The Tansy Zippered Tote - PDF Sewing Pattern

The Tansy Zippered tote is a larger sized bag with a zippered main closure, 2 front zippered pockets and great details such as vinyl/faux leather accents and side straps attached with rivets. On the inside of the bag, there is 1 zippered pocket and 3 slip pockets. The strap is adjustable.

Since this bag uses vinyl or faux leather, I highly recommend the use of a walking foot or roller foot attachment for your machine.

This bag also requires the installation of rivets which is not covered in huge detail in the pattern. There is a link to a fantastic tutorial in the pattern that explains how to select the size of your rivets as well as basic installation instructions.

SUPPLIES:

Exterior fabric:
1/2 yard Exterior fabric
1/4 yard Faux Leather/Vinyl (assuming home decor width)

Lining fabric:
1 yard quilt weight cotton

Interfacing:
1/2 yard fusible for exterior fabric pieces
3/4 yard lightweight fusible for pockets
1/2 yard heavyweight sew-in interfacing for exterior

Notions:
(1) 12” zipper (metal or nylon)
(2) 8” zippers for exterior (will be cut down)
(1) 8” zipper for interior
(1) 1.25” rectangle slide
(2) 1.25” or 1.5” O-rings
(12) rivets (see Before you Begin section to select size)

Addtitional Tools Required:
- rivet setting tools: awl or hole punch, anvil and setter
- fray check
- double sided tape (DST)
- walking foot or roller foot attachment

Measurements:

Width: 15" W at bottom
Height: 10" H
Depth: 3.75" D

SEWING EXPERIENCE: This project is best for intermediate/advanced sewing skills. It will take about 4-5 hours to complete this bag.