Noodlehead - Redwood Tote Bag Sewing Pattern

Difficulty: Intermediate

Approximate Finished Dimensions: 10 ½” wide (measured at base), 2 ½” deep, 13” tall.

Description

Looking for a versatile crossbody tote that can keep up with your everyday needs? Look no further than this mid-sized option, complete with a front zippered pocket, back slip pocket, zip top closure, and reinforced base. With its convenient short handles and crossbody strap, this tote is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a hands-free option that's easy to grab and go.

Not only is this tote great for everyday use, but it's also an excellent option for travel, thanks to its spacious design and organizational features. With plenty of room for all your essentials, you can rest assured that everything will stay in place and easy to find. Don't miss out on the chance to make this versatile and stylish tote your new go-to bag!

Recommended Fabrics

Canvas (7-9 oz. weight) for the exterior fabric, and Quilting cotton for the Accent and Lining.

Waxed canvas may also be used for the exterior fabric, but reduce the fusible interfacing requirement to 1 ¾ yards and do not interface the exterior fabric pieces.

Notions

• Polyester thread
• Water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk
• Cutting mat
• Ruler
• Rotary cutter
• Size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle
• Glue pen (Sewline glue pen is a good option)
• Optional: two ¾”-wide x 15” long leather handles and eight 8mm rivets/setting tool
• Optional: two ¼” x 5” pieces of leather/ribbon for zipper pulls

*Pattern assumes zipper tape width of 1”*

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.

UK Delivery:

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.

We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.

We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.

All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.

Returns

We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.

Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.

Read our full returns policy