This is a quick tote designed with a few optional add-ons if you’re feeling up to it. Otherwise, it is beautiful and useful in its simplicity as is. Suggested Fabrics: Canvas or waxed canvas (7-10 oz.) for exterior fabric, quilting cotton for lining If using waxed canvas (8-10 oz.), reduce fusible woven interfacing to 1 ¼ yd and do not interface exterior fabric pieces. * if using non-directional exterior fabric reduce to 2/3 yd [61 cm] Finished Dimensions: 13½” wide x 12” tall x 4” deep [34.3 cm x 30.5 cm x 10.2 cm] You will need: 1 yd* [91.4 cm] Exterior Fabric 2/3 yd [61 cm] Lining Fabric (includes interior pocket) 2 yds [1.9 m] Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101-20”/51 cm-wide) (Optional) 3/4” [18mm] magnetic snap, for top closure (Optional) (1) size 24 metal snap, for Front Pocket (Optional) (1) 20" [51 cm] zipper, for recessed zipper closure (2) 28” x 1” [71.1 cm x 2.5 cm] wide leather straps OR (2) 28” x 1” [71.1 cm x 2.5 cm] wide cotton webbing, for Handles Additional supplies & tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, gridded ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle Includes an instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations, rotary cutting instructions/measurements for all rectangles (just cut and sew, no need to cut out pattern pieces), and a label sheet for keeping organized. Ability: Very Easy / Beginner
