An easy-to-sew tote that’s anything but plain. Made for mixing fabrics, playing with color, and creating a bag that feels completely yours.
The Coline Tote is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern designed around simple straight stitching, so you can enjoy making a detailed-looking tote without complicated sewing techniques.
What makes Coline special is the way the panels come together. With several separate panels, you can have fun combining your favorite fabrics, prints, solids, and colors to create different looks from the same pattern. And it’s not just pretty, it’s practical too.
The Coline Tote features a secure zipper closure at the top, a front zipper pocket for keeping small essentials within easy reach, and a back pocket that can be finished with either a magnetic snap or hook-and-loop tape.
One of my favorite details is the seamless bottom. The SIDE PANEL continues around the bottom of the tote, creating a clean look without a seam across the base. For this construction, each SIDE PANEL needs to be long enough to run continuously around the bottom. If your fabric isn't long enough, you can join two pieces of fabric to create the required length.
Whether you prefer a coordinated neutral look or love mixing bold prints and colors, Coline gives you plenty of room to make it your own.
The construction is broken down into simple, manageable steps, with clear instructions and helpful tips along the way. If you can sew straight seams and follow step-by-step instructions, you can make the Coline Tote with confidence.
Want to see how it comes together before you purchase? Watch the full tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/BefPC4___Mg
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Your purchase includes:
✔ A4 printable pattern file
✔ Letter printable pattern file
✔ A0 large-format pattern file
✔ Step-by-step illustrated instruction guide with photos
Why You'll Love the COLINE TOTE:
✔ Beginner-friendly construction using simple straight stitches
✔ Detailed-looking design without complicated sewing techniques
✔ Fun panel construction for mixing and matching fabrics
✔ Secure zipper closure at the top
✔ Front zipper pocket for quick-access essentials
✔ Back pocket with your choice of magnetic snap or hook-and-loop tape
✔ Seamless bottom for a clean, polished look
✔ Includes Small, Medium, and Large sizes
✔ Can be made without printing templates—cutting measurements included
✔ Full video tutorial plus step-by-step illustrated instructions
✔ Great for using coordinated fabrics, contrasting colors, or fabric scraps
✔ Practical enough for everyday use
✔ A fun project that looks more complicated than it actually is
✔ Perfect for everyday use, gifting, markets, and handmade collections
Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
If you can sew straight seams and follow step-by-step instructions, you can make the Coline Tote.
Although the pattern includes several panels, the construction is kept beginner-friendly and uses simple straight stitches. The panel design also gives you plenty of opportunities to experiment with different fabric combinations.
The Small size is a great place to start if you're new to bag making, while the Medium and Large sizes give you more room for everyday essentials.
Approximate Finished Dimensions (Measured by hand with a ruler)
• Small: base 10" × 3½"; height 9" (base 25.5 × 9 cm; height 23 cm)
• Medium: base 12" × 4½"; height 11" (base 30.5 × 11.5 cm; height 28 cm)
• Large: base 14" × 5½"; height 13" (base 35.5 × 14 cm; height 33 cm)
💖 Clear, step-by-step instructions, photos, and helpful sewing tips guide you through the construction so you can enjoy the process and feel confident as your tote comes together.
📌 Please note:
• This is a digital product (PDF sewing pattern). No physical item will be shipped.
• Instructions are written in English with step-by-step photos.
• Due to the nature of digital products, refunds are not available.
• You can sew this tote without printing templates using the included cut measurements.
• The SIDE PANEL is designed as one continuous piece around the bottom. Depending on your chosen size and fabric width, you may need to join two pieces of fabric to achieve the required length.
One pattern. Three sizes. So many ways to make it yours.