Trapezoid Tote Pattern Kit
(finished size: 15” X 4” X15”)
This pattern includes four pages, 11"X17", of instructions and diagrams. All of the fabric pieces should be cut with a rotary cutter.
Whether you want the perfect sized tote to take Baby on a short outing or to pack your leotard for dance class, this pattern is sure to please! There are instructions for gathered pockets for bottles & sundries plus wonderfully comfortable fabric covered rope handles to wear on your shoulder where you can easily control your bag and navigate through crowds.
This kit contains the following: Pattern, 5’ of Large GreatDrape (1/2” braided polyester rope), black nylon luggage zipper, 4 pieces of Bag Structure for the bag bottom insert and structural frame, and Susa’s Little
Turning Tool for covering the rope with fabric.
IN ADDITION TO THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TO MAKE THIS PROJECT:
1 yard of fabric for the bag exterior & to cover the bag bottom insert. You can use shirting weight fabrics (as are commonly used in quilts) or slightly heavier weight fabrics such as light weight denim, twill, or drapery weight fabrics. Upholstery weight fabrics will not work for the fabric covered handles.
1.5 yards of companion fabric for the lining & interior pockets
1/ 4 yard (fat quarter, 22”X18”) to cover the rope handles. This can be a contrasting fabric or it can be one of the 2 fabrics that you are using for the exterior and the lining.
2.5 yards of craft weight sew-in interfacing such as #9260 Ultra Firm by HTC® (recommended)
3”X9” of craft weight iron-on interfacing such as
CraftFuse™ by Pellon®
Liquid starch to prepare the fabric used to cover the rope handles. This step stabilizes the stretch and makes working with bias cut fabrics much easier.
Use a zipper foot for the zipper installation (easy method of installation is included that will end zipper phobia).
Use a walking foot (if you have one) to machine quilt the pieced fabric exterior to the sew-in interfacing. A walking foot is also recommended for sewing the side seams (or pin every 2 inches).
Use a common household stapler (optional—you can hand sew instead) to attach the Bag Structure to the seam allowance and to reinforce the bag bottom insert.
