Required Materials
- 3/4 yd for bag exterior
- 1 roll of vinyl for straps (2 if making crossbody straps)
- 1 yard of fabric for lining
- 1 hardwre kit
- 1 yard of zipper tape and 2 zipper pulls
Required Interfacing:
- 1 yd of SF101 (WRC lining does not require interfacing)
- 1 1/4 yd of Decovil Light for exterior
- 1/4 yd of Decovil Heavy for base
Interfacing Recommendations
The Passion Flower Tote pattern offers the option of using either fusible fleece or foam stabilizer. For a more structured, professional finish without unnecessary bulk, I recommend the following:
- Exterior Fabric: Use Decovil Light for excellent body and stability while maintaining a crisp, clean appearance.
- Base: Use Decovil Heavy to give the base additional firmness and help the tote hold its shape.
When using cotton fabrics for the exterior, first apply SF101 Shape-Flex to all exterior pieces before fusing the Decovil Light. The adhesive on Decovil Light is quite strong and can sometimes cause cotton fabrics to wrinkle or distort when applied directly. The layer of SF101 creates a smoother foundation and helps prevent this.
Passion Flower Tote – Abandoned
Includes a curated list of recommended materials. Select and add only what you need.
Re-create the striking cover look of the Passion Flower Tote by Blue Calla with rich textures, bold contrast, and sophisticated hardware. This version pairs the artistic Rue le Peltier – Patina Coven Main Pumpkin print with sleek black Rex Faux Leather straps for a timeless design that works beautifully year-round. The aqua Water Resistant Canvas lining adds a bright pop of color while providing a durable, easy-to-clean interior that requires no interfacing. Finished with gunmetal hardware, a black zipper with gunmetal coil, and elegant teardrop zipper pulls, this tote is both stylish and practical.
Materials Used
- Pattern: Passion Flower Tote by Blue Calla
- Exterior: Rue le Peltier – Patina Coven Main Pumpkin
- Straps: Rex Faux Leather – Black
- Lining: Water Resistant Canvas – Aqua
- Hardware: Gunmetal
- Zipper: Black Zipper Tape with Gunmetal Coil
- Zipper Pulls: Teardrop Pulls
All materials and the pattern are available at My Handmade Space. Recreate this exact version or mix and match for your own unique take.
