Description
Explorer Tote Pattern sale in uk
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
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements:22” W, 14” H, 7” deep – large (18” W, 13” H, 4” deep – small)
Recommended Fabric
*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).
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)
Additional Supplies:
- 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
- two {one} 8-9mm rivets/rivet setter (optional)
- one (size 24) pronged metal snap and snap setter for large tote (optional)
