The classic design of this large tote never goes out of style. Features a wide 16" top zippered opening, attached shoulder straps and a detachable, adjustable 1-1/4" wide shoulder strap.
Plenty of pockets inside and out. Fully lined and interfaced for structure. This bag stands on its own with its strong flat bottom. The tote can be made by the experienced beginner and beyond. Lots of color photos and instructions. Options include instructions for metal rivets at handles, different pocket and strap choices. Make this in the fabric of your choice and change the bottom banding to real or faux leather if you prefer! Makes a great leather or fabric tote.
Finished Tote Details:⭐Newly Updated
● 16” Top Zippered Opening
● Attached Shoulder Straps
● 8” Exterior Zip Pocket
● 7” Exterior Slip Pocket
● Fully Lined
● 6” Interior Zip Pocket
● Four 6” Interior Slip Pockets
● Detachable Shoulder Strap
● Tote Size 17 ½”w x 12 ½”h x 5”d
Materials Needed:
● 1 yard medium to heavier weight main fabric (45”w black stripe cotton canvas used in tutorial).
● 1 yard lining fabric (45”w quilting weight cotton used in tutorial).
● ½ yard vegan leather for tote bottom band and attached hand straps (heavier fabric can be used instead).
● ½ yard Fusible or Sew-In Fleece (22” wide Pellon 987F used in tutorial or TP971F is another option).
● 2 ½ yards fusible interfacing (20”wide Pellon SF101 used in tutorial).
● One 16” zipper (or longer) for main tote top opening.
● Two zippers for exterior and interior zippered pockets (interior 6” or longer & exterior 8” or longer).
● 60” of 1 ½” wide nylon webbing strap (for optional detachable shoulder strap).
● Two 1” d-rings (for detachable shoulder strap).
● Two 1 ½” swivel hooks (for detachable shoulder strap).
● One 1 ½” purse strap slider (for detachable shoulder strap).
This PDF purse pattern includes full color photos of the bag in progress, full size pattern pieces to print, diagrams, instructions, and templates.
Be your designer with this purse pattern and get creative. The ideas are endless! Download immediately and begin sewing right away.
Feel free to sell your finished tote bags with this pattern but not the tutorial. Please reference "Pattern by Merge Patterns" if you do sell your bags.
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