Trail Tote Pattern

(A casual and easy-to-wear tote that will feature your favorite fabrics! This crossbody style tote bag comes in two sizes for whatever stage of life you’re in. An exterior zipper securely holds your keys and phone. Edged in piping and an adjustable strap make this bag beautiful & functional. Not to mention, fun to sew! Features: two sizes to sew! Small and Large piping detail front exterior zippered pocket interior slip pocket adjustable crossbody strap magnetic closure Get the following supplies from my shop: 6" zipper* (for Small size) 8" zipper* (for Large size) cording for making piping strap hardware kit (1"-wide for the Small OR 1.5"-wide for the Large) magnetic snaps OR take it to the next level and use a Loxx fastener waxed cord or leather zipper pulls for that special finishing touch! * pattern assumes fixed-length zipper and zipper tape width of 1”/2.5cm you can substitute by-the-yard/continuous zipper, you’ll need 7 ½”/9 ½” [19/24 cm] and one pull (per bag) Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Approx. Finished Dimensions: Small: 10” wide by 10 ½” tall, 1½” deep [25.4 x 26.7 x 3.8 cm] Large: 14 ½” wide by 15” tall, 2 ½” deep [36.8 x 38.1 x 6.4 cm] Materials & Supplies: See image for details. Recommended Fabrics: Midweight Canvas (6-8 oz. weight) for exterior. Quilting cotton for accent & lining. 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, ¼”-wide fusible tape (such as Pellon), piping foot. Featured Fabrics are Orchard Run by Anna Graham (Noodlehead) for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, a collection that will be available in shops in August 2025. Gray and Indigo blue sample are Forage by Anna Graham (for Robert Kaufman Fabrics - collection from 2018 and no longer in production). Pattern/Download Information: For Digital (PDF) Pattern:   This pattern is delivered as 2 PDF files (instructions/print-at-home templates and an optional A0 copyshop file).  PDF pattern includes: full-size printable pattern pieces for all pieces (including rectangles), some of which will be needed to be taped together before cutting fabric/interfacing optional A0 file for printing at a copy shop (new to A0? click here) detailed step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations The file is an instant download. Please be sure to check the email address you entered at checkout, the instant download link will be sent to that email address. After purchase is complete you will also be redirected to a page with the download link. For Paper (printed) pattern: The PAPER pattern version includes: instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions and professional illustrations full-size pattern sheet for all pieces (including rectangles) metric & imperial measurements for your convenience all tucked into a resealable poly bag Paper pattern is shipped via USPS. Sell finished items! You (the purchaser of this pattern) can sell finished items made using this pattern (on a home-based scale), credit to Anna Graham/ www.noodle-head.com is appreciated! NOTICE: It may not be possible to download a PDF file directly to your iPad or Android tablet/mobile device without a download app. I use Acrobat Reader in combination with Dropbox to download files using my mobile device. Copyright ©2025 Anna Graham, Noodlehead, Inc. All Rights Reserved.