Sewing The Commuter Tote Together

Join us Tuesday, Jan. 5 - Jan 19 at 9 a.m. MT to sew The Commuter Tote. Finished bag measures approximately 9" deep, 12" tall and  14" across the base with 6 exterior pockets, 3 interior compartments, double handles and a shoulder strap. 

Jan. 5: Supply list, cutting and pressing 
Jan. 12: Pockets, straps, zipper 
Jan. 19: Final assembly 

Project Supply List:

2 to 3 yards of 44" cotton fabric for the interior and accent 
1 to 1.5 yards of 54" Twill, Duck, Canvas or Home Dec for the exterior
9" x 14" piece of Pellon 70
24" x 36" piece of quilt batting (Warm and Natural or Pellon)
2 snap sets + tool to install (small hammer and wooden cutting board is fine)
14" zipper (chunkier separating styles with metal teeth look best on bags)

Pattern pieces:

(3) 18" x 30" interior cotton panels
(1) 24" x 36" exterior canvas panel
(4) 24" x 10" exterior pockets (two cotton, two canvas)
(2) 6" x 16" zipper panels
(2) 6" x 18" short handles
(1) 6" x 32" long handle