Brandnew pattern for you - another cute accessory to quickly sew and add to your outfits!
These victorian inspired belt bags let you bring all the essentials for your adventures like a modern fanny pack. May it be picking flowers in the woods or carrying your phone - always have an extra pocket available!
Inspired by original victorian accessories called “traveling reticule” or “chatelaine purse” these belt pouches add practicality and a fashionable accessory to your outfit!
Of course you also see those styles in medieval or renaissance inspired outfits, so this accessory might be the perfect addition to your historybounding wardrobe!
A great beginner to intermediate project to sew a truly fairytale accessory - try it out!
We added one plain belt in this sewing pattern pack, but of course you can wear the bags with all your belts or ribbons! Try the Bryony belt pack for more matching belts to wear with your Aster bags and the Magnolia dress with integrated belt for the perfect match!
Aster's Features
✦ Mix & Match: 5 different design versions in the one pattern
✦ Belt pack accessory to match with all your outfits - additional pockets!
✦ Fits most smartphones + small daily necessities (tissues, chapstick e.g.)
✦ Perfect to wear with our Magnolia dress, Bryony belt pack and Marigold dress
With this pattern you will learn
✦ belt making
✦ lining a bag
✦ making button-loop closures
✦ sew specific shapes neatly with the template-technique
and practicality to your outfits!
You also see those styles in medieval or renaissance inspired outfits, so this accessory might be the perfect addition to your historybounding wardrobe!
Longer in the back than in the front, this cape has truly magical fairytale vibes. The big hood with a separated middle piece provide the matching fairytale hood silhouette.
Aster
Mix & Match
Combine as you like, to create a unique Aster belt bag matching your style best.
We included 5 versions in the sewing instructions to teach you all required techniques.
Choose from 5 bags, 5 flaps and 3 belt straps. We added a belt so you can carry around your new bag.
✦ Bags: 5 unique shapes
✦ Flaps: 5 unique shapes
✦ Straps: small loops, chatelaine style + continuous loop
✦ Belt: one simple belt
5 Versions + Belt
Skill Level
Aster is a sewing pattern aimed at beginner sewists.
Suitable for all new sewists who want a wearable sewing projects and simple designs with easy to sew seams. But please make sure to accomplish more easier projects first like detachable collars or bows.
Aster is not hard to sew, but you will line these bags as well as deal with lots of fabric layers, that require a bit of patience and confidence with your sewing machine.
We made sure to teach you everything in our detailed illustrated instructions that will guide you through the process!
Need more information about our skill levels? Read our Guide
Sizing and Formats
A4/ US Letter + A0/ Copy Shop
Aster is available as a PDF Sewing Pattern for you to instantly download. You will get an email immediately after purchase with a PDF to either print and assemble at home, suitable both for A4 and US Letter formats or send to a copyshop or pattern printer to print to full scale on A0.
With or without seam allowances
All Stitchmaiden patterns come in two file versions, one that includes seam allowances, which are 1 cm (3/8”) unless otherwise stated on the pattern or in the instructions and one version without seam allowances, so you can add your own.
If you need more help, read our Guide on how to use PDF Sewing Patterns
Our sewing patterns feature clear instructions with step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the sewing process.
Aster worn with the Marigold dress - you can easily add
Aster pockets to all your belts, waistbands and ribbons!
Sew Aster in a matching fabric to your
dress for a more minimal look
We can't wait to see your bags! Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @stitchmaiden using the hashtag #Stitchmaiden so we, and the sewing community, can see your makes!
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