Project Tote Bag – new PDF Sewing Pattern

Hello Everyone!

Here is a new PDF Sewing Pattern for a Tote Bag in two different sizes.

The bag has a pieced front and back panel that makes it great for using up some of the scrap fabric pile that seems to grow, at least in my sewing room.
The pattern is aimed at the beginner to confident beginner sewer.

The tote bag would be a great keep to keep your craft project or take it with you when you need to.
The bag could of course be used for anything, for example as a shopping bag or a beach bag.

What you need to make this pattern:

Small:
• Eight – 7” x 6” rectangles of at least four
different fabrics
• 15” of contrast fabric
• 16” of lining fabric
• 25” of iron on woven interfacing (light or
medium weight)
• 11″ x 2 1/2″ of heavy interfacing
(optional)

Large:
• Twelve – 7” x 6” rectangles of at least six
different fabrics
• 20” of contrast fabric
• 20” of lining fabric
• 35” of iron on woven interfacing (light or
medium weight)
• 15″ x 3 1/2″ of heavy interfacing
(optional)

For Both Sizes:
• Sewing machine
• Cutting mat, Rotary Cutter & Ruler
• General Sewing Supplies

All measurements are based on 42″ wide fabric and 36″ wide interfacing.

I hope you have as much fun making this pattern as I had designing it. The colour and print combinations are endless and you could play around with different type of fabrics like cotton drill or a home decor fabric for example.

Until next time – Take care and Happy Sewing!

Annika

Tall and Short Pencil Cases

Hello Everyone,

A new year and a new pattern. This is a new PDF sewing pattern that includes two different sizes of this very useful and practical pencil case. Just in time for the new school year here in Australia or maybe a new pencil case for the new semester .


The Tall pencil case measures – Height: 3″ Width: 7″ Depth: 1″
The Short pencil case measures – Height: 2″ Width: 7″ Depth: 2″

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Big and Small Zipper Pouch

Big and Small Zipper Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern

Hello Everyone!

I have a new PDF Sewing Pattern in my Etsy Shop. It is called Big and Small Zipper Pouches. Zipper Pouches is very fun to sew and has so many uses. I think it is almost impossible to have too many of them. Very often it is enough to use leftover fabric scraps and zippers. They can also easily be made in to any size.

This pattern is, like my other patterns, an easy to follow tutorial style instructions with lots of photos. There is three files to download. One is with all the instructions, one is the pattern pieces for printing on letter sized paper and one is the pattern pieces for printing on A4 size paper. The files with the pattern pieces you have to print and cut out. Make sure the page scaling is set to none, actual size or 100% on your printer.

Size: Big – Width 9 1/2″, Height 6 1/2″, Depth at the base 2″
Small – Width 8 1/2″, Height 3 1/2″, Depth at base 2″

If the outer fabric is oil cloth/vinyl/pleather or similar you may not need the batting. Remember to not iron or use pins when using these materials.

Materials (big pouch):
• 12” (30 cm) square of outer/main fabric
• 12″x10” (30x25cm) of contrast fabric for base
• 10″x25″ (25x60cm) of lining fabric
• 8” (20 cm) or zipper
• 15” x 20” (40x50cm) of iron on woven interfacing (light or medium weight)
• 15” x 20” (40x50cm) of thin iron on batting

Materials (small pouch):
• 10” (25 cm) square of outer/main fabric
• 10″x8” (25x20cm) of contrast fabric for base
• 12″ (30cm) square of lining fabric
• 8” (20 cm) or zipper
• 12″ (30cm) of iron on woven interfacing (light or medium weight)
• 12″ (30cm) of thin iron on batting

I hope you enjoy this pattern! Please tag me on instagram if you are posting your finished projects.

Until next time, happy sewing and take care!

Annika

The Everything Pouch

Hello Everyone,

The Everything Pouch is my newest PDF sewing pattern and it comes with pattern pieces in three different sizes. It has no exposed seams or seams covered with binding. The finished measurements are:

Small – H: 3 ¼”  W: 4 ½” D: 2 ½”
Medium –  H: 3 ¼” W: 8 ½”  D: 2 ½”
Large – H: 5 ½”  W: 9 ½” D: 2 ½”

The large size works great as a toiletries / make up bag.
The medium size works great as a pencil case
The small size is great for things like binding clips, hair ties etc.

To make all three pouches you will need:

  • 15″ (38 cm) outer fabric ( fat quarter is sufficient if print is non directional)
  • 10” (25 cm) contrast fabric for zipper panels and tabs
  • 15″ (38 cm) lining fabric ( fat quarter is sufficient if print is non directional)
  • 20” (50 cm) medium weight woven interfacing
  • 8”, 12”,16″ (20, 30, 40 cm) or longer dress zippers, 1” (2.5 cm) wide
  • Sewing machine with zipper foot 
  • General sewing supplies

All measurements are based on 42” (112 cm) wide fabric. 

Of course you can make them in all different fabrics, which also makes it a great scrap fabric project. This project is best suited for the intermediate sewer.

I hope you like this pattern as much as I do. The combinations of different fabrics and colours are endless, and the pouch can be used for everything also.

Until next time, take care and happy sewing!

Annika