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Beach Tote

A large, lightweight beach tote - designed to shake out sand.

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Drafted from 5 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: All pattern pieces for the Beach Tote
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Cut all pieces / 2. Apply interfacing / 3. Prepare pockets...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Size preset: Custom / Small Everyday (10 × 11 × 3) / Medium Classic (14 × 15 × 4) / Large Market/Beach (18 × 18 × 6)
  • Bottom style: Flat (no gusset) / Flat bottom (boxed corners) / Separate gusset panel
  • Interior slip pocket: None / Yes
  • Interior zippered pocket: None / Yes
  • Exterior patch pocket: None / Front / Side
  • Exterior gusseted pocket: None / Yes
  • Phone pocket on strap: None / Yes
  • Handles / straps: Standard (2 top-edge straps) / Cross-body (1 long strap) / Reinforced / padded straps
  • Fully lined: Yes / No
  • Interfacing: None / Light fusible / Medium fusible / Heavy fusible / Foam stabilizer
  • Bottom reinforcement: None / Canvas insert / Plastic canvas insert
  • Closure: None (open top) / Top zipper / Magnetic snap / Drawstring
  • Key fob / D-ring inside: None / Yes
  • Contrast bottom panel: None / Yes
  • Top edge finish: Folded hem / Binding strip
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
bagWidthDrafted directly from your bagWidth measurement
bagHeightDrafted directly from your bagHeight measurement
bagDepthDrafted directly from your bagDepth measurement
strapWidthDrafted directly from your strapWidth measurement
strapLengthDrafted directly from your strapLength measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Cotton canvas
  • Cotton duck (duck cloth)
  • Denim
  • Linen or linen-cotton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use waterproof fabric?

Yes - outdoor fabric, PUL, or laminated cotton all work well.

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