Pink Sand Beach – Aloha 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.

An easy to follow sewing pattern to create your very own Stand Up & Tote Notice tote bag. This beautiful tote bag pattern comes in 3 sizes to suit any and every occasion. The use of foam gives the bag a wonderful structure, enabling it to stand up at all times, making loading and unloading a breeze.

From the shops to the beach to the park, the uses for your Stand Up & Tote Notice tote are unlimited!

The Stand Up & Tote Notice tote bag has two outer slip pockets – one on the front and one on the back – giving you quick and easy access to things like your mobile phone and keys. It also has four inner slip pockets to help keep the contents of your bag nicely organised. 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.

The medium and large sizes would also make fantastic diaper/nappy bags!!!

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 8 pages of clear, detailed instructions. It is suitable for an advanced beginner sewer. All pattern pieces have been digitally drawn.

The finished sizes of the Stand Up & Tote Notice tote are as follows:

SMALL –

• Width at base – 8” (20cm)
• Depth – 5” (13cm)
• Height to handles – 12” (30cm)
• Strap drop – 11” (28cm)

MEDIUM –

• Width at base – 10”(25cm)
• Depth – 6”(15cm)
• Height to handles – 15” (38cm)
• Strap drop – 11½” (29cm)

LARGE –

• Width at base – 12” (30cm)
• Depth – 7” (18cm)
• Height to handles – 18”(46cm)
• Strap drop – 12” (30cm)

Materials Required:

• Outer Panel – A (i.e. quilting cotton): SMALL 3/8yd (0.35m), MEDIUM: ½yd (0.5m), LARGE: 5/8yd (0.6m)
• Outer Panel – B (i.e. quilting cotton): 9” x 13” (23cm x 33cm), 11” x 16” (28cm x 41cm), 12” x 18” (30cm x 46cm)
• Outer Panel – C (i.e. quilting cotton): 14” x 16” (36cm x 41cm), 17” x 19” (43cm x 48cm), 20” x 22” (51cm x 56cm)
• Outer and Inner Pockets (i.e. quilting cotton): ¾yd (0.75m), 7/8yd (0.8m), 1yd (1m)
• Lining (i.e. quilting cotton): ½yd (0.5m), 5/8yd (0.6m), ¾yd (0.75m)
• By Annie’s Soft and Stable Foam Interfacing (or equivalent foam): 32” x 17” (81cm x 43cm), 38” X 20” (97cm x 51cm), 23” x 46” (58cm x 117cm)
• Light-Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (i.e. Pellon Shapeflex SF101, Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101): 2yds (2m), 2¼yds (2.25m), 2½yds (2.5m)
• Medium-Heavy Weight Fusible Interfacing (i.e. Pellon 808, Formfuse 1600): 3/8yd (0.35cm), ¾yd (0.75m), 7/8yd (0.8m)
• Handles (i.e. quilting cotton): ¾yd (0.75m)
• Firm fusible stabilizer (i.e. Pellon’s Peltex #71F, Legacy #71F): 1½” x 3” (4cm x 8cm)
• Optional: piece of plastic for base of bag (flexible kitchen chopping mats work great!): 7” x 12” (18cm x 30cm)
• 1 magnetic snap – ¾”/18mm size
• Coordinating thread, scissors and general sewing supplies.