These very easy instructions are great for those with basic sewing skills. I've even provided 22 full-color photos to illustrate the simple step-by-step instructions. These instructions tell you how to make this bag in four versatile sizes! I have included instructions for use with a rotary cutter, or you can make a pattern easily using poster board or pattern paper; all the pieces are easy to measure rectangles.
Interior and exterior pockets hold all of your important items! The bottom section on the outside make easily accessible pockets. The interior is fully lined in a coordinating fabric. Interior pockets are great for holding your cell phone, a spare pen (don't you hate it when you can't find a pen?), and your wallet - or whatever else you choose to store! Pocket placement is fully customizable - you decide how many pockets you want, and what size to make them! You can even add an extra row of pockets if you prefer. A magnetic closure is a convenient way to keep contents secure. If you prefer a zipper closure, instructions are included on how to insert a zipper too!
Required Yardages Small Medium Large Extra Large
Exterior Fabric ½ yard ½ yard 5/8 yard 5/8 yard
Exterior Pocket Fabric ½ yard ½ yard ½ yard ½ yard
Lining Fabric ½ yard 2/3 yard 1 yard 1 yard
45" Décor Bond fusible interfacing
½ yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard
OR
22* medium weight fusible interfacing
1 ½ yard 2yards 2 yards 2 yards
Assumes 44/45 inch wide fabric.
Other supplies you'll need:
· Coordinating thread
· Erasable fabric marker or pencil.
· Sewing gauge
· Magnetic snap closure (you can find these in the bag making section of most fabric stores) OR
· (OPTIONAL) Zipper (2" longer than the width of your lining fabric) and zipper-foot
The original (medium size) Aivilo Pocket Tote is approximately 13" wide x 9.5" tall x 4" deep and works wonderfully as a purse or small carry-all - it even works as a great, stylish small diaper bag! Other sizes are small (11" wide x 7.5" tall x 4" deep), large (15" wide x 11.5" tall x 4" deep) and extra large (17" wide x 11.5" tall x 4" deep).