I love this bag, I’ve been using mine for well over a month and the exterior pocket is just perfect. I don’t think I’ll ever carry another bag that doesn’t have an exterior pocket, you just NEED one. It’s a perfect spot to stash your phone, keys, and even a pair of sunglasses. Make it patchwork or use a single print, it’s beautiful either way. Best of all, the recessed zipper keeps everything safely inside. Wear it over your shoulder or cross-body style, the adjustable strap lets you choose. Great for those busy days of errand running or kid chasing!
[left: small bag size, right: large bag size]
[Pocket option A]
The Sidekick Tote features:
- 2 bag sizes
- recessed zipper
- 2 exterior pocket styles
- adjustable strap (perfect for cross-body wearing)
In this pattern you’ll find:
- step-by-step instructions with full color photos
- 2 size options
- recessed zipper instructions
- instructions for 2 different exterior pocket styles
Materials Needed:
- 3/4 yard exterior (includes strap)
- 3/4 yard lining (1/2 yard if using an additional accent fabric)
- 1 1/2 yards fusible interfacing – Pellon SF101
- 12” zipper
- 1.5” adjustable strap hardware (optional)
- 1 yard 1/2” double fold bias tape – store bought or handmade using 2” strips of fabric cut on bias for pocket option B
- thread
- Hook & Loop Tape (Velcro) 3/4” wide by 1.25” long
- water soluble pen
- walking foot is helpful
- size 16 needle (most helpful for topstitching)
Approx. Finished Bag Dimensions:
Small: 12” tall by 12.5” wide
Large: 15” tall by 14” wide
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Thank you to Umbrella Prints for sending me their Elephants Love Water fabric to play with! Available for purchase at their shop – Umbrella Prints.
Another great bag Anna!
Eeeeek! It looks so awesome!
So cute!! I especially love the glasses print. 😀
Oh Anna, It’s perfect, as are all your patterns! Going into the cart right now! Awesome 🙂
OMG!!!!! I Love this pattern! If I want to make three bags, do I need to purchase three paterns?
Nope, just one pattern and you can make as many bags as your heart/hands desire! 🙂
You did it again! Another super cute bag pattern!
Anna. What the hell? Stop being such a genius!!!! I mean, never stop being such a genius 🙂
Congrats! How exciting! And I like the green glasses too
Another amazing bag! You are a bag genius! 🙂 can’t wait to make this one!
oh gosh– I love the small version- so cute and chubby. I love a chubby bag.
Adorable! What a cute bag! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Woohoo just bought mine! Can’t wait to make it 🙂
Love the elephants and the two sizes and the cross body option. Congrats on another awesome pattern!
Beautiful!
love it, bought it. Thank you for another fab bag!
My first comment on your blog, but I finally had to come out and say it: you’re a bag genius! I can’t believe how you keep coming up with such great designs!
Fantastic bag Anna, you are so clever!!!
Ohhh!!! I love it!!! Ohh why oh why I don’t have any money on my account right now!!! ahhh!!!! but I hope I will buy it soon! very soon 😀
Loving the look of this! 🙂
Another must have!
These look great, and I love how you make up different options and sizes in your patterns
Wow! I love it. Now to find the time to make one!
Yay! I’m glad it’s up and running, and the pictures of it look great… for those who *think* the bag might take a lot of time… it’s actually quicker than the 241 tote (in my opinion 🙂
Love it because you included the zipper closure 😀 Bought it!
Oh Anna, it’s so fantastic!!! Can’t wait to make it. 😀
Love it!
really cute Anna. Gorgeous. You’re the bag-making queen. I love it!
cute new header btw 🙂
I love it!!
So cute! Well done… grace
Looks awesome. I love the pleated pocket!
Fantabulous! Please stop feeding my bag addiction. 🙂
OMG!! Anna, you are really amazing!!!!!
this bag is sooooo cute!! i already have your “go anywhere bag pattern”, now i’m going to buy this pattern too!! I will buy them this weekend, when my husband is not looking.. heheh..
Holy cow, I love this bag!!! I totally want to make this bag, right this very minute 🙂 So cute!
Hot dang that’s an awesome bag! Luv!
and it is mine! xo awesome! cant wait to make one, possibly this weekend! xo
LOVE it, Anna! Your pattern is always so cute!! The exterior pocket must be so useful and oh the round shape is just so perfectly cute!
Where did you ever get that amazing fabric with the glasses on it?
This is so great! It looks easy, sounds easy, is amazingly cute, and I can’t stop myself from wishing for the pattern. Keep on sewing!
It’s and Echino print, it’s probably hard to find now, I’ve kept it for so long. But there some new prints of deer with glasses: http://www.etsy.com/search/supplies?q=echino+glasses&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US
it’s an echino print, but you might have a hard time finding it. I’d maybe suggest looking up echino on etsy under supplies. 🙂
Terrific work by all of you! Isn’t it exciting to see the different looks and how we all interpret things! Fabulous! I think this one will get a workout with me too!
OOOh i love this!
Hi Anna
Have enjoyed your free tutorials and just purchased 2 patterns to say thank you and noodlehead is my fav site!
Nicole Australia
thanks so much Nicole!
really nice!!
This is a wonderful pattern! Do you think it would be possible to make the outside pocket with a zipper? (I don’t know how to do that but would love to know how.) THanks@
I’m sure it could be done! Maybe you could find a tutorial for a zippered pocket and mesh the two together?! 🙂
just ordered and downloaded two patterns… look super.. thanks
from Adelaide, South Australia… 1am!!
Love this Sidekick Tote Pattern, however you have listed that a walking foot would be helpful, and I don’t have one. I sew on a old Singer 301 sewing machine that was my Grandmothers and I don’t even know if you can buy a walking foot for the machine. Thanks!
Hi Vanssmomc, Yes, a walking foot is helpful. There are a lot of layers especially when doing the final topstitching and handle areas. I actually think the old machines are usually very good at going through layers, so you might not have to worry about that! I would say that if you normally sew through a bunch of layers without much trouble then you’re good to go! 🙂 Hope that helps.
Hi Anna,
I’ve just stumbled across your website and love this bag, I just have a question. Do you think that a beginner could sew this or would it be better to choose another of your fab patterns to start with?
Thanks!
Kate Australia