Skill Level: Intermediate

The Trail Tote by Noodlehead is a casual, easy-to-wear crossbody tote bag. The tote features an interior zipper pocket to securely hold your keys and phone.  Accent piping and an adjustable strap make this bag both beautiful and functional. The pattern offers two sizes; in class we'll be making the Large bag.

During this series, students will practice the following skills:  sewing with zippers, making an adjustable strap, installing bag hardware, sewing an exterior pocket, and working with heavier-weight fabrics such as canvas. Students should have prior bag making experience, and must be able to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently.

Finished Bag Dimensions: 10" wide x 10-1/2" tall x 1-1/2" deep.

Required Materials - Large Size:

• (1) Pattern: Trail Tote by Noodlhead
• 1/2 yard exterior fabric
• 3/4 yard lining fabric (includes interior pocket and exterior pocket lining)
• 1/2 yard of accent fabric (straps and piping)
• 3 yards of Pellon SF101
• (1) 8" zipper
• 1-1/2" yards of 1/8" cotton cording (for piping)
• (2) 1-1/2' wide rectangle rings
• (1) 1-1/2" wide strap slider
• (1) spool of coordinating thread

Recommended Fabrics:

• We recommend using canvas for the exterior fabric and quilting cotton for the lining and accent fabric.

Required Tools:

• fabric scissors or rotary cutter
  
• seam ripper
• pins and/or wonder clips
  
• chalk and/or frixion marker