Noodlehead : Fika Tote Pattern

$14.95 CAD

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Fika is a Swedish word, meaning ‘to have coffee’. The classic clean lines of this mid-sized tote give a nod to my Scandinavian heritage. The Fika Tote has plenty of features you’ll love, like front pockets, a back lapped zipper pocket, recessed zipper closure and padded pockets.
Take this tote on your next visit with friends!

Special features:

  • two front pockets for things you need to keep close at hand
  • back lapped zippered pocket
  • optional recessed zipper (it's optional, but I know you'll love it!)
  • makes a great work or student bag, padded interior pockets can accommodate most laptop sizes

Skill Level: Intermediate or an adventurous Advanced Beginner could also tackle this project - just takes a bit of organization.

Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight canvas (7-9 oz. weight) or medium weight quilting cotton for exterior fabric. Quilting cotton for Lining and Accent fabric.

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 17” wide, 15” tall, 5” deep.

Materials needed:
Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

  • 1 yard Exterior Fabric
  • 1/2 yard Accent Fabric
  • 2 yards Lining Fabric (includes interior pockets)
  • 3 yards Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 - 20”-wide)
  • 3/4 yard Foam Stabilizer (Pellon Foam Flex (20”-wide) or 1 yard Pellon 987f fusible fleece (44”-wide)
  • (1) 18”-20" zipper (closed-ended or separating) for recessed zip closure
  • (1) 30” handbag (head-to-head or single pull) zipper for back exterior pocket (will be shortened)

Additional supplies + tools: thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, glue pen, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, turning tool, pinking shears