Introducing the Shades of Yesterday Tote Bag by Andrie Designs! This is an easy to follow sewing pattern designed to step you through creating a beautifully pieced tote bag (which looks far more complicated than it really is!). The outer front panel is constructed with a series of beautifully curved pieces, allowing you to play around with a collection of coordinating (or contrasting!) fabrics.
The Shades of Yesterday Tote Bag features a recessed zipper closure, two zipper pockets (one inner and one outer), and an adjustable cross body strap as well.
~ This design is also available as a comprehensive video class!
Click HERE to find out more OR watch the trailer below! ~
This pattern comes with two files β the pattern instructions/pieced pattern pages, and a large print pattern pieces file suitable for printing at your local print shop on the correct sized paper. It has 11 pages of clear, detailed instructions. It is suitable for an advanced beginner/intermediate sewer. All pattern pieces have been digitally drawn. Wary of zippers? Don’t be! Throughout the pattern I give detailed and comprehensive instructions and diagrams to make adding the zippers an easy and stress-free experience.
The finished size of the Shades of Yesterday Tote Bag is as follows:
- Width – 9 1/2β (24cm)
- Height – 9 1/4β (23.5cm)
- Depth – 2 1/2β (6.5cm)
Materials Required:
- Outer Front Pieces A-F (i.e. quilting cotton; see breakdown below) β total of 3/8yd (35cm)
- Outer Back & Outer Gusset (i.e. quilting cotton, cork, vinyl, leather) β 1/2yd (46cm)
- Strap & Strap Connectors (i.e. quilting cotton) β 1ΒΎyd (1.6m)
- Recessed Zipper Panel & Zipper Pockets (i.e. quilting cotton) β 3/8yd (35cm)
- Lining (i.e. quilting cotton) β 1/2yd (46cm)
- By Annieβs Soft and Stable Foam Interfacing (or equivalent foam) OR Fusible Fleece (i.e. Pellon Thermolam 971F, Vilene H640) β 32β x 16β (81cm x 41cm)
- Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (i.e. Pellon Shapeflex SF101, Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101) β 1ΒΎyd (1.6m) based on a 40β (100cm) width
- 2 Rectangular Rings & 1 Slider β 1β (2.5cm) size
- Coordinating Zippers β 1 chunky/long pull zipper for recessed zipper β 12β (30cm) long and 2 dress zippers for zipper pockets β 7β (18cm) long
- 6 Rivets (optional) β 8mm size
- Coordinating thread, scissors and general sewing supplies including fabric glue/tape.
Fabric Required for Outer Front Pieces A-F (width x height):
- A β 6β x 10β (15cm x 25cm)
- B β 7β x 11β (18cm x 28cm)
- C β 8β x 12β (20cm x 30cm)
- D β 7β x 12β (18cm x 30cm)
- E β 7β x 12β (18cm x 30cm)
- F β 6β x 13β (15cm x 33cm)
You can purchase the hardware kit for this pattern from Betty Box Pleat andΒ Bobbin Girl.
~ This design is also available as a comprehensive video class!
Click HERE to find out more OR watch the trailer below! ~
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β Do not copy this pattern, claim as your own or allow others to use it.
β This pattern may be used for personal and small businesses producing limited quantities only.
coleen.curtis (verified owner) –
This is such a excellent pattern , so professional and detailed, loved by my daughters and granddaughters as well as myself.
h.clem1 (verified owner) –
its a great tote using some of craftsy info made it easy to put together I will make more of these totes
as time will allow as I’m a private chef clem
Lesley (verified owner) –
Loved how this tote turned out. Whilst it looks super complicated. Lisa has made it easy with detailed instructions with how to finish it.
Chris (verified owner) –
Loved making this bag. Was a bit worried about joining all the front pieces together but the instructions where brilliant. So pleased with result. Had many admiring comments on it.
Joy (verified owner) –
Just love this pattern! It is well written and comes together very easily.
jaycie622 (verified owner) –
The pattern instructions are clear and easy to follow. Great bag – thank you!
rv6vhasf (verified owner) –
This is a lovely, versatile pattern. The technique for creating the curved front panels is interesting, and clearly explained. There is plently of opportunity to be creative with the colours/patterns of the front panels. I made one at 120% and it is an excellent travel bag.
alison.ayres37 (verified owner) –
A lovely bag and easy to follow instructions and good for using up
some of your small pieces of fabric for the front panel.
Helen Hatch (verified owner) –
Fantastic pattern very well written
with lots of easy to follow pictures. Absolutely gorgeous bag π highly recommended.
Mary Jane Bufalino (verified owner) –
I love love πthis pattern, so creative and versatile. And was so fun to make.