Maker's Tote Pattern
This carry-all tote is for the makers, the creatives, and the go-getters. It’s my spin on a classic doctor’s bag, but designed with handy on-the-go storage in mind. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this tote will be sure to keep whatever you need close at hand and organized.
Special Features
- 2 sizes!
- Zippered back pocket
- Top zipper closure (optional)
- interior pockets
- Great for portable craft supply storage!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Dimensions: 16” W, 13” H, 7 ½” deep (12” W, 10”H, 6” deep - Small)
Recommended FabricsCotton Canvas, cotton/linen canvas, denim, twill, home dec or quilting cotton for exterior. Quilting cotton for lining and pockets.
Materials Needd+ Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18" x 22" ( ) = indicate requirements for small size tote
- Exterior fabric, 5/8 yard (1/2 yard)
- Lining fabric, 1 1/4 yards (1 yard)
- Pocket fabric, 1 1/4 yards (1 yard)
- Accent fabric (includes binding and handles, 1/2 yard)
- Fusible Woven Interfacing (20"-wide), 1 1/2 yards
- Fusible Mid-weight Interfacing (44"-wide), 1 yard
- ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable (or Pellon FlexFoam -20” wide), 1/2 yard or 1 yard of Pellon
- 18” separating “Jacket” zipper (14” for small)***
- 10" non-separating zipper for tote back (7" for small)
*** = can substitute 2-3 additional sets of snaps if not installing zipper
Thread
- water-soluble pen
- cutting mat
- ruler
- rotary cutter
- turning tool
- (2) 1/4” x 5” strips of leather/ribbon for zipper pull(s)
- denim needle
- (1) size 24 pronged metal snap set
- nap setting tool
- binder clips
- pinking shears
- washable fabric glue stick
- 25mm bias tape maker
- ¼”-wide fusible web tape
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