Firefly Tote by Noodlehead (Printed Paper Pattern)

An easy to use tote and project bag! The tote size is perfect for a day trip or a work bag, and the project size is great for knitting or crochet projects, or as a lunch bag! Both sizes feature a fun drawstring closure and an interior slip pocket. A handy front pocket with an additional zippered pocket makes this tote super functional!

The PAPERpattern version includes: instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations, rotary cutting instructions/measurements (just cut and sew,no need to cut out pattern pieces!!!), and a label sheet (metric and imperial label sheets both included) for keeping organized, all tucked into a resealable poly bag.

Special Features:

• two sizes to sew! “Project” size is the smaller of the two, “Tote” size is the larger.
• front slip & zip pockets (great for featuring a favourite fabric and oh so useful!)
• drawstring top closure to keep everything secure
• interior pocket
• simplified option for an even quicker sew!
• so many possibilities!

Skill Level:

• Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Approx. Finished Dimensions:

++ TOTE SIZE:10 wide (measured at base), 5 deep, 14 tall [26.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 35.6 cm]

++ PROJECT SIZE:8 wide (measured at base), 5 deep, 10 tall [20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 25.4 cm]

Materials needed:

• See image list

Requirements:

(based on 44-wide fabric. Fat quarter =18 tall x 21 wide)

• 1/2 yard Exterior Fabric (two fat quarters may be used)
• 1/3 yard Accent Fabric (includes Reinforced Base, Handles, and Strap)
• 1 yard ( yard if using non-directional fabric) Lining Fabric
• 2 1/2 yards Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 20-wide)
• (1) 6 zipper* for front pocket
• (1) 12 zipper for top closure
• (2) 1-wide d-rings, (2) 1-wide swivel clasps AND (1) 1-wide strap slider
• 2 x 11 piece of heavyweight interfacing for Reinforced Base (Pellon Peltex 72F or equivalent recommended)

Recommended Fabrics:

• Canvas (7-9 oz. weight) for Exterior^fabric.
• Quilting cotton for Accent and Lining fabrics.
• ^Waxed Canvas (8-10 oz.) or dry oilskin may be used for exterior fabric, omit medium-weight interfacing/fusible fleece and reduce fusible woven interfacing to 1 yd[1.4 m]{1 yd[.91 m]for project size}.See notes in cutting instructions.

“My preference for the medium-weight fusible is Pellon 809. I like the structure it provides when combined with canvas weight fabric, be sure your canvas is within the recommended 7-9 oz. weight range. Big Sur Canvas by Robert Kaufman is my personal favorite. You could also substitute fusible fleece for a more padded structure.”

– Anna of Noodlehead

Additional supplies + tools:

Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailors chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, (optional) four 8mm rivets & corresponding setting tool, 2 yds[2.3m]{2 yds[1.83 m]for project size} twill tape/ribbon/cord(no wider than/ 1.9 cm)for drawstring closure

(*pattern assumes zipper tape width of 1)