hardware: Emmaline Bags, The Double Flip Shoulder Bag Hardware Kit in Copper, plus small rivets and metal bag tag, also from Emmaline Bags.
Fabric: Lavish Collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, from Sitka Fabrics
Cork: Natural Cork Fabric from Sew Sweetness