Description
The Griffin tote bag sewing pattern makes up a classic tote bag with optional front pocket.
With the Griffin pattern you will make a sturdy and stylish fully lined and finished tote bag with webbing straps.
The Griffin tote bag pattern is available as a paper pattern and as a print-at-home downloadable PDF.
Difficulty level
The Griffin tote bag is suitable for complete beginners – level 1
About the Griffin tote bag sewing pattern
The Griffin tote bag is a classic useful medium sized tote bag with shoulder straps. The perfect size to grab when you pop to the shops for a few groceries or carry to work with paperwork and your packed lunch.
The bag has an optional front pocket a great opportunity for colour blocking or embellishment. The bag has box bottom corners, it is fully lined and finished with webbing straps.
This bag pattern is designed with beginners in mind with lots of practice sewing straight lines. More advanced sewists might like a quick and simple project!
Choosing suitable fabrics for the Griffin tote bag pattern
Heavier weight cotton canvas and denim make a strong bag. Medium weight cotton poplin is also suitable for a lighter foldaway version of the bag.
For lining choose lighter weight cotton fabrics like cotton lawn.
Supplies you will need for this sewing project
- Main fabric
- Lining fabric
- Webbing
The bag measurements:
The finished dimensions of the bag from upper edge to lower seam is 44cm/ 17.3”
The width of the bag from side seam to side seam measures 38cm/15”
Pocket height x width – 30cm/11.8” x 13.5cm/5.3”
Fabric requirements:
Outer fabric 60cm/ 23.6” – 112cm/44” or wider.
Lining fabric 45cm/17.7” – 112cm/44” or wider
Webbing 3.8cm/1.4” – 3.4m long
Sizes
This pattern is one size.
This sewing pattern is available as a downloadable PDF in A4 print-at-home PDF and copy shop 1 x A0.
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