Noodlehead - Caravan Tote Bag Sewing Pattern

Caravan Tote & Pouch! A useful and sturdy tote with lots of great organized storage. You’ll be ready to go whenever life calls. Cute coordinating zippered pouch included!

Special features:
Exterior zippered pocket and exterior flap pocket
Knitting needle slip pocket & yarn guides
Bonus Zippered Pouch
Mix and match your favorite prints!
Skill Level:
Advanced beginner to intermediate (depending on what features you choose to include)

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 14” H x 14 1/2” W, 23” including handle, 5” D; Pouch: 7” H x 10 3/4” W

Materials needed:
+ Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18" x 22"
Exterior Fabric 3/4 yard (1/2 yard if not making pouch)
Contrast Top/Pocket Fabric 1/2 yard
Zippered Pocket Lining Fabric 3/4 yard
Lining Fabric 1/2 yard
Lining Center Panel Fabric FQ
Interior Slip Pocket Fabric FQ
Handle Fabric** 1/4 yard
Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 - 20’’ wide) 2 1/2 yards
Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (Pellon 809 - 44” wide) 1 yard
14” Zipper (tote); 10” Zipper (pouch)
18mm Light-strength Thin Magnetic Snap
2 sets 8mm Grommets
3 sets Size 24 Metal Snaps
2 1/2" piece 1”-wide Twill Tape/ Ribbon/Thin Leather
**Handle Options: Substitute (2) 25” (or 28") pieces of 1”-wide leather or (2) 25” (or 28") pieces of 1”-wide cotton webbing

Additional supplies + tools: Thread, water-soluble pen, 1/4”-wide fusible web tape (optional), cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, seam sealant, turning tool, (2) 1/4” x 5” scraps of leather/ribbon for zipper pull, denim needle, snap setter, grommet setter

Recommended Fabrics: home dec, heavy linen, denim, canvas, twill, duck cloth, for exterior and lining. Quilting cotton for lining.