Nelly Tote Bag sewing pattern
Do you have a very special fabric you’ve been keeping or a fabric with a large-scale print that just doesn’t seem to fit well on any of your existing bag patterns? Then Nelly might be just what you are looking for.
With a striking central panel, there is room to show off your favorite fabrics without overwhelming the entire bag with a large-scale print. Mix a solid with a featured fabric for a stunning look.
This bag has plenty of pocket options including an unusual zipper pocket on the outside and a large hidden pocket too – which is optional. The bag can be made with or without the concealed compartment and is described by the designer as an intermediate sewer project.
Sizing info:
When you have finished making yourself a Nelly Tote Bag it will measure approximately 14″ high by 13″ wide by 5″ deep.
What you will need to sew the Nelly Tote Bag:-
- Exterior fabric – approx. 1 to 1.5 yards,
- Lining fabric – approx. 1 to 1.5 yards,
- Contrast fabric – approx. 0.5-yard quilting weight cotton,
- Light to medium weight woven fusible interfacing – approx. 2 to 3 yards e.g. Pellon SF101,
- Stabilizer – 1 1/2 inch by 3 inches (3 inches by 3 inches if you add the hidden pocket) e.g. Peltex 71f,
- Fusible fleece – approx. 1 yard e.g. Vilene 630 or 640, Pellon 987f or Soft and Stable Foam,
- Extra-firm non-woven interfacing – 71/2 inch by 11/2 inch e.g. Craftfuse 808 or Decor Bond 809,
- One 7-inch zipper,
- One magnetic snap (two magnetic snaps if you add the hidden pocket),
- Two 1 – 1 1/4 inch D rings or O rings,
- Two 1 inch swivel snap hooks,
- Basic sewing supplies,
- A sewing machine.
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