This gorgeous tote bag pattern is just the thing to mix and match those fabric scraps you’ve been holding on to since forever!

Use the outer pleating to create a beautiful, textured effect, or simply use one single cut of fabric for a quicker yet just as stunning tote bag. With soft curves and a magnetic snap closure, the Sew Compleat Shoulder Tote will quickly become your go-to for gifts… and yourself!

The Sew Compleat Shoulder Tote comes with both pleated and non-pleated options for the outer panels. For the pleated option, you can choose a narrow centre pleat or a wide centre pleat.

A simple magnetic snap is all that is needed to keep this tote bag closed, making it a perfect choice for those who are yet to attempt zippers or are just looking for a nice easy sew with minimal hardware. It has a single shoulder strap and large inner zipper pocket as well.

This is a printed paper pattern that will be posted out to you. This is NOT a PDF download.

The finished size of the Sew Compleat Shoulder Tote is as follows:

• Width – 13” (33cm)
• Depth – 3” (7.5cm)
• Height – 9.5” (24cm)
• Finished width of centre pleat – NARROW option – 1.5″ (4cm), WIDE option – 3.5″ (9cm)

Materials Required:

• Outer fabric for pieced AND non-pieced options (i.e. quilting cotton) – 1/2yd (0.5m)
• Outer fabric for contrast panel, gusset, strap and piping (i.e. quilting cotton) – 1yd (0.9m)
• Fabric for lining and inner zipper pocket – 3/4yd (0.7m)
• By Annie’s Soft and Stable Foam Interfacing (or equivalent foam) OR Fusible Fleece (i.e. Pellon Thermolam 971F, Vilene H640) – 31″ x 16″ (79cm x 41cm)
• Light-Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (i.e. Pellon Shapeflex SF101, Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101) – 3/4yd (0.7m) (based on a 40″/100cm width)
• Firm fusible stabilizer (i.e. Pellon’s Peltex #71F, Legacy #71F) – 1½” x 3” (4cm x 8cm)
• 1 magnetic snap – ¾” (18mm) size
• 2 rectangular rings – 1″ (2.5cm) size
• 1 coordinating dress zipper – 8″ (20cm) length
• Cotton cording – 3/32″ size (2.5mm size)/size 00 (or the equivalent of premade piping) – 2 1/4yds (2m)
• Coordinating thread, scissors and general sewing supplies.