Description

Enjoy filling up the large size tote for an overnight getaway! Or make the small tote size for everyday use.

Special features:

  • front pocket, divided back pocket, and large divided interior slip pocket
  • open top or recessed zipper closure options, flap with closure provides extra security for both
  • large size includes short handles and a detachable strap, small size features over the shoulder straps

Skill Level:Beginner

Finished Measurements:22 W, 14 H, 7 deep – large (18 W, 13 H, 4 deep – small)

Recommended Fabric

*Waxed Canvas for contrast bottom. Waxed canvas, cotton canvas, cotton/linen canvas, denim, home dec for exterior. Medium weight (5-6 oz.) fabric for accent. Quilting cotton for lining.

*If substituting fabric types for contrast bottom, additional interfacing may be needed for desired structure ( yard of byAnnies Soft and Stable recommended).

Materials Needed:
Requirements based on 44-wide fabric.
Size small noted in { }.

  • 1 yard Exterior Fabric
  • 1 3/4 yard {1 yard}Lining Fabric (includes interior pocket)
  • 1/2 yard Contrast Bottom*
  • yard { yard}Accent Fabric (includes strap/handles)
  • 2 yards {2 yards}Fusible Woven Interfacing(Pellon SF101 – 20-wide)
  • 3/4 yard { yard}Fusible Fleece(Pellon 987F – 44 wide)
  • 1 yard { yard}Fusible Medium-weight Interfacing(Pellon 809 – 44 wide)
  • (2) 1-wide metal D-rings (large only – for detachable strap)
  • 1 -wide metal strap slider (large only – for detachable strap)
  • (2) 1 -wide metal swivel snaps (large only – for detachable strap)
  • 24″{20″} purse zipper (for optional recessed zipper closure)
  • Small turn lock(approx. 1-3/8 x 3/4 is recommended)

Additional Supplies:

  • Polyester thread
  • water-soluble pen/tailors chalk
  • cutting mat
  • ruler
  • rotary cutter
  • turning tool
  • seam sealant (such as Fray Check)
  • denim or Microtex needle
  • pinking shears
  • small scrap of heavy interfacing – Pellon Peltex 71F
  • two {one} 8-9mm rivets/rivet setter (optional)
  • one (size 24) pronged metal snap and snap setter for large tote (optional)