Hello!
Thanks so much for signing up for the Pepin Tote Sew Along! I'm excited to have you join with!
I wanted to touch base today with the fabric requirements and supplies in case you'd like to start getting organized. I'm tentatively planning to release the Pepin Tote PDF pattern on October 30th if all goes as planned (I'll update you via email if anything changes). The Sew Along will begin approximately Friday, November 6th.
SUPPLIES:
1 yd* [91.4 cm] Exterior Fabric
2/3 yd [61 cm] Lining Fabric (includes interior pocket)
2 yd^ [ 1.9 m] Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101-20”/51 cm-wide)
(Optional) 3/4” [18mm] magnetic snap, for top closure
(Optional) (1) size 24 metal snap, for Front Pocket
(2) 28” x 1” [71.1 cm x 2.5 cm] wide leather straps OR (2)
28” x 1” [71.1 cm x 2.5 cm] wide cotton webbing, for Handles
Bonus instructions will be included for installing a recessed zipper. Substitute a 20” [51cm] zipper for the optional magnetic snap.
Recommended Fabrics: Canvas or waxed canvas^ (7-10 oz.) for exterior fabric, quilting cotton for lining.
* if using non-directional exterior fabric, reduce to 2/3 yd [61 cm]
^if using waxed canvas (8-10 oz.), reduce fusible woven interfacing to 1 ¼ yds
Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, gridded ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle
Approximate finished dimensions:
13½” wide x 12” tall x 4” deep [34.3 cm x 30.5 cm x 10.2 cm]
Last little note, if you'll be joining along using a copy of Making Magazine (the Pepin Tote was my contribution to the Simple issue this past Spring), the requirements will be a bit different than those listed the magazine because of additional options. Either materials list/quantities will work, but read through those listed above to see if it effects what supplies you'll be using.
