Matilda is a light-weight tote bag that has large internal pockets and a magnetic snap closure.
It is perfect for everyday use, shopping and holidays.
The finished bag size is: Height – 34cm (13.25″) x Width at Top – 54cm (21.25″) x Depth at Base 9cm (3.5″).
This sewing pattern has been tried and tested in many of our workshops and we are delighted to be able to offer the pattern to all of our customers.
When purchasing this pattern you will be sent a link for a 4 page pdf document that can be downloaded and printed. The document contains detailed sewing instructions together with colour photographs to enhance the written instructions. Please note that the pattern does not include pattern pieces, but gives the sizes for each panel.
See what others have been making on Instagram with the hashtag #gnsmatildatotebag.
Sewing Level:
The bag pattern is suitable for confident beginners.
Fabric Suggestions:
For ease of sewing we recommend stable cotton or polycotton fabrics such as quilting cottons or soft furnishing fabrics.
Requirements:
- Fabric A (upper bag) – 0.3m x 112cm/42” wide cotton fabric
- Fabric B (lower bag and gusset) – 0.4m x 112cm/42” wide cotton or linen fabric
- Fabric C (lining) – 0.6m x 112cm/42″ wide cotton fabric
- Fabric D (inner pockets) – 0.35m x 112cm/42″ wide cotton fabric
- Style-Vil Fix foam wadding – 1m x 72cm wide
- Webbing (handles) – 2.6m
- Magnetic bag clasp
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine and basic sewing tools
All fabrics and tools required are available to purchase in our shop or via our website.
For our sample we used the ‘Henna’ cotton fabrics from Makower and navy blue enzyme washed linen.
