Pattern – Anna Graham Maker’s Tote

Beautiful patterns fromAnna Graham of Noodlehead. This is a paper pattern for the Maker, a bagdesigned to borrow from the efficiency and space allocation of a doctor’s bag, but perfect forthe needs of a maker. Great for taking a project on the road or for storing a project.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• secure top zipper
• exterior zip pocket
• many interior storage (gusseted and slip) pockets
• instructions for two tote sizes

MATERIALS NEEDED:

+ Requirements based on 44 wide fabric.

( ) indicates requirements for the small size bag

• Exterior fabric 5/8yards (1/2 yard)
• Lining fabric 1 1/4 yards (1 yard)
• Pocket Fabric 1 1/4 yards (1 yard)
• Accent fabric (Handles, binding) 3/4 yard
• Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20″ wide) 1 1/2 yards
• Fusible Mid-weight Interfacing (Pellon 809 44″ wide) 1 yard
• ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable (or Pellon FlexFoam 20″ wide) 1/2 yard or 1 yard of Pellon
• 18″ separating “Jacket” zipper (14″ for small)
• 10″ non-separating zipper for tote back (7″ for small)

Recommended Fabrics:Cotton Canvas, cotton/linen canvas, denim, twill, home dec or quilting cotton for exterior. Quilting cotton for lining and pockets.

Additional supplies and tools: Thread, water-soluble pen, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, turning tool. (2) 1/4″ x 5″ strips of leather/ribbon for zipper pulls, denim needle, (1) size 24 pronged metal snap set, *** + can substitute 2-3 additional sets of snaps if not installing zipper, snap setting tool, binder clips, pinking shears, washable fabric glue stick, 25mm bias tape maker, 1/4″ wide fusible web tape, cardstock or template plastic.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finishes dimensions:

LARGE – 16″ W, 13″ H, 7 1/2″deep

(SMALL – 12″W, 10″H, 6″ deep)