Folding Tote Bag | PDF

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Technical Sketches • Fabric Requirements • Measurements • Notions

Difficulty: Beginner

Illustrated Instructions

Projector File

A0 File

A4 & US Letter File

Video Tutorial

Layered Files

Thoroughly Tested

Woven

The Folding Tote Bag is a reusable bag that folds into its own built-in pocket for compact storage. Designed with two size options and beginner-friendly construction, it’s the perfect project to keep a reusable bag within easy reach wherever you go.

Features:
- f ree for our newsletter subscribers
- two size options
- folds into its own pocket
- durable boxed construction
- reusable everyday design
- beginner-friendly project

Included with your purchase:
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. After purchase, you will gain instant access to your downloads that include:
- Beginner-friendly, detailed, and illustrated instruction booklet (PDF)
- Beginner-friendly video tutorial
- Multiple printing options. All files are layered which allow you to print only your selected size. Learn more here:
— Paperless print guide (cut out pattern pieces by measurements only)
— Projector file (cut out pattern pieces using a projector. Learn more here)
— A0 file (print pattern pieces on a large paper at a copyshop. Learn more here)
— A4/US Letter file (print pattern pieces using an at-home printer, and tape or glue them together. Learn more here)

Ideal fabrics:
- lightweight cotton
- lightweight canvas

Also works well with:
- mid to heavyweight wovens including:
— cotton twill
— denim
— duck canvas
— upholstery-weight cotton

Tips:
- Structured fabrics help the tote hold its shape.
- Heavy fabrics may not fold properly into the built-in pocket.

Required sewing level:
- Beginner. Designed specifically for sewists looking for an easy first project.

Skills you will learn from the instruction booklet/video tutorial:
- sewing straight seams
- boxing corners
- top stitching
- creating a fold-away pocket
- attaching handles

Tools you will need:
- sewing machine
- iron
*Note: additional required notions can be found above.

Finished sizes:
Medium
- Finished size: 17” (43.2cm) wide × 15” (38cm) tall
- Folded size: 6” (15.25cm) wide × 5” (12.7cm) tall

Large
- Finished size: 24” (61cm) wide × 18.5” (47cm) tall
- Folded size: 8” (20.3cm) wide × 6” (15.2cm) tall

The Folding Tote Bag is a reusable bag that folds into its own built-in pocket for compact storage. Designed with two size options and beginner-friendly construction, it’s the perfect project to keep a reusable bag within easy reach wherever you go.

Features:
- f ree for our newsletter subscribers
- two size options
- folds into its own pocket
- durable boxed construction
- reusable everyday design
- beginner-friendly project

Included with your purchase:
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. After purchase, you will gain instant access to your downloads that include:
- Beginner-friendly, detailed, and illustrated instruction booklet (PDF)
- Beginner-friendly video tutorial
- Multiple printing options. All files are layered which allow you to print only your selected size. Learn more here:
— Paperless print guide (cut out pattern pieces by measurements only)
— Projector file (cut out pattern pieces using a projector. Learn more here)
— A0 file (print pattern pieces on a large paper at a copyshop. Learn more here)
— A4/US Letter file (print pattern pieces using an at-home printer, and tape or glue them together. Learn more here)

Required sewing level:
- Beginner. Designed specifically for sewists looking for an easy first project.

Skills you will learn from the instruction booklet/video tutorial:
- sewing straight seams
- boxing corners
- top stitching
- creating a fold-away pocket
- attaching handles

Tools you will need:
- sewing machine
- iron
*Note: additional required notions can be found above.