The Beatrix Bag is an updated version of the classic tote bag.  It has a fully zippered top to keep all your belongings safe and secure, with an optional divider zippered pocket to help keep your purse organized while on the go.

This tote is a great sewing project for bag makers and can be made from quilting cotton or leather/ faux leather depending on the look you are after for this bag.

FABRIC:

Suggested fabrics include vinyl, leather, canvas, and waxed canvas. You can also use quilting cotton, but you will need to use a heavy weight interfacing, such as Pellon 809 Decor Bond to add structure to the fabric. You will also need to use a stabilizer such as By Annie’s Soft and Stable. If you do not have this, this can be substituted for a medium to heavy weight woven interfacing combined with a layer of cotton quilt batting.

NOTIONS:
1 x 15” zipper, 4 x 1“D rings, Optional: (inner zip divider) 1 x 12” zipper, Optional: Rivets (to attach the straps), Optional: 4 x Purse Feet

This is for a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD pattern.

There is also a video Sew Along on YouTube and the blog section of our website that you can follow along with.  Don’t forget to check out the #BeatrixBagHack options too!