Pattern Description:

The city tote offers two carrying choices: Double handles with a dropped curve to provide a nice dip on the arm for comfort and ease to grab and go, or a cross body strap when you want to go hands free.

It offers a large back zipper pocket and optional customizable front slip pockets to keep the essentials handy when you are on the run.

The inside features 3 slip pockets for great organization. Features a nice roomy interior with magnetic snap closure to keep everything neatly inside. Pattern includes two sizes; an Everyday purse size and a larger Day Tripper option.

PATTERN INCLUDES 2 SIZES:

• The Day Tripper (Large Size) is part WEEKENDER, part TOTE... designed and sized to be the perfect daily companion.

• They Everyday (Small Size) is functional and structured; perfect for everyday adventures.

SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Daytripper (large size) City Tote. Measures 15" high, 17" wide, and 5" deep.

• Everyday (small size) Measures: 13" high by 13" wide and 4" deep.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 2/4

You should already be somewhat familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.

Pattern features easy to install zippers, no zipper foot required.

Materials Needed:

• 1 yard 44" wide Main Fabric (1 1/2 yards for Large)

• 3/4 yard 44" wide Lining Fabric (1 yard for Large)

• 3 yards 20" Fusible Pellon SF 101 or a shaping Interfacing (3 1/2 yards for Large)

• 1 yard Fusible Fleece (Pellon Fleece Thermolam Plus)

• 1/4 yard Ultra Firm Fusible Stabilizer Peltex 71F

• 12" or larger Coordinating Zipper for outside

• 1 Large Magnetic Snap for the bag closure

• 20" 1/2" O.D. Clear Vinyl Tubing (Available at hardware stores in plumbing section)

• Hardware: 2- 1" Metal rectangles, O rings or D rings

• 1- 1" slider

• 2- 1" Swivel Hooks

• Coordinating thread

• Removable Fabric Marker (I recommend a Frixion gel pen as it can be removed by pressing with an iron)

• Microtex (Sharp) Needle 80/12 -Recommended for topstitching through the thicker parts.

Detailed bag construction and zipper installation details that allow you to add zippers without needing to use a zipper foot!

Feel free to sell your bags made with my pattern but please do not sell or share the pattern.

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