The Kaplan Satchel – Physical Pattern

Name: The Kaplan Satchel – Physical Pattern
Brand: Simply Classic
SKU: 795276777465
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Format:Physical Pattern

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Physical Pattern

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The Kaplan is a roomy satchel with a distinctive flap closure. This bag is chic and practical, with lots of room to carry your belongings. The gender neutral design can lean either feminine or masculine depending on the materials used.

Skill Level: Intermediate

This purchase is for a sewing pattern to construct the Kaplan, not a completed bag.

Pattern Details

Bag Features

Adjustable crossbody/shoulder strap
Unique flap with flap keeper
Twist lock closure
Exterior cell phone pocket
Full lined interior with a zipper pocket and slip pocket
Built-in key fob

Unique Flap Closure
The flap features a vertical accent piece, turn lock closure, horizontal flap keeper, and optional rivets. Customize the colors and rivet placement to make it uniquely yours.

Gender Neutral Design
The Kaplan is a chameleon of a bag, leaning feminine or masculine depending on the materials and hardware.

Compact Size for Everyday Wear
Not too big or too small — this satchel is the perfect size for carrying your essentials. Your cell phone slides snugly into the exterior slip pocket while everything else remains secure inside.

Finished Size

Finished Size: 10.75” W x 10” H x 3.5” D

What's Included

Your purchase includes:

Step-by-step instructions to make your bag
150+ full-color photos for every step of the process
Pattern pieces and cutting chart
Link to a full-length video tutorial with timestamps

This purchase is for a sewing pattern to construct the Kaplan, not a completed bag.

What You'll Need

Materials List

1/2 yd of material for the main exterior (one roll of 18” faux leather)
1/2 yd of material for the contrast exterior (one roll of 18” faux leather)
3/4 yd of lining material
3/4 yd of Classic Fuse woven interfacing (if using cotton, linen, or similar fabric for the lining)
1/2 yd of light stabilizer
9” x 3” of heavy stabilizer

Hardware List

2 – 1” Rectangle Rings
1 – 1” Slide Adjuster
1 – Twist Lock
1 – ½” Swivel Clasp
1 – #5 Zipper Tape cut to 9”
1 – #5 Zipper Pull
Rivets (Optional)

Recommended Tools & Supplies

Bonded nylon thread (TEX 45 for domestic or industrial machines; TEX 70 for industrial machines)
Sewing needle (Size 90/14 leather needle for domestic machines; size 16 or 18 needle for industrial machines)
Double-sided tape (1/8", 1/4", and 1/2")
Wonder Clips
Sewline Air Erasable Pen
Silver marking pen
Rotary cutter
Ruler
Scissors
Scotch tape
Awl
Pattern-Ease or pattern tracing material
Leather hole punch
Rivet press
Craft knife
Lighter

Sewing Machine Requirements

It is important to know your machine and the materials that it can handle. If you are using real or faux leather, we recommend an industrial or heavy-duty domestic sewing machine. If you are using lightweight faux leather or cotton canvas, a domestic machine can be used. For best results, keep any woven interfacing out of the seam allowances on a domestic machine.