Step by step video tutorial to make the Avalow Tote
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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.
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
Where to source buttons and elastic:
- We stock 2mm elastic cord here on the website.
- We also have a variety of buttons available in our haberdashery department
1 x Exterior zip pocket
1 x Interior zip pocket
2 x Interior stretch mesh bottle pockets
Whatever fabrics you decide to use, make sure they’re suitable for your sewing machine. For domestic machines, it’s usually best to stick with cotton, especially for your first bag.
Adjustable crossbody strap
Grab handles
Lots of pockets
Large size tote
Immediately after purchase, you will receive the following files:
- PDF file including step by step photo instructions and printable pattern pieces (Letter paper format for those in the USA & Canada, A4 paper for those outside the USA & Canada)- A0 file: for print shop and projector use only
This is NOT a finished bag. This is a digital sewing pattern to download and print at home to help you create your own bag. This digital file is for your personal use and that of your family only and is not to be shared or reproduced. See full terms and conditions.
Acrylic templates are available to purchase from:
Soon to be available from:Kallosphere in the UK
ARC Expressions in the USA
In the meantime, you can message them through their website to request a set.
- 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
As this is an electronic product, we cannot process refunds or returns as it cannot be returned once delivered. This pattern, once purchased, is not to be shared or reproduced in any way.
Downloads are limited to 10 per file as a precaution to stop bots from sharing download links. If you need your download limit refreshed, please email us and we’ll be happy to sort it for you. Got a question? Check the FAQs page, or email us at shop@countrycowdesigns.com.