Large Tote bag in a pouch sewing pattern

The Parcel Tote - large fold- away fabric tote bag with zip /pocket compartment
beginner friendly / (domestic sewing machine compatible) sewing pattern
From Extra Totes Designs

This pattern includes full list of measurements ( centimetres & Inches) for every piece you will need
Plus ; 2X separate files containing the printable pattern templates for curved flap/ Pocket gussets /upper panel & boxed corner templates ( these will help to guide you )
1X file contains A4 paper size & 1X file contains the same templates for printing on US Letter size paper

you don’t need to print these out as all measurements & instructions are included within the 35-page sewing pattern instructions- however I have included these to provide you with shaped templates instead of square corner edges on certain pieces for some variety.
You will receive all 3 files

Make your own lightweight- easy to store “emergency “ fabric tote bag
That folds away neatly into a small (attached) pouch secured with Velcro
Once folded away the zip compartment can still be useful inside its own neat pouch ( with hidden extra slip pocket behind !)

Generous size square base tote bag - with zip pocket compartment
& fixed ( to the base) one piece - interior lining - with no visible seams
The zip compartment pocket doubles up as a wrap to house the folded tote bag when not in use

- standard length straps ( can be adjusted to your preference)
Minimal topstitching throughout this pattern - with every step explained clearly with photos / diagrams & easy to understand instructions

Within this pattern you will learn
how to sew a Lined tote bag (the easy way)- no drop ins or sewing "blind"
straight line stitching - constructed flat- then assembled to create this large fabric tote bag
how to sew a zip with fabric tab ends
French seams ( base of the bag)
How to sew Velcro
How to sew simple ( no topstitch- straps)
How to sew a square based bag with fixed ( one -piece) Lining
Topstitching tips & tricks

measurements cutting chart included (inches & centimetres) to cut the rectangles of fabric required
written in English only

makes a perfect (large) spare Shopping Bag/swimming bag /day at the beach bag etc

Finished dimensions of this tote are explained within the listing photographs

Materials you will need ( recommended)
Lightweight polycotton fabric
( no interfacing needed)
or cotton poplin
( interfacing required for added strength)
for example Vlieseline H180

1” inch wide Velcro (35cm)
1X # 3 dressmaking zip (18 cm)
1 metre X 1 metre of fabric (1 X yard X 1 yard ) of outer fabric (approximately)
20” inches (width) X 36 “ inches (height ) Lining fabric ( 52cm X 90 cm )
Optional Vlieseline applied only to outer fabric when using 100% cotton ( see dimensions above)
Interlining fabric (for recommended polycotton-details in pattern) 16cm X 50cm (width X height ) 6” inches X 29” inches

Please read & understand the following before purchasing-

THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL ITEM
this listing is for an Instant download digital sewing pattern.

for you to read/view/print from your own computer/device
(designed to print on A4 & US Letter size paper- separate files included

No physical paper pattern will be delivered or posted to you
download your own version at home - print / read & sew !

you will receive 3X PDF files
1X 35- page pdf containing the written instructions/photographs & diagrams
plus 1 X 5-page PDF file containing the printable pattern templates A4 size & 1X 6-page PDF file containing the same templates for the front flap- gussets - upper panel & shapes to cut the bottom corners for the main tote bag (US letter size)

you will need to download the templates using ADOBE READER- from a desktop computer
Please measure both test squares included to check your printers accuracy- Set printer to ACTUAL SIZE 100%
full size computer drawn templates -drawn to scale

Sewing pattern Instructions can be read/viewed on any device (also printed from your own desktop computer)

Polite notice;
Please make sure you have either access to your own ETSY account & or access to your email from which you are purchasing this pattern from
As the link for your purchased files will be attached to your confirmation email

Refunds are NOT available for downloadable files

I will NOT be emailing you a copy of this pattern personally as the files are too large to send via email.
I will Not be sending this pattern via post

I will ALWAYS respond to messages & questions- I’m more than happy to help

once purchased your files remain in your Etsy account under reviews & purchases & can be downloaded as many times as you need ( save to your pc) - quoting from Etsy website- “you can’t download a digital file from a mobile device at this time (Etsy policy - not mine)

I have tested these pattern pieces by printing from my mobile & they printed out perfectly - I just need to advise you - for best results please use ADOBE & print from a desktop pc
to download your purchased files , please sign into Etsy or follow the link from your email

Please note -I am based in the UK - therefore I can only respond to messages within my working hours - please be patient- I want to help you if you have an issue, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me .

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