Julie’s Structured Tote (Smaller Size)

This is a smaller sized version of Julie’s Structured tote and works great as a tote bag for younger/smaller kids who don’t want quite such a large bag size as the regular structured tote.  It is a great Intermediate bag pattern that is great if you have made a simple tote and want to take your skills to the next level but aren’t quite ready to follow a commercial bag making pattern.

Level: Advanced Beginner-Intermediate
Time: About 4 class sessions

Supplies:

  • 1/4 yd canvas fabric for outer bottom (you can also use just quilting cotton or other suitable woven fabric)
  • 1/3 yd canvas fabric for outer top (you can also use just quilting cotton or other suitable woven fabric)
  • 1/2 yd quilting cotton for lining
  • 1 Fat Quarter quilting cotton for pocket
  • 1 1/4 yd SF101 interfacing
    SF101 is a more expensive but very high quality interfacing.  Or for a less expensive option go with Heat n bond medium weight non-woven fusible interfacing.
  • 1/2 yard Fusible Fleece Interfacing
  • 1 yd 1” cotton webbing for handles
  • magnetic snap (optional for closure)
  • Sew-All thread to match