A versatile zippered top tote bag in two sizes to sew! Features an easy-access front pocket, reinforced base, crossbody strap, and a roomy interior with a slip pocket. Customize yours by quilting!
Features:
- two sizes to sew! regular and overnight!
- secure zipper top
- reinforced base
- removeable crossbody strap
- easy access front pocket
- instructions for quilting
- Free *VIDEO* sew-along available here!
Get the following supplies from my shop:
- 18″ handbag zipper (for Regular size)
- 24″ handbag zipper (for Overnight size)
- crossbody strap hardware kit (antique brass & nickel)
- 1.5″-wide (38 cm) webbing (you’ll need to order a quantity of 4 yards!)
* zipper length is a fixed-length size zipper, instructions are also given if using zipper by the yard/continuous zipper
Skill Level: Intermediate
Approx. Finished Dimensions:
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Regular: 15” wide by 5” deep, 12” tall [38.1 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm]
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Overnight: 18” wide by 7” deep, 14” tall [45.7 x 17.8 x 35.6 cm]
Supplies & Notes:
See image for full fabric & materials list.
Recommended Fabrics:
Midweight Canvas (6-8 oz. weight) for exterior and accent fabrics. Dry oilskin/waxed twill/waxed canvas can be substituted for Exterior and/or Accent fabric. Quilting cotton for lining. See notes in instructions for substituting quilting cotton for exterior fabric/quilting. Add ½ yard low-loft cotton batting/fusible fleece/foam.
Additional supplies + tools:
Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, glue or glue pen, pinking shears
Featured Fabrics are Fableism wovens (Regular size) pre-quilted fashion fabric from Blackbird Fabrics (Overnight size).