The Sewfisticated Trio
Sewfisticated Trio can be just a packing cube OR your daily crossbody bag with added inner pocket options for each size. Definitely a MUST have pouch for all ages!
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TESTERS' MAKES
Check out Testers' fabric choice and what did they say about Sewfisticated Trio!
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Machine used - For the fabric trio set I used a modern domestic Brother Innovis 2400. For the clear vinyl set I used industrial cylinder arm, Techsew 2750.
Time spent - Clear Vinyl set took about 2 hours and Fabric trio set took about 4 hours.
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate
Material used -
Fabric Trio set - Fabric is cotton woven from Oh So Pretty, interfacing - SF101 shape-flex. Clear Large size has inner zip pocket and card slots. Medium has inner zip pocket and slip pocket. Small has no inner pockets.
Clear vinyl is from Fabric Therapy 2.0, no lining, no inner pockets.
"It is so refreshing to find a fun sewing pattern that can be completed from start to finish in a day and still have a beautiful, functional bag(s) that you are proud to show off and carry. There are endless possibilities for use of each Trio size bag. I love the freedom of being able to use a variety of fabrics to make the Sewfisticated Trio and a great opportunity to use the smaller fabric pieces you may be saving in your fabric stash." @Shonda 'Ferguson' Andrews
Machine used - Medium on all Bernina 880. Small and Large set on Juki. All binding on Bernina and straps on industrial.
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate
Material used -
Small and large holographic vinyl and CW with SFS101 interfacing. Large and Medium have foam stabilizer. Black vinyl with CW and SFS101.
"I love the unique shape of each pouch, and the nesting feature. I like the inside options and the fussy cut built into the pattern! The shapes are so unique." @Susi Schuegraf
Machine used - Industrial - JUKI 1181N
Time spent - 2.5 hours
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate
Material used -
Various Backstitch Snacks cotton woven layered with Matte Vinyl Fuse exterior; woven interior; rainbow hardware
"I love how these all stack together. The entire set is perfect to throw in any bag on the go." @Amber McClane
Machine used - Brother CS5055PRW, Domestic
Time spent - 3 to 4 hours
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate; skill level required to sew curves and zippers in smaller radius.
Material used -
Large - Woven exterior (OSP), Alchefuse interfacing, WPC interior; Medium - CL exterior (OSP), Alchefuse interfacing, WPC interior; Small: CL exterior (OSP), Alchefuse interfacing, canvas interior. All three had GeekyFuse Polyfirm interfacing for structure.
"This pattern is a great option for something different and functional - the shape of the gusset is unique for providing makers options. The three sizes that nest provide packing and storage that can be customized by material, theme, and functionality! The skill building gusset can be a new challenge for beginner makers to try and practice. The Trio has a lot to offer!" @Nikki Schmidt
Machine used - Juki tL 2000 qi
Time spent - 3 hours
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate
Material used -
Fabric. Small - woven-Knitorious with fussables, Medium - woven panel mania with fussable. Large - Sweet n Charmed woven with fussable light and fussaboard.
Clear Vinyl from Bombsheller.
"I love the sizing options and versatility. Depending on the materials used you can make a dressy evening bag or a fun everyday bag. The curves are tight so patience is essential." @Theresa Janke
Machine used - BrotherXR3340 & Singer 403A
Time spent - 3 to 4 hours
Recommended Skill level - advanced beginner and above
Material used -
ZorElle for vinyl and zipper tape, interfacing was pellon.
"This was a fun easy sew. Sure the gussets had their challenging times, but it really wasn't as bad as I expected. I love sets like this, and I'm so happy you put one together." @Jennifer Morawski
Machine used - Industrial - Juki DU1181n
Time spent - 5 hours
Recommended Skill level - Confident beginner
Material used -
All Ottertex waterproof canvas from fabricwholesaledirect.com. Zippers were from Amazon. Siser glitter HTV for my decals.
"This little set makes for a fantastic travel kit! I created cute little decals to label what was inside. There’s plenty of room between the three, to store all the essentials! It’s also a quick sew! If you need a last minute gift idea, you can easily sew this one up in an afternoon!" @Jessica Lehman Patole
Machine used - Juki 2010TL
Time spent - 3 hours
Recommended Skill level - Confident beginner/intermediate
Material used -
All exteriors are cotton woven interfaced with SF101. The large and medium have pellon foam and cotton woven lining, also interfaced with SF101. The small is lined with ottertex, no interfacing. I chose the zipper pocket option for the large, slip for the medium and none in the small. I used FOE for binding on all sizes.
"I had a lot of fun sewing the Trio! It is a quick sew that uses minimal fabric but still looks impressive when complete. The instructions are very easy to read and full of helpful tips. The pattern is very well drafted and I love that an AO size file is provided so that I can sew it with my projector. The only tricky area is the curves, but as long as you baste start 1/8” inch first and go slowly you will be just fine." @Colleen Davis
Machine used - Domestic - Brother Innovis 980D
Time spent - 5 hours
Recommend Skill level - Confident beginner
Material used -
Clear Vinyl from Bombsheller with resin zipper.
