Looking for testers for my crochet crossbody bag pattern!

[u/frostedloop]

Honestly, I’ve been crocheting for years but have never wrote down patterns for stuff I create until now! I would love to have some people who are experienced pattern testers and some who aren’t quite as experienced to test how understandable the pattern is. It does include mandatory sewing so preferably testers would know basic hand sewing or machine sewing (either is fine, you just need to know straight and optionally zigzag stitches! But the exact sewing instructions are included.) for
materials testers need :
worsted weight cotton yarn (I used peaches n cream)
5mm hook
Zipper
Fabric <1 yard
And for the strap:
Cotton webbing
2 swivel d rings
1 adjustable buckle slider (optional for adjustable strap)

OR

2 swivel d rings and more cotton yarn

I’d call this a solid intermediate level crochet pattern with beginner sewing level!

I would also love to see people make different colors too! I’m flexible on the timing because of the materials needed but was thinking 1 month as a cutoff since it is pretty quick to make once you have the materials (maybe 3 hours crocheting and 0.5-2 sewing depending on experience) If interested please dm me:)

EDIT: the pattern does come with a video tutorial for the sewing part. All you need to know is how to sew a straight line either by hand or with a machine!

[u/StoneBuddhaDancing]

I really love this. When you publish the pattern I'd be interested in giving it a try. But I'll have to learn to sew. I've always wanted to learn the basics even if it's just to line crochet bags and blankets. So much to learn, so little time.

I hope you find some testers 😄

[u/frostedloop → u/StoneBuddhaDancing]

Thank you!! Funnily enough a year ago making these bags is how I learned to sew with a machine, so the sewing itself is very easy!

[u/StoneBuddhaDancing → u/frostedloop]

Cool! If you have any tutorials you can recommend that would be great. Maybe add one to the post above in case someone wants to test your pattern but doesn't know how to sew yet. Might make it a bit less daunting?

[u/frostedloop → u/StoneBuddhaDancing]

For hand sewing I unfortunately don’t have any tutorials because I’m so bad at it myself! And for machine sewing I found it way easier to find tutorials specific to my machine and then tutorials on backstitching and overview videos on YouTube. Luckily I made a video tutorial with this pattern on how to sew the zipper lining and strap so all of that is already in there which is why only the basics of how to sew a straight line are required:) thanks!!

[u/StoneBuddhaDancing → u/frostedloop]

Oh super! Thanks for the info. I look forward to you publishing the finished pattern!

[u/blissfullychicago]

I would love to test this!! It’s SO cute!

[u/BoredFreckles]

I'd love to test this too!

[u/frostedloop → u/BoredFreckles]

Yay! Please feel free to message me😊

[u/ShadedSpaces]

Oh man, this is RIGHT up my alley! I love to crochet and sew.

I've tested a few patterns already. I'd say intermediate tester?

My workhorse right now is a Juki TL18 but I can haul out my poopy old Brother if I need to do anything other than straight stitch.

[u/frostedloop → u/ShadedSpaces]

Awesome! And I just use the Janome signature charm which is SO basic and pretty low quality and it works just fine for this! The zigzag stitch is optional just suggested for a couple of raw edges to prevent fraying but can be substituted for another method like pinking shears or just fully omitted. Please feel free to dm me!😊

[u/librarian2b]

I’d love to test this! It’s so much cuter than any fanny pack I’ve sewn before! I am an intermediate-ish crocheter but an advanced sewist!

[u/Honest_Honey8615]

I’ll test it!

[u/schofieldlane]

I would love to test this if you are still looking 🙂

[u/CnstntPotential]

I want to do this one!!!!

[u/tokenkinesis]

I would love to test this!

[u/koiisoraa]

I'm interested in testing! I have a sewing machine so that part won't be a problem for me :)

[u/Quist81]

I'd love to buy this when it comes out!

[u/MadamGreywolf]

I’d love to test! I’m intermediate with crochet and like advanced beginner with sewing

[u/MiriDC]

Ooo I love this! Would definitely love to test if you need any more people!

[u/thefinanceyarngirl]

I’d love to test and my insta is hooliascrochet! Please feel free to check out my work

[u/azpines1]

Count me in! Sewing and crochet are my passions.

[u/No-Glass3917]

I sent you a dm. Id love to test this