This is a PDF Pattern (Digital Download) for the Voluta Divider Tote.
Digital downloads are non-refundable.
Pattern written in Imperial and Metric.
Pattern is only available in ENGLISH.
Taxes are applicable, in addition to the pattern cost, depending on your location.
About the Voluta Divider Tote
An innovative and unique tote that offers a great opportunity for colour blocking, fun with prints, or keep it simply elegant in a solid!
The möbius rolled handles/oversized piping are super unique and fun!
The exterior has a slip phone pocket.
The interior has two slip pockets, one zippered pocket, and one zippered divider pocket that divides the main compartment into two large sections.
The bag has a drop-in lining. The lining has a boxed bottom. No raw edges.
Finished Size
15" W x 10" H x 6.5" D
38cm W x 25.5cm H x 16.5cm D
Complexity
On a scale of Boisterous Beginner/Adventurous Intermediate/Excitingly Advanced, this bag is Adventurous Intermediate. Domestic friendly.
Supply List
Hardware
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(4) Large Purse Feet (optional)
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(1) Zipper End
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(3) #5 Zipper Slider Pulls
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(4) Bridge Connectors with decorative back plate (optional, simply leave off) If using, ensure your tubing fits through the connectors with room for vinyl. I get mine from Emmalinebags. Link here.
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(1) “Handmade” Tag, Logo Tag , Sew-in Tag (optional)
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(1) 9-1/2” (24cm) #5 Zipper Tape
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(1) 11” (28cm) #5 Zipper Tape
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(1) 16” (40.50cm) #5 Zipper Tape
Fabric Requirements
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1 yd (91cm) Vinyl, faux leather, or cork at 54” (137cm) WOF ¹
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1 yd (91cm) Woven Lining at 44” (112cm) WOF
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3 yds (229cm) Woven Interfacing at 20” (51cm) WOF
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20" x 20" (51cm x 51cm) Pellon Flex-Foam FF77
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7-1/2" x 31" (18cm x 58.5cm) Pellon Decovil Light 525
- 4-1/2" x 12" (11.5cm x 30.5cm) Pellon Decovil "Heavy" 526
¹ Woven fabric can be used for the exterior with this bag. If using woven, I suggest two layers of woven interfacing on all woven exterior pieces. Then stabilize as the pattern suggests.
Other Materials
- 98" x 3/8" OD PVC Vinyl Tubing, continuous - For the Shoulder Length option ²
- 88” x 3/8” OD PVC Vinyl Tubing, continuous - For the Handbag Length option ²
² Cording/rope is NOT recommended.
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Duct tape
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1/8” (3mm) Double sided tape
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1/4” (6mm) Double sided tape
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Clips
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Removable marking pen, pencil, etc
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Rotary cutter or scissors
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Pinking shears
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Pliers or key fob pliers
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Grid ruler
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Grid cutting mat
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Fray check
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Staples and Stapler
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Hand needle
Tutorials
Chanova Alcala Mabry of That's Sew Nova and of Novasknits - Tutorial ENGLISH
YouTubers are welcome to do their own tutorials should they wish. Please do not include pattern instruction pages or paper pattern pieces within your video as this does violate the terms delineated within the pattern.
