A versatile bag design available in two sizes (small and mid-sized), the Quarry Tote features a flat base and a zippered front pocket, with plenty of options to make it your own. Choose from handles or an adjustable crossbody strap, and finish with your preferred closure – recessed zipper, magnetic snap, Loxx, metal snap, or none at all.

Perfectly sized for everyday use, it also makes a brilliant project bag for knitting or crafting supplies, a smart lunch bag, or even a handy toiletries case. The pattern also includes a bonus zippered pouch to complete the set.

Features:

• Two sizes to sew – Small and Regular
• Bonus coordinating zippered pouch
• Flat base for stability
• Front exterior zippered pocket
• Interior mesh slip pocket
• Optional adjustable crossbody strap
• Optional handles
• Choice of closure: recessed zipper, magnetic snap, Loxx, metal snap, or no closure

Fabric Suggestions: Mid-weight canvas (6-8 oz. weight), dry oilskin, waxed canvas/twill, vinyl for exterior fabric. Quilting cotton or waterproof canvas for lining.

You will need: 

• 8" handbag zipper for exterior zip pocket (Small size)
• 10" handbag zipper for exterior zip pocket (Regular size)
• 1” wide webbing for handles/crossbody strap (2 ½ yds for any option)
• Optional strap hardware for crossbody strap (two 1″-wide d-rings, one 1″-wide strap slider, two 1″-wide swivel clasps)
• Optional 12" handbag zipper for recessed zipper (Small size)
• Optional 16" handbag zipper for recessed zipper (Regular size)
• Optional magnetic snap or Loxx fastener for closure
• Waxed cord or leather zipper pulls for a polished finish

Pattern assumes zipper tape width of 1 ¼” / 3.2cm. Instructions included for using zipper by the yard/continuous zipper tape. Nylon zipper tape is recommended for ease of sewing.

Finished Dimensions: 

Small Tote: 7” x 7” at base, 9” tall (17.8 x 17.8 x 22.9cm)
Regular Tote: 9” x 9” at base, 11” tall (22.9 x 22.9 x 27.9cm)
Zippered Pouch: 5” x 5” at base, 4 ½” tall (12.7 x 12.7 x 11.4cm)

Ability: Intermediate