DETAILS:
A roomy, medium sized tote bag with a classic look. It features a recessed zipper, two tone adjustable crossbody strap, and one inner slip pocket. Easy to customize once you get the pattern figured out, so it leaves lots of room for interpretation. Completed size is roughly 8″ tall x 8″ wide with a 2″ base. This pattern includes a full video tutorial to guide you step-by-step as well as measurements in both metric and imperial.
The outside of this pattern is designed for use with cork, vinyl, thin leather, kraftex, or waxed canvas with an all cotton lining.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 1/4 yard/23cm x WOF of Exterior Main Textile – cork, vinyl, leather, etc
- 1/4 yard/23cm x WOF of Exterior Accent Textile – cork, vinyl, leather, etc
- Fat Quarter of Lining Fabric – Cotton
- Fat Quarter medium weight interfacing – (decovil light, pellon 808, Vilene H250)
- (1) 9” zipper – #3 or #5 coil zipper
- (2) 1” rectangle rings
- (1) 1” Tri-Slide
- (8) 7mm Double Cap Rivet
- Rivet setting tools
- Fabric hole punch (radial or hand punch)
- Clear Ruler
- Coordinating thread
- Clips (Wonder Clips, alligator clips, etc.)
Optional- Quick dry fabric glue or Double Sided Tape