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Tote Bag

A tote bag pattern with customizable dimensions and sturdy construction. Choose your size and add an interior pocket for a functional, handmade bag.

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

What You Get

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

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″

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

What we draft	Source
bagWidth	Drafted directly from your bagWidth measurement
bagHeight	Drafted directly from your bagHeight measurement
bagDepth	Drafted directly from your bagDepth measurement
strapWidth	Drafted directly from your strapWidth measurement
strapLength	Drafted directly from your strapLength measurement

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What fabric works for a tote bag?

Canvas, duck cloth, denim, or waxed cotton are all durable choices. Medium to heavy-weight wovens hold the bag shape best.

Do I need special equipment?

A standard sewing machine handles most tote bag fabrics. Use a denim or heavy-duty needle (90/14+) for canvas and denim.