Sew Your New Favourite Everyday Tote – Meet Matilda!
Stylish, practical, and deceptively simple to make, the Matilda Tote Bag is your perfect everyday companion. Whether you’re running errands, heading to the beach, or packing for a getaway, Matilda’s spacious interior, sturdy structure, and large internal pockets will keep everything organised—while looking effortlessly chic.
With its lightweight design and magnetic snap closure, this bag strikes the perfect balance between form and function.
Finished Dimensions:
👜 Height: 34cm (13.25″)
👜 Width at Top: 54cm (21.25″)
👜 Depth at Base: 9cm (3.5″)
Why You’ll Love Making Matilda:
✅ Tried and tested in our popular workshops
✅ Clear, beginner-friendly instructions with full-colour photographs
✅ No printed pattern pieces to trace or cut—just straightforward panel dimensions
✅ Perfect project for confident beginners and beyond
What’s Included:
Upon purchase, you’ll receive a downloadable 4-page PDF guide featuring step-by-step sewing instructions and helpful visuals to walk you through every part of the process.
Please note: This pattern includes panel measurements only and does not contain printed pattern pieces.
Skill Level:
🧵 Confident Beginner
Recommended Fabrics:
Choose stable fabrics for best results, such as quilting cottons, polycottons, or soft furnishing fabrics.
Fabric & Materials List:
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Fabric A (upper bag) – 0.3m x 112cm wide cotton
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Fabric B (lower bag & gusset) – 0.4m x 112cm wide cotton or linen
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Fabric C (lining) – 0.6m x 112cm wide cotton
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Fabric D (inner pockets) – 0.35m x 112cm wide cotton
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Style-Vil Fix foam wadding – 1m x 72cm wide
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Webbing for handles – 2.6m
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Magnetic snap clasp
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Matching thread
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Basic sewing tools and machine
We created our sample using a beautiful mix of ‘Henna’ cottons from Makower paired with a navy blue enzyme-washed linen—and we can’t wait to see what fabric combinations you choose!
Join the Makers!
Get inspired and share your finished bag with the community using #gnsmatildatotebag on Instagram
