Colleen Tote Bag Paper Pattern | Love You Sew Patterns

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£14.50

Christine Sling Paper Pattern
You will receive a printed full colour 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" instruction booklet, with full pattern templates printed on 20# white bond paper. Detailed pictures, and step by step instructions on how to make your own sling. It will come in a resealable plastic bag and convenient hanging hole. 

The Colleen Tote is a classic semi-structured bag with clean lines perfect for everyday use. With two different views this multi-purpose tote can be changed up to show off large scale prints or you can add interest with a contrasting bottom and handles. You will learn how to make rolled handles, create an in-panel zipper pocket, work with different fabrics, all while building your confidence. In the end, you’ll have a new go-to accessory to wear with pride!

Features: The interior band was designed to help support many different types of handles, including leather. There is a large zipper pocket to stowaway the essentials and two easy access slip pockets to hold a cell phone or chapstick. The key fob was designed not only to manage keys, but the open loop is left open as a hook for sunglasses.

Materials and supplies needed:
View A:
• 1/2 yd Main Fabric (Canvas, Duck cloth or Denim)
• 1 1/2 yds Lining Fabric (Quilt Cotton, Linen Blends, Wovens)
• 2/3 yd Accent Fabric (Vinyl, Leather, Cork, heavy Denim)
View B:
• 1 yd Main Fabric (Canvas, Duck cloth or Denim)
• 1 1/2 yds Lining Fabric (Quilt Cotton, Linen Blends, Wovens)
For Both Views:
• 1/3 yd Fusible Fleece Interfacing
• 2 3/4 yds Woven Interfacing
• 1/4 yd Firm Stabiliser (e.g. Peltex or Decovil Heavy)
• (1) 1/2” Swivel Clasp
• (1) 9” Zipper (at least 10” total length)
• (2) 19” pieces of cording/rope (1/8”-1/4” in diameter)

Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner

Finished Dimensions for BOTH Views:
- 13 1/2" Length (18 1/2" at the longest)
- 12" Height (23" with Handles)
- 7" Deep

FAQs

When will you ship my order?
We aim to dispatch your order within 2-4 business days. 
We dispatch orders on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. During sales and busy times it can take up to 6 business days for your order to leave us. Should you need your order quickly please contact us. 

Why is shipping so high for vinyl?
All our vinyls, jelly and TPU are shipped rolled, and sent via tracked courier.

Can I collect my order?
Sorry, we do not offer collection from the studio.

Do you offer international shipping?
At the moment we are only ship in the UK. You are responsible for paying any import taxes or fees due for shipments into your country. Import fees, taxes and handling fees from the delivery company are NOT included in our delivery costs. You are responsible for checking the import rules for your country before placing an order.

Why don't you ship to my country?
If your country doesn't show in the shipping options at checkout please contact us using the contact page and we may be able to provide a shipping quote.

Can I send an order directly to my family or friends?
Yes of course you can. Please make sure you change the shipping address.

Can I use the Bonded Polyester Tex 45 thread in my domestic sewing machine?
Our bonded polyester threads are great for bag making and top stitching. Bonded polyester Tex 45 is a thicker weight thread than your standard polyester threads e.g Gutermann sew all. We recommended you use a size 90-14 or 100-16 needle in your machine. Bonded polyester Tex 45 threads work great on semi industrials and most domestic sewing machines. Please read your sewing machine's manual to check compatibility before ordering. If your machine will not hold the large thread spools we recommend getting one of our adjustable large thread holder stands available here

Are the vinyls, jelly and TPU domestic machine friendly?
On each listing we provide how thick these vinyls approximately will be. They 
can work on most domestic machines, with the correct feet we recommend a teflon or walking foot on your sewing machine. You may need to adjust your tension on the machine. We also recommend using a bulky seam aid / hump jumper which we sell here

Pre-order Fabrics
You can find more information on our current pre-orders here

Canvas Cotton-Linen Fabrics
Fabrics which are woven from natural fibres have characteristics and other irregularities in the yarns which are features and not therefore treated as weaving faults.

Custom Printed Bases:
Sometimes printed bases may have a slight odour due to the way they are manufactured. We recommend letting them air out in a well ventilated area. When ordering custom printed fabric, please understand colours could vary slightly on different fabric bases vs digital images.

Why do the colours look different?
We use a combination of stock images from manufacturers and our own photographs. We have tried our best to represent the colours as accurately as possible. However, we can't guarantee an exact match to the fabrics shown as colours vary on different screens and devices. Therefore fabrics may look different upon arrival. When ordering custom printed fabric, please understand it could vary slightly on different fabric bases vs digital images.

Packaging
We try to use eco friendly mail bags and cardboard boxes. The packaging we use to post your orders is mostly fully recyclable or compostable and we encourage you reuse the packaging your Little Stitcher Sews order arrives in.