Wool + Wax Tote PDF Pattern

Note: This is a digital (PDF) sewing pattern.

A classic and sophisticated tote featuring waxed canvas. This simple and elegant tote will look great with anything and will keep your must-have essentials close at hand. A divided front pocket is perfect for stashing keys and a phone. Don't let the name fool you, this tote is great in all types of fabrics (see recommended fabrics below)!

Special features:

• divided front pocket
• interior slip pocket
• tips for working with waxed canvas
• links for sources

Product Information: 

Skill Level: Beginner

+ Approx. Finished Dimensions: 13” W, 15” H, 3” deep

Materials needed:

Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

• 3/4 yard exterior fabric
• 1 yard lining fabric (non-directional)
• 1/2 yard contrast bottom fabric
• 2 1/4 yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon SF101 - 20" wide)
• (2) 1”-wide leather handles or cotton webbing, 28” long
• Optional: (3) 8-9 mm double cap rivets and setting tool

Recommended Fabrics:  Waxed canvas for contrast bottom. Cotton or blended canvas, waxed canvas, denim, wool, twill, home dec for Exterior and Lining. 

*If substituting regular canvas for contrast bottom, additional interfacing may be needed for desired structure (½ yard of byAnnie’s Soft and Stable recommended).

Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, chalk or water-soluble pen, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, turning tool, size 14 or 16 denim needle

Purchasing Information:

This is a measure and cut pattern. This means that you don’t have any templates (pattern pieces) to print off and assemble! You will need a rotary cutter, gridded ruler, and self-healing cutting mat. Cut the pattern pieces straight from the fabric - saving time and paper. All pieces are rectangles. If you prefer, you can transfer the cutting measurements to paper (or a template material) to create your own paper template/pattern piece.

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• Sell finished items! You (the purchaser of this pattern) can sell finished Wool + Wax Totes made using this pattern (on a home-based scale).
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