Explorer Tote PDF Pattern

Enjoy filling up the large size tote for an overnight getaway! Or make the small tote size for everyday use.

Special Features:

• front pocket, divided back pocket, and large divided interior slip pocket
• open top or recessed zipper closure options, flap with closure provides extra security for both
• large size includes short handles and a detachable strap, small size features over the shoulder straps
• includes full-size print-at-home templates, rotary cutting dimensions, and A0 copyshop files

Skill Level/Dimensions/Materials:

Skill Level: Advanced beginner

+ Approx. Finished Dimensions: 22” W, 14” H, 7” deep - large (18” W, 13” H, 4” deep - small)

Materials needed:

Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

Size small noted in { }.

• 1 yard Exterior Fabric
• 1 3/4 yard {1 yard} Lining Fabric (includes interior pocket)
• 1/2 yard Contrast Bottom*
• ½ yard {¼ yard} Accent Fabric (includes strap/handles)
• 2 ¼ yards {2 yards} Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 - 20”-wide)
• 3/4 yard {½ yard} Fusible Fleece (Pellon 987F - 44” wide)
• 1 yard {½ yard} Fusible Medium-weight Interfacing (Pellon 809 - 44” wide)
• (2) 1”-wide metal D-rings (large only - for detachable strap)
• 1 ½”-wide metal strap slider (large only - for detachable strap)
• (2) 1 ½”-wide metal swivel snaps (large only - for detachable strap)
• 24” {20”} purse zipper (for optional recessed zipper closure)
• Small Turn Lock (approx. 1-3/8” x 3/4”  is recommended)

Hardware kit for large available here.

Recommended Fabrics: *Waxed Canvas for contrast bottom. Waxed canvas, cotton canvas, cotton/linen canvas, denim, home dec for exterior. Medium weight (5-6 oz.) fabric for accent. Quilting cotton for lining.

*If substituting fabric types 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, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, turning tool, seam sealant (such as Fray Check), denim or Microtex needle, pinking shears, small scrap of heavy interfacing - Pellon Peltex 71F, (optional) two {one} 8-9mm rivets/rivet setter, (optional) one (size 24) pronged metal snap and snap setter for large tote (snap starter kit available here)

For Digital (PDF) pattern:

• This pattern is delivered as 5 PDF files (instructions with rotary cut dimensions, optional print-at-home templates for both sizes, and optional A0 files for both sizes). 

• • • 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/interfacing
        
      • 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.

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

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