Oxbow Tote Pattern

A versatile zippered top tote bag in two sizes to sew! Features an easy-access front pocket, reinforced base, crossbody strap, and a roomy interior with a slip pocket. Customize yours by quilting!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Features:

• Two sizes to sew: regular and overnight!
• Secure zipper top
• Reinforced base
• Removeable crossbody strap
• Easy access front pocket
• Instructions for quilting

Recommended Fabrics:

• Midweight Canvas (6-8 oz. weight) for exterior and accent fabrics.
• Dry oilskin/waxed twill/waxed canvas can be substituted for Exterior and/or Accent fabric.
• Quilting cotton for lining.
• See notes in instructions for substituting quilting cotton for exterior fabric/quilting.
  • Add ½ yard low-loft cotton batting/fusible fleece/foam

Supplies:

• 18" handbag zipper (for Regular size)
• 24" handbag zipper (for Overnight size)
• 1.5"-wide (38 cm) webbing

Zipper length is a fixed-length size zipper, instructions are also given if using zipper by the yard/continuous zipper.

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
• Pinking shears

Approx. Finished Dimensions:

• Regular: 15” wide by 5” deep, 12” tall [38.1 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm]
• Overnight: 18” wide by 7” deep, 14” tall [45.7 x 17.8 x 35.6 cm]