The Quilted Traveler's Tote PDF Pattern by Jo-Lydia's Attic includes sewing instructions for creating a quilted tote to use on trips or to carry supplies for quilting & sewing classes, with the following features:
- Zip-top panel that drops down inside when you need an open-top tote for at-home errands
- Straps that wrap all the way around the bottom to make it a strong bag you can load to the limit for a handy airplane carry-on that will fit in the overhead compartment
- Outside zipped pocket for a place to tuck your boarding pass and travel documents for safekeeping while you wait for departure
- Additional outside pockets to hold your travel essentials – eyeglasses, snacks, a small umbrella, and reading material, for example
- Inside, zipped safety pocket to keep small items such as change, meds, keys, or extra eyeglasses easily accessible
- Finished Size, Zipper Panel Up (as on cover): 17½" H x 16" W x 6" D
- Finished Size, Zipper Panel Dropped Inside: 14½" H x 16" W x 6" D
Materials Needed:
- 2 1/2 yds for tote body, zip top panel, and inside pocket
- 2 1/2 yds of coordinating fabric for lining
- 3/4 yd contrasting print or solid for bindings for pockets and bottom panel
- 12" x 24" and 9" x 18" Lightweight interfacing
- 28" x 52" piece of lightweight batting
- 1 yd cotton flannel for batting in outside pockets
- 22" coil zipper
- (2) 9" coil zippers for pockets
- 3-1/4" yd of 1" wide webbing for straps
- 1/4" wide fusible web tape
The Quilted Traveler's Tote PDF Sewing Pattern by Jo-Lydia's Attic has a total of 9 pages of detailed instructions and illustrations.
