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Fleetwood Tote Bag Pattern

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The Fleetwood Tote Pattern Completed Size: 12" wide at the bottom, 16" wide at the top, 13" tall, and 5" deep. The Fleetwood Tote is a quilted bag pattern that has all the features you'd want in tote bag pattern: a zippered top closure, pockets inside and out (one zippered pocket on the outside and slip pockets on the inside and outside), no bias binding (cut on the diagonal), and completely finished (bound) edges. The pattern includes full color, step-by-step graphics walking you through every step of creating your tote. Although none of the steps are particularly difficult, the pattern is quite involved and is geared toward the intermediate or advanced sewer. The pattern is in English and all measurements are given in inches. The pattern is cut using a rotary cutter and ruler with the dimensions given, there are no printed templates involved. Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced. The Fleetwood Tote pattern is a very involved project and includes many different sewing skills including: basting, quilting, cutting with a rotary cutter and ruler, making handles, installing zippers using two different methods, making and installing binding, and creating boxy corners.

  • Printed Paper Pattern
  • Finished Size: 12in x 16in 5in
  • Final Product: Bags / Purses / Totes
  • Technique Used: Standard Sewing Machine
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★

I’m really impressed with how clear the pattern instructions are—the step-by-step made the quilted exterior come together so smoothly. The finished tote measures exactly as described, and those 5-inch deep sides are perfect for carrying my daily essentials without looking bulky.

Joshua U. ★★★★★

The finished bag is surprisingly roomy — I can fit my laptop and a small knitting project in the 5-inch depth without any bulging. The graduated width from bottom to top gives it a sleek, modern silhouette that stands out from other totes I've made.

Lucy ★★★★★

I was worried about the quilting being too complicated, but the instructions made the 5-inch depth and structured shape surprisingly easy to achieve. It holds everything I need for a day out without feeling bulky.