The Factotum is a neat cross-body bag, small but copious and designed to hold all your daily essentials. It’s fully lined, with two front pockets and a zipped closure. You can use leather or webbing for your strap.

Skill level: Intermediate

Suggested Fabrics:

Oilskin, dry oilskin, mid-heavy weight cotton canvas or drill, mid weight denim (8-14oz). For the lining, try 5oz organic dry oilskin, half panama cotton, or barrier lining.

Finished measurements are: length 20cm; width 30cm; depth at widest point 12cm.

Photos: Merchant & Mills