556 – Tool Caddy Pattern

Multi-Sized Pattern - Small, Medium, and Tall Tote

Skill Level:  1, Quick & Easy

For carpentry, gardening, art projects, knitting, or sewing -- this pattern will make the perfect caddy for all your work!  With three sizes for everything you need, make it in durable and washable fabrics.  Webbing handles and clip-on shoulder or waist straps make it easy to haul your caddy around.  The caddies have outside bellows pockets on all four sides of bag, plus elastic strap on all sides to hold tool handles in place.  And the top can be finished with velcro so stiffener inserts can be inserted in sides and bottom.

Dimensions:  
Small:  7-3/4" long x 5" wide x 6-1/4" high
Medium:  11-1/4" long x 8-1/4" wide x 8" high
Tall:  11-1/4" long x 8-3/4" wide x 9" high

Suggested Fabrics:
Outer Fabric: Waterproof nylon pack cloth, cordura, canvas, denim, or other rugged fabric.
Lining Fabric:  Any light- to heavy-weight woven fabric.

Fabric Requirements, 60" (150cm) wide fabric:
Small Tote: 1/2 yd (.46m) outer fabric AND lining fabric.
Medium and Tall Totes: 3/4 yd (.7m) outer fabric AND lining fabric.

Notions (depending on tote size):
Thread, 3/4" (2cm) webbing, 3/4" (2cm) heavy elastic, 1/2" (13mm) velcro hook & loop, 12"x16" plastic stiffeners, six 3/4" (2cm) D-rings or tri-rings.
Clip-on Shoulder Strap:  1-3/4 yd (1.6cm) 1-1/2" (4cm) webbing, two 1-1/2" (4cm) swivel snap hooks, two 1-1/2" (4cm) slides, one 1-1/2" (4cm) shoulder pad.

For more pattern details, go here 556 (PDF).

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and a PDF pattern.  Choose the option you want at the top.  The paper pattern will be mailed to you. The PDF pattern will be available to download after checkout. The PDF pattern includes files for print at home (A4 or 8.5x11"), copy shops (36" or A0), and a projector file, as well as instructions.