Caravan Tote + Pouch - Noodlehead

Paper pattern includes instruction booklet, full size pattern sheet, rotary cutting measurements for rectangular pieces, and beautiful color cover. All tucked into a poly bag.

Caravan Tote & Pouch! A useful and sturdy tote with lots of great organized storage. You’ll be ready to go whenever life calls. Cute coordinating zippered pouch included! This project was a collaboration with Heather at .House. of A La Mode! Check out her Etsy shop or stop by Instagram (@houseofalamode) to see what she’s up to.

Special features:

• Exterior zippered pocket and exterior flap pocket
• Knitting needle slip pocket & yarn guides
• Bonus Zippered Pouch
• Mix and match your favorite prints!

Skill Level:

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

+ Approx. Finished Dimensions: 14” H x 14 1/2” W, 23” including handle, 5” D; Pouch: 7” H x 10 3/4” W

Materials needed:

+ Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18″ x 22″

• Exterior Fabric 3/4 yard (1/2 yard if not making pouch)
• Contrast Top/Pocket Fabric 1/2 yard
• Zippered Pocket Lining Fabric 3/4 yard
• Lining Fabric 1/2 yard
• Lining Center Panel Fabric FQ
• Interior Slip Pocket Fabric FQ
• Handle Fabric** 1/4 yard
• Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20’’ wide) 2 1/2 yards
• Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (Pellon 809 – 44” wide) 1 yard
• 14” Zipper (tote); 10” Zipper (pouch)
• 18mm Light-strength Thin Magnetic Snap
• 2 sets 8mm Grommets
• 3 sets Size 24 Metal Snaps
• 2 1/2″ piece 1”-wide Twill Tape/ Ribbon/Thin Leather

**Handle Options: Substitute (2) 25” (or 28″) pieces of 1”-wide leather or (2) 25” (or 28″) pieces of 1”-wide cotton webbing

Additional supplies + tools:
Thread, water-soluble pen, 1/4”-wide fusible web tape (optional), cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, seam sealant, turning tool, (2) 1/4” x 5” scraps of leather/ribbon for zipper pull, denim needle, snap setter, grommet setter

Recommended Fabrics: home decor, heavy linen, denim, canvas, twill, duck cloth, for exterior and lining. Quilting cotton for lining.

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