The Roadie is a mini version of the Road Tripster Tote and is such a great size. It will quickly become your favorite go-to for an every day bag. The Roadie has many of your favorite features from it's larger sibling (like all of those pockets!), but includes some extra goodies like a recessed zipper option and a bottle sleeve.
This pattern is suitable for a domestic machine and is beginner-friendly. This PDF pattern download comes with written instructions for each step along with coordinating photos. Full-size pattern template pieces are also included, however it's not necessary to print them as all measurements are included in the cutting chart. You can use cotton, canvas, cork, or vinyl. The options are only limited to your imagination (and you're machine's ability) :)
Material and Hardware requirements:
Exterior material (1/2 yard) recommend canvas, waterproof canvas, cork, vinyl
Lining material (1/2 yard) recommend cotton woven or waterproof canvas
Accent material (1/4 yard) optional. Can also use exterior material.
Interfacing(depending on fabric chosen; see cutting chart)
Woven (SF101 or equivalent)
Decovil Light (or equivalent)
Decovil Heavy (10” x 2” strip for base)
1” Strap Webbing
If making 2 fixed straps, 56” length (2 at 28” each)
If making 1 adjustable strap, 60” length
Zipper, #5 size
6.5”, (2) 8”, 13” (1 yard if using zipper tape; sub-cut as noted, will have .5” left over)
4 zipper pulls
Optional Hardware
1/2” d-ring or lobster clasp
8mm double cap rivets (4-10, per your preference)
If making the crossbody strap, will need: (2) 1” D-ring/Triangle Rings, (2) 1” Lobster Clasps, and (1) 1” Adjuster Bar
Finished Roadie size: 11.5” wide x 7.5” high (not including handle straps) with a 3" base.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Due to the nature of the product, I cannot process refunds or returns as it cannot be returned once electronically delivered. This pattern, once purchased, is not to be shared or reproduced in any way.
You can sell bags made from this pattern, provided it’s on a small home-based scale. Please credit me as the pattern designer.
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I love the Roadie Mini, I think you can use that bag for many different things. The next time I make one it will be a mini diaper bag!! The pattern was easy to follow. I highly recommend.
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Lori
Beautiful design!
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Linda Crawford
the roadie mini
I love this pattern. But a need to make the other Roadie this one is to small for me. But really cute pattern.
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Janice Fisher
Can't believe it came out so well
Really pleased with my first attempt at this bag. Will be making more.
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Lucretia Wrolstad
Roadie bag
I do love all the little pockets and it seems like it would be easy enough simple enough to follow. I have not had the opportunity yet to make one but I plan on doing so within the next couple of weeks I've been working with another bag makers patterns and they are very detailed as well. One thing I really like is having a place to attach my keys on the inside of the bag so that I don't lose them on the inside