Geometric fabric
It’s really a good ‘workout’! Training on curves, binding and usage of clear vinyl! It’ might be tough on your first.. but definitely not the 2nd onwards. As usual product turns out GREAT!!!! @Karen Tay
Machine used - Domestic Singer HD 6800C
Time spent - 8 hours
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous/advanced beginner
Material used -
Small - cotton lycra with sf101 exterior. Fusible fleece. Lighter weight WRC interior with slip pocket. 1 dring. Medium-cotton woven with SF101 & fusible fleece exterior. Light weight WRC interior with slip & zip pockets. 2 d-rings & short strap w/WRC. Large - cotton lycra w/SF101 & fusible fleece exterior. Light weight WRC interior with slip & zippered pockets. 2 d-rings w/shorter strap WRC.
"I love how Jassie takes an "ordinary" item - a pouch and designs it to be unique, functional and fun!" @Rebecca Hill
Machine used - Juki LB5100
Time spent - 6.5 hours
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate
Material used -
Exterior: PU; Interior: woven cotton with mid-weight interfacing
"The Trio set looks simple yet challenging around the gussets and curved zipper parts. This pattern definitely helped me sharpen and strengthened my skills around these areas. I loved the shape of the Trio and how the bags can be packed into one when not in use. The packing bags are so perfect to bring along for traveling too!" @Mui Yan Chua
Machine used - Domestic Brother strong and tough
Time spent - All together 1 day
Recommended Skill level - Adventurous beginner
Material used -
Therxtex exterior with WPC interior Fabric Shop: Fabric Therapy Zipper Tape: Fabric Therapy Hardware: Fabric Therapy & Soshi Creations.
"Great pattern this will be a wonderful set for teachers and students." @Jennifer Chun
Machine used - Singer HD 6380
Time spent - Cutting all pieces and interfacing about 3 hours for all the pieces I need in the 3 sizes. Sew time it took about 45 min for the small, 1.5 hours for the medium and 2 hours for the large because of the card slots and zipper pocket.
Recommended Skill level - Advanced beginner who wants to build on their skills. I would suggest binding familiarity but not necessary.
Material used -
Cotton woven exterior Tried something different with the lining and used Roc-Lon aka same material you use for black out curtains! It’s rain and no stain supposedly. Much easier to use than WPC ottertex. Cotton double binding in 0.5” Fusible fleece and pellon 931TD to the CW exterior.
Clear vinyl from bombsheller’s some pink vinyl from my pink brooder on small gusset with silver zipper tape.
"The pattern itself is easy and not complicated. I’m still learning a lot with bag making so I consider myself as an advanced beginner. It’s a good challenge and skill builder with binding." @Thien-Ai Hartop 
Machine used - Juki TL2200 QVP mini.
Time spent - 6 hours
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate
Material used -
Small /Medium/Large - Cotton Fabric, gold hardware and interfave with cotton stabilizer and 180gm one side glue batting. The fabric line is from Riley Blake design Serenade.
"Love this awesome pattern because the design is versatile and practical. The bag can be worn as 2 in 1 bag or separate it." @Haliza Mushirah Mohd Yusuf
Machine used - Domestic machines Brother VX880 and Toyota SuperJeans34
Time spent - 3 hours
Recommended Skill level - advanced beginner or intermediate
Material used -
Cotton fabric fused with woven interfacing.
"I love this trio so much! It's a simple but unique set, and quick to sew project. I love that the medium and large one can be used as a pouch but even as a bag if I want to." @May Dee
Machine used - Domestic Pfaff Creative 2134
Time spent - 4 hours
Recommended Skill level - advanced beginner, comfortable with curves and zippers
Material used -
Commercial cotton woven, black sf101/ebfuse light. Large - decovil light, Medium EBFuse Heavy. Binding - 3/4" FOE.
"I can't wait to get some clear vinyl to try this out! The smooth curves make binding with foe a breeze." @Tamara Kerelchuk
Machine used - Juki DDL8700-7 industrial
Time spent - 2 hours
Recommended Skill level - Intermediate to advanced
Material used -
Clear vinyl and zipper pulls are from Bag Maker Arsenal Indolove Kreation, zipper tape from from Sew Dulce.
Vinyl and canvas are from EdenElle.
"I enjoyed making this fun trio set. I had learned a few new tricks and tips from this pattern." @Linda Kolb
Machine used - Semi- Industrial Juki 2000Qi
Time spent - 3 hours
Recommended Skill level - Advanced Beginner
Material used -
Clear vinyl and zipper pulls are from Bag Maker Arsenal Indolove Kreation, zipper tape from from Sew Dulce.
Rapunzel set was made with canvas fabric from Royal Pixie Custom Fabric. The lining was Cotton Woven from Royal Pixie Custom Fabric and was interfaced with PixieFuse Light.
"These pouches are a quick sew and provide a satisfying product. They are great to give as gifts or sell at craft fairs. They could be sold as a set or as individual pieces which makes the pattern even more versatile. It's also a great scrap buster!" @Jennifer Laughlin Nassar
Machine used - Juki DU 1181N
Time spent - 3 hours medium and large, 35 min. for small clear vinyl
Recommend Skill level - Ambitious Intermediate Beginner
Material used -
Oh So Pretty Custom Fabric, LLC VINYL PREORDER R77 - Picture Perfect Princess - Floral - SMALL SCALE - 14x54 inch cut WPC: A&A Textiles.
Clear Vinyl - Whimsical Fabric Designs.
"This idea of doing a small project to perfect your skills is awesome. Everyone should give it a try. I'm so happy that I tried this pattern out. I love that all of us testers, shared ideas with each other so that we could pass them on to others. After all that's what this sewing community is about! The lines on the card slot panel is awesome. No measuring, just snip and fold." @Sew HoneyBea
