Noodlehead Pattern by Anna Graham - Hillside Tote
A great bag that is small enough to be easy to carry anywhere but still stay organized, everything in its place. This classic crossbody with a zip top closure will be one you will want to make over and over again. Includes front and back exterior pockets and interior pockets. Adjustable strap makes it wearable in any season. Perfect for gifting! Regular size and mini!
Special Features -
- includes front and back exterior pockets and interior pocket
- zip top closure to keep your important belonging secure
- adjustable strap makes it wearable in any season
- perfect for gifting
- make a regular size or mini
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Approx. Finished Dimensions: 9 ½” wide by 3” deep (measured at base), 9 ¼” tall, width at top opening is 12 ½” [8 ¼” wide by 2 ½” deep (measured at base), 8 ¼” tall, width at top opening is 10 ½”]
Please see materials list and purchasing information below.
Materials needed
Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.
Exterior fabric requirement* not suitable for one-way directional fabric.
Mini size noted in [brackets].
FQ=Fat Quarter (18” x 22”)
½ yard [FQ] Exterior Fabric*
½ [½] yard Accent Fabric (includes Exterior pockets and Strap/Strap Holders
¾ [½] yard Lining Fabric (includes Interior Pocket
2 ¼ [1 7/8] yards Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 - 20”-wide)^
(1) 12" (10") zipper for top closure
(2) 1”-wide d-rings, (2) 1”-wide swivel clasps AND (1) 1”-wide strap slider
(1) 18mm thin magnetic snap (for front pocket closure) OR (1)
*Recommended Fabrics: Canvas (6-8 oz. weight) for exterior and Accent fabric. Quilting cotton or lightweight canvas for Lining.
Depending on your exterior or accent fabric choice (such as a heavier canvas or a waxed canvas in a 7-9 oz. weight), you may be able to omit the interfacing for the exterior fabric and/or some of the accent pieces. For this option, reduce fusible interfacing requirement to 1 ¼ [¾] yards and do not interface those pieces.
Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, glue or glue pen, (optional) 1" x 50” leather strap or webbing (or length as desired) may be substituted for fabric strap