Patterns

Fika is a Swedish word, meaning ‘to have coffee’.  The classic clean lines of this mid-sized tote give a nod to my Scandinavian heritage.  The Fika Tote has plenty of features you’ll love, like front pockets, a back lapped zipper pocket, recessed zipper closure and padded pockets.  Take this tote on your next visit with friends!

Special features:

• two front pockets for things you need to keep close at hand
• back lapped zippered pocket
• optional recessed zipper (it’s optional, but I know you’ll love it!)
• makes a great work or student bag, padded interior pockets can accommodate most laptop sizes

Skill Level: Intermediate (this is a fairly straightforward sew, but due to the number of pieces and size of the tote I classify this pattern as Intermediate) an adventurous Advanced Beginner could also tackle this project – just takes a bit of organization

+ Approx. Finished Dimensions: 17” wide, 15” tall, 5” deep

Materials needed:

Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

• 1 yard Exterior Fabric
• 1/2 yard Accent Fabric
• 2 yards Lining Fabric (includes interior pockets)
• 3 yards Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20”-wide)

• 3/4 yard Foam Stabilizer (byAnnie’s Soft & Stable (58”-wide) or 2 yards Pellon Foam Flex (20”-wide) or 1 yard Pellon 987f fusible fleece (44”-wide)

• (1) 18”-20” zipper (closed-ended or separating) for recessed zip closure

• (1) 30” handbag (head-to-head or single pull) zipper for back exterior pocket (will be shortened)

Enjoy filling up the large size tote for an overnight getaway! Or make the small tote size for everyday use.

Special features:

• front pocket, divided back pocket,and large divided interior slip pocket

• open top or recessed zipper closure options, flap with closure provides extra security for both

• large size includes short handles and a detachable strap, small size features over the shoulder straps

Skill Level: Advanced beginner

+ Approx. Finished Dimensions: 22” W, 14” H, 7” deep – large (18” W, 13” H, 4” deep – small)

Materials needed:

Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

Size small noted in { }.

• 1 yard Exterior Fabric
• 1 3/4 yard {1 yard} Lining Fabric (includes interior pocket)
• 1/2 yard Contrast Bottom*
• ½ yard {¼ yard} Accent Fabric (includes strap/handles)
• 2 ¼ yards {2 yards} Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20”-wide)
• 3/4 yard {½ yard} Fusible Fleece (Pellon 987F – 44” wide)
• 1 yard {½ yard} Fusible Medium-weight Interfacing (Pellon 809 – 44” wide)
• (2) 1”-wide metal D-rings (large only – for detachable strap)
• 1 ½”-wide metal strap slider (large only – for detachable strap)
• (2) 1 ½”-wide metal swivel snaps (large only – for detachable strap)
• 24” {20”} purse zipper (for optional recessed zipper closure)
• Small Turn Lock (approx. 1-3/8” x 3/4”  is recommended)

Recommended Fabrics: *Waxed Canvas for contrast bottom. Waxed canvas, cotton canvas, cotton/linen canvas, denim, home dec for exterior. Medium weight (5-6 oz.) fabric for accent. Quilting cotton for lining.

• Book Trim: 8.5 x 11
• Pages: 24 + pattern pullout sheet
• Saddle stitched
• Professionally printed in Wisconsin