I’d been eyeing this tote pattern for awhile so when the shop had a sale, I got to it!
This is the small size Bookish Tote and boy was it fun to make! The tote finishes at 8″w x 11″h x 5″d – just a really nice size.
I made some changes to the pattern – added an interior welt pocket (followed the tutorial from Shamballa Bags), made the front pocket taller and used a ⅜” seam allowance instead of ½” because my foot guide doesn’t have ½” and I’m too lazy to mark it with tape, lol. I increased the lining seam allowance to ½” after the facing so it would fit snug without bagging.
Pattern: Bookish Tote (small size) by Craft Owl Handmade
Exterior Print: Modern Barkcloth in Retro by Tina Vey for Cloud 9
Exterior Solid: Big Sur Canvas in Black by Robert Kaufman, Stash Fabrics
Lining: Whimsical Repel in Blush by Whimsical Fabric Designs
Pocket Bags: Ottertex 300D PU Hex Grid in Black, Fabric Wholesale Direct
Interfacing: WovenFuse by Got Interfacing
Straps: ¾” Veg-Tanned Leather (5-5.5 oz.) from Georgia Girl Stitches
Magnetic Snap: Wawak
Key Fob: 13mm Flower Swivel Hook from Snap S Tools (¾” webbing from stash)
