Maker's Tote Bag Pattern by Noodlehead

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. Please make note of the recommended skill level for this particular pattern.

Special features:

• 2 sizes!
• Zippered back pocket
• Top zipper closure (optional)
• Interior pockets
• Great for portable craft supply storage!
• Made entirely of rectangles, no need to cut out templates

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Should be confident at sewing bias binding, previous bag making experience will be helpful.

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 16” W, 13” H, 7 ½” deep (12” W, 10”H, 6” deep - Small)

Materials needed:

*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)*
  
  *PLEASE NOTE: this length is a fixed-length zippers (not zipper by the yard, if using zipper by the yard please add 1.5" to the length of each designated zipper)