Dailiana Tote PDF Sewing Pattern

Dailiana is a large tote bag approximately 11.5” (29.2cm) tall by 15” (38.1cm) wide), with a gusset approximately 5” (12.7cm) deep. It has a slightly recessed zipper closure, and an internal slip pocket, and two external zip pockets – one hidden behind the front panel and one on the back. Dailiana requires one 17” (43.2cm) zipper and one zipper pull for the main closure, and a 10” (25.2cm) zipper, a 9.25” (23.5cm) zipper and two pulls for the zip pockets. The handles require 4 rivets. 

Measurements are included for the handles although 1” (2.5cm) wide webbing can be substituted for these pieces at your preference.

Dailiana can be made in a variety of exterior bases including woven cotton, canvas and vinyl. For the lining, I would recommend cotton woven, canvas or waterproof canvas. I recommend interfacing all fabric exterior pieces in full using a medium weight woven interfacing and using a fusible foam or fleece on exterior pieces for added structure and stability. Pattern pieces are included for the latter and are slightly smaller than the main exterior pieces to minimise bulk in your seams. 

I hope you enjoy this project and don’t forget to post a photo in our Facebook group when you are done. We love to see your finished Dailiana Totes!

We are thrilled to have partnered with Sew Country for the video tutorial for this pattern!

This can be found on their channel - https://www.youtube.com/@Sew_Country

All fabric requirements are contained within the documents, along with detailed instructions and photographs. Please note that this download contains a printable PDF format pattern and can be printed in both A4 and US letter formats through adobe. Measurements for rectangular pieces are also included.

Please note that this is a PDF sewing pattern. You are not buying a finished product. Digital products are non-refundable.

Supplies List 

Fabric measurements are approximate and allow for a slight extra to ease cutting

Half Metre/Yard x FW (Approx. 45” (115cm) wide by 20” (50cm) tall) of Exterior Fabric 

20” (50cm) wide by 15” (38cm) tall of Contrast Exterior Fabric

Half Metre/Yard x FW (Approx. 45” (115cm) wide by 20” (50cm) tall) of Interior/Lining Fabric

Optional Woven Interfacing as per above (for fabric exterior pieces)

35” wide by 20” tall (89cm wide by 50cm tall) Fusible Foam/Fleece (optional)

One 17” (43.2cm) piece of size 5 zipper tape and pull

One 10” (25.4cm) piece of size 5 zipper tape and pull

One 9.25” (23.5cm) piece of size 5 zipper tape and pull

Rivets at your preference

1” (2.5cm) wide webbing for handle substitution at your preference