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The Block Party Tote is a super simple, unlined, colour-blocked tote pattern. A great beginner pattern introducing some basic skills of bagmaking.
The pattern comes in two sizes, Large and Mini, and has two colour-blocking options and a plain option. It utilises three seam finishing techniques - standard, flat-felled and French seams. This allow us to make a lightweight, unlined, durable bag while keeping the insides neat and tidy. Its a lovely way to practice a seam construction not often used in bagmaking!
Approximate Finished Dimensions:
LARGE: 40cm (15 3/4") wide by 48cm (19") tall
MINI: 25cm (10”) wide by 30cm (12") tall
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The Block Party Tote is an "Beginner" level pattern.
This is a super simple pattern designed to use basic panels, no hardware and easy-to-sew fabrics. The interesting finishing details give this simple, unlined tote a neat finish while working through some new skills for the beginner sewer. This comprehensive tutorial walks you through each step and hopes to empower a beginner to tackle all elements with confidence.
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INCLUDES A ZIPPED FILE CONTAINING:
- A detailed, extensive, illustrated step-by-step tutorial to guide you in confidently sewing your own Block Party Tote
- A tiled print at home PDF pattern in both A4 page & Letter page sizes
- A layered PDF projector file
- An A0 / Copyshop PDF file
Upon purchase you will be sent a link to the zipped pattern file that lasts for 24 hours after purchase - but don’t worry! Should you need to access your pattern at a later date just click on the original email to be sent a new link. For your own convenience we do advise that you download and save your files securely on your computer upon purchase.
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The Block Party Tote is designed with lightweight fabrics in mind but do have fun experimenting! You can use almost any type of fabric for this pattern as long as it is reasonably stable. E.g. quilting cotton / denim / lightweight - midweight canvas / dry waxed canvas.
FABRIC QUANTITIES:
You will find further details within the pattern tutorial.
Large Size: 0.75m (1yd) of 110cm (42") wide fabric. If using directional fabric you may need more fabric to allow for the direction of the print - depending on version up to 1.3m (1 1/2 yd) of 110cm (42") wide fabric.
Mini Size: 0.4cm (1/2 yd) of 110cm (42") wide fabric. If using directional fabric you may need more fabric to allow for the direction of the print - depending on version up to 0.7m (1 1/4 yd) of 110cm (42") wide fabric.
COLOUR-BLOCKING: Individual pattern piece dimensions are given within the pattern to help you know what size pieces you need for ultimate scrap busting and colourblocking!
DIRECTIONAL PRINTS: You may need extra fabric if using directional fabric.
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NOTIONS required include:
Fabric quantities provided include the fabric for self-made straps. Should you prefer to use ready made webbing you will need the following lengths:
LARGE: Shoulder Straps: 2 x 75cm (30") cotton webbing. 2.5cm (1") wide webbing is suggested but many widths work!
MINI: Hand Straps: 2 x 33cm (13") cotton webbing . 2.5cm (1") wide webbing is suggested but many widths work!
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Huge thank you to a wonderful team of testers who provided excellent feedback and inspirational sewing.
All photos by In Complete Stitches with the exception of tester photos shown by:
