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)

Additional Supplies
*** = 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