Finished blue Clio baguette bag held next to a dress form for scale
Close-up of the magnetic snap closure on the Clio bag
Clio Bag tutorial dashboard showing downloadable PDF patterns in Letter, A4, and A0 formats beside the lesson menu
Clio Bag video tutorial showing how to check the printed pattern scale with a ruler, with captions and lesson navigation visible
Clio Bag video tutorial showing how to place the front and back pattern pieces on blue fabric, with captions and lesson navigation visible
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By Michelle · @wtfofsewing

The Clio Bag

Beginner bag sewing pattern + complete tutorial

The Clio Bag is a beginner-friendly digital sewing pattern for a fully lined baguette bag with an optional magnetic snap closure. If you can set up and operate your sewing machine, the step-by-step tutorial walks you through everything else, including assembling the paper pattern.

$18 Get the Pattern

After checkout, you’ll receive immediate access to the pattern files, written instructions, and complete video tutorial inside Thinkific. This is a digital product. Nothing will be shipped.

Project details

Difficulty Beginner
Pieces 8
Formats Letter, A4, A0
Tutorial 28 min 39 sec
Included
  • Pattern files
  • Project intro
  • Video tutorial
  • Written instructions
Materials
  • 1 yd face fabric
  • 1 yd fusible interfacing
  • 1/2 yd lining fabric
  • Optional magnetic snap
New skills covered
Fusible interfacing Lining + facing Pinning curves Notching seams Attaching straps Magnetic snap
Clio gallery

Made by you

See what other beginners made with the pattern.

Erin @eringracebowman

“I really thought the tutorial was perfect. I really loved being able to see everything you were doing in the walk through. It was so helpful as I’ve never made anything before!!”

Julia @jushukanka

“I don’t know why I took on this project, considering I can’t even sew a straight line! 😆 A very humbling experience indeed. Did I mention I’m a complete beginner?! Anyway, I did it! I made the Clio bag #winning🙌😅”

Imani @manik_panik

“I really like the way you explained things. Everything was very clear. Even my boyfriend who is not into sewing was able to understand.”

Shared from student messages and project posts with permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Clio is a digital sewing pattern with a complete video tutorial. Nothing will be shipped.
After checkout, you’ll receive immediate access to the Clio Bag tutorial inside Thinkific. It includes the pattern files, project introduction, step-by-step video tutorial, and written instructions.
Yes. If you know how to set up and operate your sewing machine, you’re ready. You do not need experience with paper patterns or an additional course. The tutorial walks you through assembling the pattern and completing the bag step by step.
You’ll need 1 yard of face fabric, 1 yard of fusible interfacing, and 1/2 yard of lining fabric. All fabrics require a minimum width of 44 inches. The tutorial sample is demonstrated with medium weight cotton.