Firefly Tote Pattern - Noodlehead

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!

This is the paper pattern version includes: instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations, rotary cutting instructions/measurements (just cut and sew, no need to cut out pattern pieces!!!), and a label sheet (metric and imperial label sheets both included) for keeping organized, all tucked into a resealable poly bag. 

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 to intermediate (depending on what features you choose to include)

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 

• 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:

• See image for list

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”)

** Anna's preference is for the medium-weight fusible is Pellon 809. She likes the structure it provides when combined with canvas weight fabric, be sure your canvas is within the recommended 7-9 oz. weight range. Big Sur Canvas by Robert Kaufman is her personal favorite. You could also substitute fusible fleece for a more padded structure.

See Anna's post when she released this pattern!
See inspiration on Instagram with #fireflytote