Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

The Pepin Tote is the perfect "go-to" beginner-friendly tote bag.  Bring it with you on your next road trip or use it as an everyday bag. A recessed zipper closure keeps everything secured and safe inside, and an exterior slip pocket is perfect for storing your cellphone or wallet. The tote is roomy enough to store larger items such as notebooks, an iPad or laptop, and features an interior pocket that's perfect for storing your car keys, wallet and cellphone.

Durng this series, students will learn how to install a recessed zipper, sew exterior and interior pockets, install a metal snap, and sew webbing or leather handles. This class is suitable for advanced beginner students who can confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently. Prior bag making experience is recommended.

Finished Bag Dimensions: 13-1/2" wide x 12' tall x 4" deep

Required Materials"

• (1) Pattern: Pepin Tote by Noodlehead
• (1) Project Kit: Pepin Tote

Alternatively, if you do not wish to purchase a Project Kit, you will need:

• (1) Pattern: Pepin Tote by Noodlehead
• 2/3 yard non-directional exterior fabric OR 1 yard of directional exterior fabric
• 2/3 yard lining fabric (includes interior pocket)
• 2 yards of Pellon SF101
• 1-1/2 yards of 1" wide leather straps
• (1) 22" zipper
• (1) spool of coordinating thread

Recommended Fabrics:

• We recommend using canvas, duck canvas, or dry oilskin 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