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FREE VIDEO: Kennedy Bag

I’ve been looking forward to presenting you with this video for awhile now! The Kennedy Bag is a great gender-neutral pattern that can be made in your favorite large-scale print, or use a more neutral palette for a sleek and simple bag!

Before you begin, please download the pattern here: PATTERN – Kennedy Bag

Here are the sections of the pattern in case you’d like to skip ahead in the video:

  • Attach the Interfacing – 2 minutes 59 seconds
  • Attach the Accents – 6 minutes 2 seconds
  • Attach the Buckles – 25 minutes 58 seconds
  • Assemble the Strap – 48 minutes 54 seconds
  • Assemble the Zipper Pockets – 54 minutes 38 seconds
  • Attach the Divider Pocket – 1 hour 5 minutes 25 seconds
  • Finish the Bag – 1 hour 8 minutes 33 seconds

Here are the supplies and tools that I used to make my sample bag:

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46 thoughts on “FREE VIDEO: Kennedy Bag

  1. Suzanne R says:

    Thank you for this pattern and video. So generous of you. I’d really like to see what the inside is like.

    1. Cindy says:

      Me too! Happy Thanksgiving

    2. Sara Lawson says:

      Thank you Suzanne, enjoy!

      1. Ann MacDonald says:

        Thank you for this absolutely awesome bag and video. I learn a lot better with a visual.

  2. Earline Egbert says:

    Thank you so much for the free pdf and video. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Many blessings!

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Thank you Earline, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  3. Melodie Gingras says:

    Thank you for your kindness I was looking for a bag much like this for a friend and your video will help me learn how to make a wonderful messenger bag!

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Awesome! So happy! I hope your friend will love the bag!

  4. Mary says:

    thank you for the video .I will try and Make this bag it looks beautiful .

  5. Susan Gray says:

    Wonderful bag! Hoping to make one for my granddaughter for her graduation. It will be great for college! Thank you for pattern and video!

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Excellent Susan! Congratulations to your granddaughter!

  6. Judy says:

    Thank You so much. Have a peaceful Thanksgiving!

  7. Lois Healan says:

    amazing video!

  8. lucinda says:

    thank u, thank u, for this wonderful free pattern and video, Happy Thanksgiving to u and family

  9. Marilyn says:

    Thank you so much for the free pattern and video. You are very generous, and I love your videos.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

  10. Tommasa says:

    Thank you from Canada. Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

  11. Helena Provenzano -Schmitz says:

    I ordered my buckles today. Plan on making this great bag Monday. Thanks Sara and Danny!!!

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Yay! Hope they arrive quickly and you can get started!

  12. Winsome says:

    Thanks dear, may God continue to bless and keep you and your dear family safe and blessed

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Thank you so much Winsome!

  13. helene says:

    encore un bien joli modèle offert en partage
    bravo et un immense merci à vous

  14. Louis Jordan says:

    The Video was good. Where can I source an iron like the one used on the fabric in the video.

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Hi Louis! The iron that I use is the Singer Expert Finish. Hope this helps!

  15. Valerie says:

    Thank you Sarah so much for this video, you made it look so easy and I really enjoyed watching it and learnt a lot. I am definitely going to make this bag! From Val in South Africa

  16. Valerie says:

    Hello again Sarah – Could you use Faux leather instead of cork or leather in this bag. If so could you advise any demo I could watch- thank you

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Yes definitely! You can use the same methods that I use in the video for working with cork. Hope this helps!

  17. Judy Russwurm says:

    Thank you for making this available

  18. Dee Wooten says:

    I love bags and I’m so happy I found your channel! I can’t wait till I’m able to make some for Christmas next year. Wished I had found you sooner! Thanks for making these videos and sharing the videos.

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Thank you so much Dee!

  19. 4irenebeauty says:

    I love the bag. I can’t wait to make one. You’re awesome, for making the
    video and the pattern.

  20. Mary says:

    Your directions are incredibly clear and concise. Well done, you are a pro.

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Aww thank you so much for the huge compliment Mary!

  21. Robin Harsh says:

    I just now had a chance to watch this video, well done and thank you! You do such a good job making your patterns and videos clear and easy to follow. I think this would make great bags for a couple of kids I know to carry their coloring books and snacks and whatnot on long car trips, I can’t wait to get started.

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      I’m so happy that you enjoyed the video, Robin! Can’t wait to see your finished bags!

  22. Chris Williams says:

    Just came across your channel, I am learning to make bags and I will say you are the best instructor I have found so far. I appreciate you sharing your patterns. Thanks so much

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Thank you so very much, Chris!!

  23. Laura says:

    Thank you so much for your amazing patterns and videos! Your posts have encouraged me to start sewing again 🙂
    I plan to make this bag completely out of cork. Is there a different interfacing I should use?

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Hi Laura! You should be able to skip the interfacing on the straps and accents; you can probably still use the same interfacing on the other aspects of the bag. Thank you!

  24. Richard Örnemark says:

    Such a great video, and pattern. I have very little sewing experience, and have never attempted anything advance. Your video did not just help me complete the bag, but I also tweaked the pattern and adjusted the size. Now I have a great fly-fishing bag, with several pockets and a zipper-pocket 😀

    Cheers!

    Finished result here: https://www.facebook.com/richard.ornemark/posts/10157079276117631?notif_id=1568581773420360&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic

  25. Pat Lightfoot says:

    Thank you so much, Sara! As usual, your instructions are perfect! I especially like that you’ve added the time index for each section of the tutorial!

    Take Care & Stay Well!
    Pat
    Muskoka, Ontario

  26. Mary Hobson says:

    sorry I’m a beginner, How am I cutting the pieces its says(1) Exterior Bottom Panel, 15” x 6” (2) Exterior Main Panel, 15” x 12” so what am i using I only see the printed pattern that says flap pattern piece Help

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Hello Mary, thank you for your email! You can using a quilting ruler and rotary cutter (or scissors) to cut out all of the square/rectangle pieces. Thank you!

      1. Mary Hobson says:

        Thanks

  27. Eileen says:

    Hi, There seems to be a couple of pattern pieces missing, the main and bottom panels.

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      Hi Eileen! In my patterns, squares/rectangles are not represented by pattern pieces. However, the measurements for these pieces are called out in the Cutting Instructions for easy rotary cutting. Thank you!

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