533 – Rugged Tote & Portfolio Pattern

Multi-Sized Pattern:  SM - XL

Skill Level:  2, Easy

With this sewing pattern, you can make four different sized rugged totes or portfolio totes to take anywhere -- to the beach, to the market, to the pool, to school, on overnight trips.  With all the size options, you can make one for any occasion (or for gifts).  Each tote has two outside pockets and one inside zippered pocket, as well as an optional key holder, and two options for handle length.  Make them with a combination of different fabrics for a fun and personalized tote, or add patches or embroidery.

Rugged Tote in four sizes:
Small: 11.75"h x 9.5"w x 5"d
Medium: 13.25"h x 13"w x 6"d
Large: 15"h x 16.5"w x 7.5"d
XLarge: 16"h x 19"w x 8.5"d

Portfolio in four sizes:
Small: 14.25"h x 14.5"w
Medium: 16.25"h x 19"w
Large: 19"h x 24"w
XLarge: 20.25"h x 27"w

Suggested Fabrics:
Waterproof nylon pack cloth, cordura, canvas, denim, or other rugged fabric.

Notions:
Polyester thread (coordinating and contrasting): Optional inside pocket: 1/4 yd (.23m) #5 coil zipper, one #5 coil zipper pull; Optional key holder: one 1" (2.5cm) D-ring or tri-ring.

For more pattern details, go here 533 (PDF).

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern or a PDF pattern.  Choose the option you want at the top.  The paper pattern will be mailed to you. The PDF pattern will be emailed to you as a link.  The PDF pattern has files layered by size for print at home (A4 or 8.5x11"), copy shops (A0 or 36"wide), and a projector file, and instructions.