Description
Firefly Tote Pattern sale in uk
An easy to use tote and project bag! The tote size is perfect for a day trip or a work bag, and the project size is great for knitting or crochet projects, or as a lunch bag! Both sizes feature a fun drawstring closure and an interior slip pocket. A handy front pocket with an additional zippered pocket makes this tote super functional!
Features:
- two sizes to sew! “Project” size is the smaller of the two, “Tote” size is the larger.
- front slip & zip pockets (great for featuring a favorite fabric and oh so useful!)
- drawstring top closure to keep everything secure
- interior pocket
- simplified option for an even quicker sew!
- so many possibilities!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Tote Size – 10 ½” wide (measured at base), 5” deep, 14” tall [26.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 35.6 cm]
Project Size – 8” wide (measured at base), 5” deep, 10” tall [20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 25.4 cm]
Materials needed:
- Exterior Fabric: 5/8 yd Tote or 1/2 yd Project Bag
- Lining Fabric: 1 yd Tote or 3/4 yd Project Bag
- Accent Fabric: 1 yd Tote or 5/8 yd Project Bag
- Fusible Woven Interfacing (SF101): 1 3/4s yd Tote or 1 1/8 yds Project Bag (omit if using waxed canvas or oil skin)
- Medium-weight Fusible Interfacing (Fusible Fleece): 1/2 yd for either size
- Zipper for Front Pocket: 7″ Tote or 6″ Project Bag
- Cotton Webbing or Leather For Handles (1″ wide): 1 1/2 yds Tote or 1 yd Project Bag
Recommended Fabrics: Canvas (7-9 oz. weight) for Exterior^ fabric. Quilting cotton for Accent and Lining fabrics.
^Waxed canvas (8-10 oz.) or dry oilskin may be used for exterior fabric, omit medium-weight interfacing/fusible fleece and reduce fusible woven interfacing to 1 ½ yd [1.4 m] {1 yd [.91 m] for project size}. See notes in cutting instructions.
Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, (optional) four 8mm rivets & corresponding setting tool, 2 ½ yds [2.3m] {2 yds [1.83 m] for project size} twill tape/ribbon/cord (no wider than ¾”/ 1.9 cm) for drawstring closure
(*pattern assumes zipper tape width of 1”)
