Mercato Tote – PDF Sewing Pattern

Pattern Details:

The Mercato Tote is an eco-friendly, reusable and durable market tote bag that makes a great go-to bag for the Farmers Market, grocery store, beach trips or running other errands. With its extra-secure handles and large capacity, the Mercato Tote is the perfect bag to carry groceries, library books, art supplies, etc. The Mercato Tote is a fabulous inexpensive alternative to disposable plastic grocery bags and helps create a positive environmental impact due to its re-usability.

The Mercato Tote PDF sewing pattern includes 21 pages of concise step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help you through each step.

Instructions are provided to make the Mercato Tote in three different sizes:

Large: 17” H x 17” W x 6” D
Medium: 12” H x 14” W x 4” D
Small: 10.5” H x 10.5” W x 3” D

Skill Level: Beginner

Features:
– Magnetic snap closure
– French seams
– Unique boxing technique
– Lined and unlined versions
– Hanging Slip Pocket

Basic Skills Needed:
– Basic sewing skills
– Familiarity with sewing patterns
– Sewing straight seams

Materials Required:
Large:
– 1 yard of at least 44” wide exterior fabric
– 1 yard of at least 44” wide lining fabric
Medium:
– ¾ yard of 36” or wider exterior fabric
– 1 yard of 36” or wider lining fabric
Small:
– ¾ yard of 36” or wider exterior fabric
– ¾ yard of 36” or wider lining fabric
Other Materials:
– 1.5 yards of 1” wide cotton or nylon webbing
– 1 Magnetic snap button
– Erasable marker

Measurements are approximate and don’t account for directional or fussy cutting.
Feel free to make and sell your Mercato Totes. Credit for the same is appreciated.
No refunds will be entertained because of the nature of this product!

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