Beautiful patterns from Anna Graham of Noodlehead. This is a paper pattern for the Caravan Tote, a really versatile bag with lots of organizing features, always good - and this one comes with an bonus zippered pouch. I can't tell you how many of Anna's pouches I've made - her tutorial changed forever the way I sew zippers. This is a great project bag for a knitter or anyone who carries a craft project where they are going.
Special Features
Approximate finished dimensions - 14” high, 14 1/2" wide, 23" including handle, 5" deep. Pouch dimensions - 7"H x 103/4" W
Supplies
Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18″ x 22″
- Exterior Fabric 3/4 yard (1/2 yard if not making pouch)
- Contrast Top/Pocket Fabric 1/2 yard
- Zippered Pocket Lining Fabric 3/4 yard
- Lining Fabric 1/2 yard
- Lining Center Panel Fabric FQ
- Interior Slip Pocket Fabric FQ
- Handle Fabric** 1/4 yard
- Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20’’ wide) 2 1/2 yards
- Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (Pellon 809 – 44” wide) 1 yard
- 14” Zipper (tote); 10” Zipper (pouch)
- 18mm Light-strength Thin Magnetic Snap
- 2 sets 8mm Grommets
- 3 sets Size 24 Metal Snaps
- 2 1/2″ piece 1”-wide Twill Tape/ Ribbon/Thin Leather
**Handle Options: Substitute (2) 25” pieces of 1”-wide leather or (2) 25” pieces of 1”-wide cotton webbing
Additional supplies + tools:
Thread, water-soluble pen, 1/4”-wide fusible web tape (optional), cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, seam sealant, turning tool, (2) 1/4” x 5” scraps of leather/ribbon for zipper pull, denim needle, snap setter, grommet setter
Recommended Fabrics: home dec, heavy linen, denim, canvas, twill, duck cloth, for exterior and lining. Quilting cotton for lining.
