Sew your own tote bag with this digital download, a PDF sewing pattern that you can download and print from your home computer.

The Suburbanite Handbag, an original Toriska pattern, has a traditional tote shape and simple lines, but the corded handles and single adjustable shoulder strap provide a classy twist. There are several exterior and interior pockets to keep you organized. The purse can be closed with either two magnetic snaps or a zipper. The finishing method is unique and simple to execute. The Suburbanite can be made in three sizes: the small is perfect for carrying the basics, the medium is a great everyday bag, and the large is roomy enough for a small laptop. This pattern is suitable for confident beginners or intermediate bag sewers.

DIMENSIONS:

Small: 12” wide at top (30.5 cm), 10.5” wide at base (26.7 cm), 10” tall (25.4 cm), 3” deep (7.6 cm)

Medium: 14” wide at top (35.6 cm), 12” wide at base (30.5 cm), 12” tall (30.5 cm), 4” deep (10 cm)

Large: 17” wide at top (43 cm), 15” wide at base (38 cm), 15” tall (38 cm), 5” deep (12.7 cm)

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

(See pictures for exact amounts)

- Exterior fabric, accent fabric, interior fabric

- Woven fusible interfacing

- Fusible fleece

- Foam interfacing

-Peltex interfacing

- (1) #5 zipper or (2) 18 mm magnetic snaps

-(1) #5 or #3 zipper

- (2) 1” D-rings

-(2) 1”-1.5” swivel hooks

-(1) slider for adjustable strap

-1/2” cording

-optional purse feet

-optional rivets

You can see more tester photos in the blog post about this pattern.

You will receive a zipped file with three files:

1. The first is the A4/letter file with pattern instructions. This pattern includes 27 pages of instructions, with detailed illustrations. There are 16 pages of the Small printable pattern, 22 for the Medium, and 27 for the Large, but the piece dimensions are also included in a cut chart if you don’t want to print the whole pattern. Pattern instructions are given in both inches and centimeters. This can be printed on Letter or A4 paper.

2. The second file is an A0/copyshop file meant to be printed at a copy shop or on a large format printer. This is three pages. There is a print release on that file in the bottom left corner.

3. The third file is a Projector file. An increasing number of people are utilizing projectors for sewing. This file includes several layers with a 1” and 4 cm grid each on their own layer and each size on a layer. There are also inverted layers, which have a black background and white lines and work better on certain fabrics. The exterior, lining and interfacing pieces are each on their own page.

The A0 and Projector files were included April 2023. If you purchased the pattern before this, contact me through the Contact link to receive the new files.

YES! You may sell items made from this pattern. No, you may not distribute the actual pattern, I own it, copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved.

Note about Digital products:

Upon purchase, your download link will be available for 24 hours from when you first click on the download link. If you miss your chance to download or lose your pattern (your computer crashes, etc), contact me through the Contact link at the bottom of the page for a replacement link.

Discounts

Receive a 10% discount on orders over $18 with the code: TENPERCENT

Receive a 15% discount on orders over $25 with the code: FIFTEENPERCENT

Receive a 20% discount on orders over $35 with the code: TWENTYPERCENT

Errata/Updates

4/4/23- Piece L fixed to say “Lining” instead of “Accent”

4/18/23- Projector and A0 files added