Paloma Tote Bag Sewing Pattern by Imazz Patterns
Paloma Tote Bag Sewing Pattern – Designed for Travel, Perfect for Everyday!
A smart travel tote that moves seamlessly from airport to everyday life.
The Paloma Tote Bag Pattern by Imazz Patterns is a practical, cleanly designed tote created with travel in mind. With thoughtful features and two generous size options, this is a bag that works just as well in an airport as it does for everyday errands, shopping, or weekend getaways.
Why We Love This Pattern
The Paloma Tote strikes a great balance between simplicity and function. It is designed to be easy to use, comfortable to carry, and adaptable to different lifestyles. The standout feature is the luggage or trolley sleeve on the back, allowing the bag to slide securely over a suitcase handle when traveling. If you prefer a cleaner look, the pattern also includes an optional plain back version with no sleeve, giving you flexibility from the start.
Finished Size
This pattern includes two sizes, making it ideal for makers who love roomy bags:
Medium Tote
- Height: 14 inches
- Width: 14 inches
- Depth: 4 1/2 inches
Large Weekender
- Height: 15 inches
- Width: 17 inches
- Depth: 5 1/2 inches
Skill Level
This pattern is well suited to confident beginners and intermediate sewists. While the overall construction is straightforward, features like zippers and structured components make it a rewarding project for anyone looking to build practical bag making skills.
Features You Will Appreciate
The Paloma Tote is designed with real world use in mind:
- Luggage sleeve at the back with an optional zippered pocket
- Optional quick version with a plain back and no sleeve
- One large exterior zippered pocket
- One exterior slip pocket sized for a mobile phone
- Long over the shoulder straps for comfortable carrying
- Recessed top zipper to keep contents secure
- Two size options to suit everyday or travel needs
Perfect For
This bag adapts easily to many uses:
- Carry on bag for flights
- Everyday tote for errands or work
- Shopping bag with extra structure
- Weekender bag for short trips
- A great option for big bag lovers
Materials Needed
The pattern uses familiar bag making supplies:
Fabric
- Exterior main fabric: 1 yard for medium or 1 1/2 yards for large
- Exterior accent fabric: 1/2 yard
- Lining fabric: 1 yard for medium or 1 1/2 yards for large
Notions
- One 10 or 11 inch zipper
- Two 9 inch zippers
- One 16 or 17 inch zipper
- Four rivets optional
What Is Included in the Pattern
You will receive two digital files containing:
- 46 pages of detailed step by step written instructions
- Clear illustrations and photos throughout
- Helpful extra construction tips
- YouTube video links for visual guidance
- 10 pages of pattern tiles that need to be assembled
- Seam allowances included in all pattern pieces
Why You Will Love Making It
The Paloma Tote is the kind of bag that feels genuinely useful once finished. It is practical without being bulky, structured without feeling stiff, and versatile enough to match many fabrics and styles. Whether you choose bold colors or classic neutrals, this is a pattern that invites personalization and rewards careful sewing with a bag you will reach for again and again.
