Quarry Tote Pattern

A fun bag in two sizes (small and mid-sized) with a flat base and zippered front pocket.

Lots of options to customize yours, from handles, a crossbody strap, and closure options (recessed zipper, magnetic snap, or metal snap) will make this bag a multipurpose one you grab again and again.

Perfect for knitting and crafting supplies, a lunch bag, toiletries, or as an everyday bag! PLUS, a bonus zippered pouch!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Features:

• Two sizes to sew: Small and Regular
• Bonus coordinating zippered pouch
• Flat base
• Front exterior zippered pocket
• Interior mesh slip pocket
• Optional adjustable crossbody strap
• Optional handles
• Optional recessed zipper or magnetic snap/metal snap closure or no closure at all!

Recommended Fabrics:

• Mid-weight canvas (6-8 oz. weight), dry oilskin, waxed canvas/twill, vinyl for exterior fabric.
• Quilting cotton or waterproof canvas for lining.

Supplies:

• 8" handbag zipper* for exterior zippered pocket (Small size)
• 10" handbag zipper* for exterior zippered pocket (Regular size)
• 1”-wide webbing for Handles/Crossbody Strap (2 ½ yds will cover you for any option you choose)
• Optional - 12" handbag zipper for optional recessed zipper (Small size)
• Optional - 16" handbag zipper for optional recessed zipper (Regular size)
• Optional magnetic snap OR a locking fastener as closure
• Waxed cord or leather zipper pulls for that special finishing touch!

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:

• Small: 7” x 7” at base, 9” tall [17.8 x 17.8 x 22.9cm]
• Regular: 9” x 9” at base, 11” tall [22.9 x 22.9 x 27.9cm]
• Zippered Pouch: 5” x 5” at base, 4 ½” tall [12.7 x 12.7 x 11.4cm]