With use, I realised that although the concept worked very well, the execution could have been better. The main issue was the fabric I chose: it was too soft for the bag and especially for the straps, which twisted easily.
So I decided to make a new version — sturdier and more practical. This time I used upholstery fabric for the crossbody bag, added a full lining, and included more pockets. At first, I planned to make the front exterior pocket (where the large folded bag is stored) using the brown fabric, but I realised it would become too thick — difficult to sew and inconvenient when folding and unfolding the large bag. I ended up using a cotton remnant with a print on both sides, which worked much better.
The measurements are exactly the same as the previous bag, and I’m sharing the diagram again for convenience.
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Useful tips before making your own 3‑in‑1 bag
If you’re thinking about sewing a bag like this, here are a few things I learned from making both versions:
Crossbody bag fabric: it shouldn’t be too thin. If it is, use an interfacing to add structure.
Front exterior pocket: the fabric shouldn’t be too thick, since this is where the large bag stays folded. The thicker it is, the harder it will be to fold and unfold.
Straps: if you use a thin fabric, add interfacing to prevent twisting. Keep in mind that one of the straps stays folded inside the crossbody bag — the thicker it is, the bulkier the bag will be when folded.
Size of the front pocket: it should be slightly larger than the crossbody bag so it overlaps without catching the bag in the seam.
Buttons on the storage pocket: if you want to add buttons, test the placement first. When the bag is unfolded, the buttons become visible and will be in diferent positions.
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