Oxbow Tote Pattern

A versatile zippered top tote bag in two sizes to sew! Features an easy-access front pocket, reinforced base, crossbody strap, and a roomy interior with a slip pocket. Customize yours by quilting!

Features:

• two sizes to sew! regular and overnight!
• secure zipper top
• reinforced base
• removeable crossbody strap
• easy access front pocket
• instructions for quilting
• Free *VIDEO* sew-along available here!
  

Get the following supplies from my shop:

• 18" handbag zipper (for Regular size)
• 24" handbag zipper (for Overnight size)
• crossbody strap hardware kit (antique brass & nickel)
• 1.5"-wide (38 cm) webbing (you'll need to order a quantity of 4 yards!)

* zipper length is a fixed-length size zipper, instructions are also given if using zipper by the yard/continuous zipper

Skill Level: Intermediate

Approx. Finished Dimensions:

• Regular: 15” wide by 5” deep, 12” tall [38.1 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm]

• Overnight: 18” wide by 7” deep, 14” tall [45.7 x 17.8 x 35.6 cm]

Materials & Supplies:

See image for full fabric & materials list.

Recommended Fabrics:

Midweight Canvas (6-8 oz. weight) for exterior and accent fabrics. Dry oilskin/waxed twill/waxed canvas can be substituted for Exterior and/or Accent fabric. Quilting cotton for lining. See notes in instructions for substituting quilting cotton for exterior fabric/quilting. Add ½ yard low-loft cotton batting/fusible fleece/foam. 

Additional supplies + tools:

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

Featured Fabrics are Fableism wovens (Regular size) pre-quilted fashion fabric from Blackbird Fabrics (Overnight size).

Pattern/Download Information:

For Digital (PDF) Pattern:

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

  • PDF pattern includes:
  • full-size printable pattern pieces for all pieces (including rectangles), some of which will be needed to be taped together before cutting fabric/interfacings
  • label sheet for rectangles (if you prefer to cut using measurements) to help keep you organized!
  • Print-at-Home Letter/A4 pages included for ALL pattern pieces
  • 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. After purchase is complete you will also be redirected to a page with the download link.

For Paper (printed) pattern:

• The PAPER pattern version includes:
• instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations
• full-size pattern sheet for all pieces (including rectangles), rotary cutting instructions/measurements for rectangular pattern pieces if you prefer to cut using a rotary cutter/gridded ruler
• label sheet to help keep organized for rectangular pieces
• metric and imperial measurements for your convenience
• all tucked into a resealable poly bag
• Paper pattern is shipped via USPS.

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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