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Full Video Tutorial

Jo takes through step-by-step the process of making this handy craft tote.


This project tote was designed by Amy Hutton of BedHogShop. This tote makes the perfect project bag for crafts. The pattern includes two exterior designs to choose from and there's loads of pockets for your crochet or knitting tools. A yarn feeder and ring loop are also included. Of course, you can easily adjust the pockets to your needs and use it as a general tote bag, or it also makes a pretty good beach bag! We recommend this as a beginner pattern.
Two long interior slip pockets that are divided into smaller pockets for your crochet hooks and other craft supplies. The size of these pockets can easily be adjusted to your needs.
Cotton is our favourite fabric for making this bag. Sturdier fabrics such as leather, flexible vinyl and cork are good for the bottom section of the horizontal style, or the centre of the vertical style, but aren’t recommended for the entire top section of the bag as you want it to easily fold down when using the bag for crafts.
12″ tall x 12-17″ wide x 6″ deep (30cm x 30-43cm x 15cm). The width is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top
  • Interior pockets designed for crafts such as crochet and knitting
  • Zip closure to keep the contents secure
  • Two exterior design choices included
  • Folds down for easy access when in use
  • Perfect for a project bag
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)
  • A0 PDF pattern pieces - for print shop and projector use

This is NOT a finished bag. This is a digital duffle bag sewing pattern to download and print at home to help you create your own bag. This digital file is for your personal use only and is not to be shared or reproduced. See full terms and conditions.

Acrylic templates are available to purchase from:

Kallosphere in the UK
ARC Expressions in the USA.
  • 2/3 yd (60cm) Exterior fabric - cotton (44"/110cm wide)*
  • 1 yd (90cm) Lining fabric - cotton (44"/110cm wide)*
  • 2 1/2yd (230cm) - Medium weight woven interfacing (G700/SF101 or similar)
  • 1/2 yd (50cm) Thermolam 971F stabiliser (or similar high loft fusible fleece)
*Measurements account for directional fabrics

Hardware:
  • 24" (60cm) No.5 zipper tape & 1 No.5 zip pull
  • 1 x 3/8" (10mm) Grommet/eyelet
  • 1 x 1 1/8" (30mm) split ring/key chain ring
  • 88" (224cm) of 1" (2.5cm) webbing for the handles
  • Edge paint (optional for the yarn feed edges)

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.

To make this bag you’ll need to use various tools/equipment. You should only use tools that are well maintained and that you are competent at using. I recommend reading and following the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. 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 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. You are also responsible for ensuring that your sewing machine and other equipment are capable of carrying out the suggestions. I cannot be held accountable for damage caused because the tools used are unsuitable.

Bag at beach

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