From Merchant & Mills, The Costermonger is the essential market tote designed as a backpack. Fill it up with wholesome goodies, leaving your hands free to play with your kids, your dog, or carry your coffee. This is a simple, satisfying sew that uses little fabric, so ideal if you're looking for a way to use up remnants or making as a present. The instructions demonstrate how to make it with leather or webbing for the strap. Finished measurements: 17.75" L x 15.75" W (45cm x 40cm). All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. Skill level -beginner. Fabric suggestions - Oilskin, Dry Oilskin, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Drill, Mid weight Denim (8-14oz). Merchant & Mills patterns are printed within Europe; the pattern paper is 70gsm white (FSC® certified) and is made only 180km away from the printers. Instructions come in booklet format. The paper is PEFC/01-31-126certified.