Analogue Bag PDF Pattern

Recently there has been a movement toward making time in our lives for mindful ‘analogue’ activities… to intentionally break away from the digital world rather than constantly relying on screens or technology.

Often associated with slow stitching, journalling, sketching and reading, an analogue bag contains a collection of your own objects which encourage you to take time out - stitch, write, sketch, mend, and slow down!

No two analogue bags are the same - they evolve with the maker. Your personal bag becomes a portable source of inspiration - it encourages making, reading, and the sensory pleasure of working with your hands. You could include a book, stitching project, small musical instrument, colouring pencils etc. Then take time out - it might be 15 minutes or an hour… find somewhere comfy, leave your phone, tv and laptop behind and choose an activity!

Yes, you could use an old shopping bag, but what about making a beautiful, personal analogue bag for yourself? The bag becomes part of the analogue activity!

This pattern is a 6 page downloadable PDF file. It contains photos and instructions on how to make the bag.

The materials ask for a French Torchon (tea towel) This can be subsituted for a linen tea towel of approximately 70cm x 55cm with stripes down the long sides.