You can purchase the digital sewing pattern here, or read on to find out more about this bag and see the beautiful bags made by our team of pattern testers.
What’s special about this sewing pattern?
The Avalow Tote is a large tote with lots of little pockets to keep your bits organised. Inside it has stretch mesh bottle pockets as well as a zip pocket and on the exterior it features 3 flap pockets and a zip pocket. This tote has a luxurious look and is a fun sewing project. The word Avalow means apple in Cornish.
Finished bag size: 12” tall x 11 1/2” wide x 5” deep [30.5cm x 29cm x 12.5cm]
What’s included?
– Digital PDF file with 22 pages of step-by-step photo instructions
– Handy cutting chart and pattern pieces to print at home
– Full video tutorial
– Instant download after purchase
– All measurements are in imperial (inches) and metric (centimetres)
– A0 file for use with projectors or a print shop
– SVG files are not included as some of the pattern pieces are too large for a cutting mat
Good to know
– Comprehensive photo instructions
– Available in English (and French from May 2025)
– Tested for accuracy by a team of amazing pattern testers
– More information available using the drop-down menus below
Bags made by our Pattern Testers
Made by Amy of BedHogShop
Made by Andrea of Addie Kakes Kreations
Made by Nancy of Lakeside Saks
Made by Diane of Gwen n Oli
Made by M Graham Sews
Made by Michelle of Sweat Seamz
Made by Olivia of Alpine Heart & Sew
Olivia customised her bag by using swivel hooks and D-rings on the flap. She also changed out the top for a zip closure. We love how it looks! But please note the swivel hooks and zip options are NOT included in the pattern instructions.
Made by Chera Phipody
Purchase the Avalow Tote sewing pattern here.
Supplies Required to make this bag:
Fabrics & Stabilisers
– 20″ [51cm] of No.5 size zip tape and two zip pulls
– 1/2m [1/2 yd] of Exterior fabric
– 3/4m [3/4 yd] of Lining fabric
– Medium woven interfacing (enough for cotton fabrics you’re using)
– 8cm x 50cm [3″ x 19″] of Decovil light or similar stabiliser
– 44cm [17″] of Sew-in foam stabiliser
– 210cm [82″] of 38mm [1 1/2″] Wide webbing
Hardware:
– 2 x Magnetic snaps (increase to 6 if not using buttons for flap closures)
– 2 x 25mm [1″] D-rings
– 2 x 38mm [1 1/2″] Swivel hooks
– 1 x 38mm [1 1/2″] Strap slider
Optional Extras:
– 21cm x 46cm [8″ x 18″] Stretch mesh fabric (optional for bottle pockets)
– 32cm [12 1/4″] x 12mm [1/2″] Fold-over elastic (optional for bottle pockets)
– 40cm [16″] x 5mm [3/16″] Piping cord (optional for grab handles)
– 92cm [36″] x 2mm [1/16″] Elastic cord (only if using buttons for flap closures)
– 4 x 18mm [3/4″] Buttons (only if using buttons for flap closures)
– 4 x Medium [8mm post] double cap rivets
