Fieldstone Tote Pattern

You’re going to love sewing this boxy carry-all tote! Show off your favorite fabric! It has two sizes to sew, regular and mini. Plus two options for customizing - an interior hang zip pocket (View A) or a zip top with interior slip pocket option (View B). Perfect for gifting, carrying knitting and crafting supplies, or as an everyday bag!

Features:

• two sizes to sew! Mini & Regular!
• two views to sew! View A features an interior zippered hang pocket, View B features a zippered top and interior slip pocket
• minimal hardware needed! Just a zipper and some webbing!
• feature your favorite fabric or use a leftover quilt block/patchwork
  
• FREE VIDEO tutorial here!

Get the following supplies from my shop:

• use any of the handbag zippers (pick a length that is at least one inch longer than the listed length needed and cut to length)
• 1”-wide webbing for Handles (1-3 yds)
• waxed cord or leather zipper pulls for that special finishing touch!
• 18" leather handles/chicago screws if you'd prefer adding leather handles!
• check your other favorite supply shops if you're buying zipper by the yard!

Skill Level: (View A) Advanced Beginner, (View B) Intermediate

Approx. Finished Dimensions:

• Mini: 8” x 4 ½” deep, 8” tall [20.3 x 11.4 x 20.3cm]

• Regular: 11” x 7” deep, 11” tall [27.9 x 17.8 x 27.9 cm]

Materials & Supplies:

See image for details. And be sure to read my blog post for even more information!

Recommended Fabrics:

Mid-weight canvas (6-8 oz. weight) or for Exterior and Exterior Accent fabrics. Can use heavier canvas for Exterior Accent, skip interfacing those pieces OR switch to lighter interfacing for those pieces. Quilting cotton or waterproof canvas for Lining. Quilting cotton for Pocket fabric.

Directional prints not recommended for Exterior Accent Fabric.

Additional supplies + tools:

Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle.

Featured Fabrics shown are by Fableism, Ruby Stary Society, and Sullivan's Trim

Pattern/Download Information:

For Digital (PDF) Pattern:

• This pattern is delivered as 2 PDF files (instructions/optional print-at-home templates and an optional A0 copyshop file). 

  • PDF pattern includes:
  • optional full-size printable pattern pieces for all pieces (all rectangles), some of which will be needed to be taped together before cutting fabric/interfacing 
  • rotary cut measurements (inches and cm)
  • optional A0 file for printing at a copy shop (new to A0? click here)
  • detailed step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations
  • The file is an instant download. Please be sure to check the email address you entered at checkout, the instant download link will be sent to that email address. 

For Paper (printed) pattern:

• coming soon! ETA March 31, 2026

Sell finished items! You (the purchaser of this pattern) can sell finished items made using this pattern (on a home-based scale), credit to Anna Graham/ www.noodle-head.com is appreciated!

NOTICE: It may not be possible to download a PDF file directly to your iPad or Android tablet/mobile device without a download app. I use Acrobat Reader in combination with Dropbox to download files using my mobile device.

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