About This Bag

The Maliyah is a simple crossbody bag with no hardware and no zippers — the perfect first project for beginners! The bag has slip pockets on the front and back. The roomy interior is the perfect size to hold your cell phone and a few essentials. To keep the construction process simple, this pattern uses a webbing strap and does not require any hardware. You can shop our selection of webbing here.

The Maliyah is a wonderful pattern to start your bag making journey — or "pay it forward" and use this pattern to teach someone else to sew.

Finished Size: 5.5" W x 8" H x 2" D

What's Included in the Download

The PDF download is for The Maliyah crossbody bag pattern. The pattern includes 30+ full-color photos, instructions to make the bag, and printable pattern pieces.


The sewing pattern and materials shown here are not replicas of any designer products. References to third-party brands or products are for illustrative purposes only and no endorsement is implied. Simply Classic is not endorsed by or affiliated with any designer brands.