Noodlehead: Firefly Tote

A paper sewing guide by Noodlehead.

An easy to use tote and project bag. The tote size is perfect for a day trip or a work bag, and the project size is great for knitting or crochet projects, or as a lunch bag. Both sizes feature a fun drawstring closure and an interior slip pocket. A handy front pocket with an additional zippered pocket makes this tote super functional.

Features:

• two sizes to sew: "Project" size is the smaller of the two, "Tote" size is the larger.
• front slip & zip pockets (great for featuring a favorite fabric)
• drawstring top closure to keep everything secure
• interior pocket
• simplified option for an even quicker sew

PLEASE NOTE: Noodlehead doesn't include pattern pieces for square or rectangular parts of their makes, just the cutting measurements - we recommend a gridded ruler, cutting mat and rotary cutter to cut your pieces accurately!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Approx. Finished Dimensions:

Tote Size: 10 ½” wide (measured at base), 5” deep, 14” tall [26.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 35.6 cm]
Project Size: 8” wide (measured at base), 5” deep, 10” tall [20.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 25.4 cm]

Materials needed: See image for list.

Recommended Fabrics: Canvas (7-9 oz. weight) for Exterior^ fabric. Quilting cotton for Accent and Lining fabrics.

^Waxed canvas (8-10 oz.) or dry oilskin may be used for exterior fabric, omit medium-weight interfacing/fusible fleece and reduce fusible woven interfacing to 1 ½ yd [1.4 m] {1 yd [.91 m] for project size}. See notes in cutting instructions.

Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, (optional) four 8mm rivets & corresponding setting tool, 2 ½ yds [2.3m] {2 yds [1.83 m] for project size} twill tape/ribbon/cord (no wider than ¾”/ 1.9 cm) for drawstring closure

(*pattern assumes zip tape width of 1”)

NOTE: Noodlehead doesn't include pattern pieces for square or rectangular parts of the make, just the cutting measurements - we recommend a gridded ruler, cutting mat and rotary cutter to cut your pieces accurately!