The Factotum is a practical, everyday bag designed to be worn across the body or over the shoulder. With its structured shape and secure zip or buckle closures, it’s the ideal companion for travel or commuting. The pattern is highly customizable, allowing you to choose between various strap styles and pocket configurations to suit your lifestyle.
A neat cross body bag, small but copious. Factotum has been designed to hold all your daily essentials. Fully lined, with two front pockets and a zipped closure. You can use leather or webbing for your strap.
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Skill Level: Intermediate.
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Fabric Suggestions: Oilskin, dry oilskin, mid-heavy weight cotton canvas or drill, mid weight denim (8-14oz). For the lining we would suggest using either our 5oz organic dry oilskin, half panama cotton, or barrier lining. You can see all of these by clicking on the suitable fabrics tab.
Finished measurements length 20cm, width 30cm, depth at widest point 12cm. All seam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise stated.
M&M have an online class with a step by step guide on how to make the Factotum which can be purchased here.
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