Pattern - Anna Graham Super Tote

Beautiful patterns from Anna Graham of Noodlehead. This is a paper pattern for a really large tote, my favourite kind. If you go away on weekends, or you like shopping opportunistically (this is almost everyone I know), you will love this bag. 

Features - 

• recessed zipper
• roomy interior pockets
• front exterior pocket
• cute piping and pleat details
• makes a perfect diaper bag or gym bag, great for hauling anything you need

Approximate finished dimensions - 15” wide, 15” tall, 3.5 to 5” deep, 10.5” handle drop

Material Requirements - (based on 44” wide fabric)

1/2 yard front/back and exterior pocket
1 yard lining (1 1/2 if fully lining front pocket)
(2) 1/4 yard cuts for straps
2/3 yard exterior gusset (includes interior pocket pieces)
2 1/4 yards fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101)
1 yard Pellon Craft-Fuse 808/809 or canvas or ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable
18” zipper for recessed top (optional)
1 yard 1/4” wide elastic
15” of 1/2″ piping (handmade or storebought) – optional
14mm magnetic snap or 2” of 3/4” wide hook + loop tape (optional)

** Additional fabric necessary if using a directional print