My First Tote

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This bag is suitable for most fabrics including cotton, canvas, cork, vinyl and leather. 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 for your first bag.

MINI: 8” x 6” x 3 ¾” [20.25cm x 15.25cm x 9.5cm]
MEDIUM: 9 ½” x 7” x 5 ½” [24cm x 17.75cm x 14cm]
MASSIVE: 12” x 8 ½” x 6 ½” [30.5cm x 21.5cm x 16.5cm]

• Easy to make
• Very quick
• No hardware or zips
• Three sizes that nest within each other

You can sell products made from this design on a home-based production scale.

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)
• A1 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.

These requirements are suitable for any of the sizes:

• 1/2 yd (50cm) Exterior fabric (44″/110cm wide)*
• 1/2 yd (50cm) Lining fabric (44″/110cm wide)*
• 1/2 yd (50cm) Medium weight fusible woven interfacing G700/Fastfuse (35″/90cm wide)
• 1/2 yd (50cm) Fleece stabiliser such as H640 (20″/50cm wide)
• 56″ (150cm) 1" Webbing for the handles (1″/25mm wide)

*Measurements account for directional fabrics.

Page 24 of the pattern contains a list of various brand names for suitable interfacing and stabilisers.

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.

When you purchase access to Digital Products you are purchasing a non-transferable, non-exclusive right to access the information for your personal use only. You may not publish or share the digital products or your login details with anyone else. The copyright for this pattern belongs to Country Cow Designs Ltd. It is therefore illegal to reproduce or share the pattern with others, or claim it as your own design. This includes using the pattern to teach classes or for any other commercial use. If you wish to use one of our patterns to teach a class, you must contact us for consent first and each student/attendee must purchase their own personal copy of the pattern.

We recommend downloading the digital pattern using a reputable internet browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Fox) to reduce risk of downloading malware, spyware or other software and programs that can compromise your device and network. We recommend that you use a verified software to open the digital product, such as Adobe Reader. Read through the whole sewing pattern and make sure you have the necessary skills to follow the instructions. Only use equipment and tools that are suitable for use when sewing. Please ensure you only attempt this at home if you are experienced at using the tools and have read and followed the necessary safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. Do not operate equipment and tools if you feel unwell, distracted or under any conditions that will reduce your attention. Ensure small and sharp items are kept away from children when following the instructions in the sewing pattern. The instructions in this pattern are suggestions only and you are responsible for ensuring that you can carry out the suggestions safely without causing injury or harm to yourself or others. This pattern does not include safety precautions for the use of tools, so you are responsible for the safe use of any tools you use. If in doubt, seek guidance from an experienced professional of the tools you are using or contact the manufacturer directly. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a safe and suitable working environment. The author of the digital sewing pattern cannot be held responsible for mistakes made while sewing.