Corfu Bag Pattern

Corfu Bag Pattern

Make a stylish Corfu tote bag with embossed front-post motifs and neat finishing details. This pattern guides you step-by-step through the round-by-round construction, handles, and optional lining to create a sturdy everyday bag. Youll love the sculpted leaf motifs and professional finishing techniques included.

Materials Needed for Corfu Bag Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Attach the buckram-backed upper edge strip to the bag opening by aligning and basting the interfacing to the wrong side of the backing, then hand-stitch the backing edge to the bag and finish the seam.
• Position and sew each handle attaching strip over the spiral cord loop: insert strip into loop, fold strip to WS and sew each stitch securely to both loops of one of the 8 stitches where the strip was started, tying off and weaving in the tail.
• Sew loop seam covers over the loop ends using small invisible stitches, then overcast and secure the bottom of the strip to the handle with backstitch to prevent sliding.
• If using a lining, stitch the lining side seams and bottom as instructed, press hems, insert drawstring into the slit at the bottom, then baste and hand-stitch the lining to the bag’s wrong side under the upper edge backing.
• Weave in all yarn tails and secure the ends of the spiral cord (insert optional non-stretch tape inside cord before final finishing for stability).
• Reinforce and evenly distribute stitches when sewing handles to the upper edge; check placement against the marked stitches from the chart to align motifs and repeats.

Important Notes

• 💡Use Yarn1 (background) for all back post stitches, hdc, last ss in each round, and fish stripes as instructed.
• 💡Use Yarn2 for all highlighted front post stitches and embossed elements; switch colors by finishing the previous stitch with the new yarn.
• 💡Place markers for the B3i positions after Rnd 26 to ensure correct motif placement on the bag sides.
• 💡Work marked shifts at the beginning of rounds (WS turn and specified ss) to minimize visibility of ch-2 at the start of rounds.
• 💡Watch the provided video links for the special techniques such as shallow B, enclosing yarn in FP/BP stitches, and spiral cord construction for clearer guidance.

This Corfu Bag pattern captures sculpted embossed motifs and a tidy, reinforced finish for everyday use. The design includes charted rounds, helpful videos, and step-by-step photos for tricky techniques. Whether you add a lining or keep it simple, this bag will become a go-to accessory for your wardrobe. 🧶👜