Tinnberry Tote - measure-and-cut pattern
I'm excited to present my latest pattern available in my Etsy shop: the Tinnberry Tote Sewing Pattern. This pattern comes with a detailed tutorial, complete with pictures and illustrations, to guide you through every step. The Tinnberry Crossbody Tote features one outside zipper pocket, a crossbody strap in addition to short handles, and an inside pocket designed to fit a 13" laptop. Check it out and start creating your own stylish and functional tote!
Additionally, there's a YouTube video to help you along the way.
You can choose to make this bag as a Tote with 2 short and 2 long handles or as a Crossbody Tote with 2 short handles and 1 long crossbody strap.
Finished dimentions: 38 x 31 x 13cm (15” x 12” x 5”)
The inside Laptop pocket 36 x 27cm (14” x 10 1⁄2”), fits 13” laptop
Materials and supplies:
Fabric 1: Outer fabric (canvas), 56 × 114 cm (22" × 45") ≈ 5/8 × 1 1/4 yd
Fabric 2: Outer pocket, 33 × 33 cm (13" × 13") ≈ 3/8 × 3/8 yd
Fabric 3: Cotton lining, 115 × 125 cm (45" × 49") ≈ 1 1/4 × 1 1/3 yd
Fusible interfacing (medium weight): 114 × 58 cm (45" × 23") ≈ 1 1/4 × 2/3 yd
Cotton webbing:
A: 32 mm (1 1⁄4") wide × 212 cm (84") long ≈ 2 1/3 yd
B: 32 mm (1 1⁄4") wide × 220 cm (87") long ≈ 2 1/2 yd
Zippers: one 20 cm (8") and one 40 cm (16") — zipper tape width 29 mm (1 1⁄4")
Leather pieces:
Handles: 2 × 20 cm (8" × 3/4")
Zipper pulls: 2 pieces, 10 cm (4") long — width depends on zipper pull size
Needles: Size 80–90 (Jeans/Denim)
Double-sided sewing tape / Wonder Tape
Rotary cutter and cutting mat (or scissors)
Ruler: approx. 60 cm (25")
Snap: 1 piece
Polyester thread: one matching the canvas, one matching the lining, and one matching the leather
Wonder Clips and pins
Zipper presser foot
Disappearing fabric marker or chalk
Alternative B hardware:
1 × D-ring, 32 mm (1 1⁄4")
1 × Lobster clasp, 32 mm (1 1⁄4")
1 × Slide adjuster, 32 mm (1 1⁄4")
Sewing machine