Klum House – Oberlin Paper Pattern

An easy to follow sewing pattern to create your very own Classic Market Tote.  This simple yet eye-catching tote bag features two outer slip pockets, a generously sized main compartment complete with a key hook, and an inner zipper pocket. It also includes a simple magnetic snap closure, gorgeous O-rings, and straightforward construction techniques.

This pattern comes with two files – 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 10 pages of clear, detailed instructions. It is suitable for an advanced beginner 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 zipper an easy and stress-free experience.

The finished sizes of the Classic Market Tote are as follows:

SMALL –

• Width: 10” (25cm)
• Height: 13” (33cm)
• Depth: 5” (13cm)

LARGE –

• Width: 12” (30cm)
• Height: 14½” (37cm)
• Depth: 6” (15cm)

Materials Required:

• Outer Panels – Top (i.e. quilting cotton) – 1/4yd (23cm)
• Outer Panels – Bottom (i.e. quilting cotton) – 1/2yd (46cm)
• Outer Slip Pockets (i.e. quilting cotton) – 18” x 18” (46cm x 46cm)
• Lining & Inner Zipper Pocket (i.e. quilting cotton) – up to 3/4yd (69cm)
• Handles, Handle Connectors & Key Hook Strap (i.e. quilting cotton) – 1yd (91cm)
• By Annie’s Soft and Stable Foam Interfacing (or equivalent foam) OR Fusible Fleece (i.e. Pellon Thermolam 971F, Vilene H640)- up to 40” x 20” (102cm x 51cm)
• Light-Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (i.e. Pellon Shapeflex SF101, Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101) (NOTE: based on a 40”/100cm width) – up to 1¾yd (1.6m)
• Firm Fusible Stabilizer (i.e. Pellon’s Peltex #71F, Legacy #71F) – 1½” x 3” (4cm x 8cm)
• 1 Magnetic Snap – 3/4” (18mm)
• 4 O-Rings (OR 4 smaller rectangular rings) – up to 2” (5cm)
• 1 Swivel Hook – 3/4” (18mm)
• 1 Coordinating Dress Zipper – 8” (20cm)
• Coordinating thread, scissors and general sewing supplies including fabric glue/tape.