LAPEL - Pattern for a fold-over tote

This is a digital pattern - NOT a finished product. Sorry, no returns.

LAPEL is a basic cross-body tote with a twist - it has a pretty lapel which folds over the front. This lapel can be free or fastened. The pattern includes details for a front closure made with contrasting non-woven accent such as cork, leather, Kraft-Tex or vinyl and two sizes of beads. 
Finished Size: 15” H on the tallest side x 11” W at the bottom x 3” D (39 cm H on the tallest side x 28 cm W at the bottom x 7.6 cm D)

FEATURES:

• On the front of LAPEL - a contrasting slip pocket which is perfect for phone or keys and a front closure made with contrasting non-woven accent such as cork, leather, Kraft-Tex or vinyl
• On the back of LAPEL -  a zippered pocket at an angle that mimics the fold of the lapel, an accent secures a ring for the cross-body strap and a third accent secures the other half of the closure
• The top of the tote is embellished with a contrasting trim and a lining reveal for double impact.
• The bottom of the tote has an overlay of non-woven which provides a bit of structure.
• An adjustable cross-body strap fastens via swivel hooks and O-rings or D-rings.
• Inside LAPEL there is a regular slip pocket, a zippered pocket and a zippered slip pocket which results in two pockets in one. This means you get two zippered pockets and two slip pockets inside.
• The lining is exposed in the fold of the lapel
• Can be made from a variety of fabrics - canvas (waxed or otherwise), wool or vinyl
• We love to pair it with a ROCK STRAP - sold separately

PATTERN INCLUDES:

• Lots of written detailed instruction for the beginning bag maker
• Many diagrams for the visual learner
• Cutting tags to keep the pieces in order during construction
• Drafted pattern pieces to print and cut and a few pieces to measure and cut
• Fastener "gallery" to inspire you to make a unique LAPEL of your own
• All construction is suitable for a domestic sewing machine.

MATERIALS and SUPPLIES:
Exterior

• 1/2 yard of 42” (0.3 m of 115 cm) wide canvas, twill, vinyl or wool
• Non woven Contrast for CLOSURE ACCENT, O-RING TABs and optional BASE ACCENT
• 1 piece approximately 12” x 12” (31 cm x 31 cm) cork, vinyl, leather or Kraft-tex
• Contrast for EXTERIOR POCKET, TOP TRIM and STRAP
• 1/3 yard (0.3 m.) contrasting fabric

Lining

• 1 yard (0.9 m.) quilting cotton or equivalent weight.
• Interfacing
• 2 yards (1.8 m) woven fusible interfacing such as Pellon SF101. Use your judgement depending upon the weight of your main fabric.
• 5“ x 11”(13 cm x 28 cm) piece of firm non woven interfacing such as Pellon 809 for zippered pocket facings

Hardware etc

• 2 - 1” (2.5 cm) swivel hook
• 2 - 1” (2,5 cm) diameter O-rings or 3/4” (20mm) D-rings.
• 1 - 1“ (2.5 cm) slider
• 1 - large bead, 1/2” to 3/4” (12mm to 20mm) diameter, for Closure.
• 2 - small beads, approximately 1/4” (6 mm) diameter for Closure Loop. Or a double-cord lock.
• 14” (36 cm) - 1/8” non-fray cording (36 cm of 3mm cording)
• 1 - 7” (17 cm) #3 zipper for interior zippered pocket
• 1 - 9” (23 cm) #3 zipper for interior zippered slip pocket. NOTE: Zipper lengths are from top stop to bottom stop.
• 1- 9”(23 cm) #4.5 or #5 zipper for Back zippered pocket. Or 12”(31 cm) of #4.5 or #5 zipper tape and 1 slider.
• Erasable marking tool - test to make certain marks can be removed.