The Infinity Tie-Strap Tote Bag PDF sewing pattern is inspired by a Buddhist monk’s shoulder satchel. It’s designed for utility with a touch of flair. It’s even reversible! The infinitely adjustable shoulder strap is designed to be tied to make it the perfect length for you, every time. You can wear it over the shoulder, cross-body, tied to the shoulder straps of your baby carrier, or to the handles of your stroller. It comes in 4 sizes, Doll, Small (Child), Medium (Teen), and Large. You are currently on the page for the Doll Size Bag. If you want a different size, click the size you are looking for, or get the bundle of all 4 sizes.
What size should I get?
I have a whole page of size comparison images.
The Doll Size tote bag is the scale of the large “mom bag” on an 18” American Girl/Madame Alexander Doll. On the 16” Disney Animator Dolls, the scale is a bit larger like a market tote. Beyond dolls it also fits many stuffed animals. My kids also like this size bag for small “treasures” and rock collecting. You can also easily add or remove length from the strap to customize it.
How hard is it?
Most test sewers rate this as an confident beginner pattern as it has a few steps that would be difficult for a complete beginner. Patterns lines are clean and crisp, with clear professional markings and a symbol key. Printable on 8.5″ x 11″ or A4 paper. Patterns have 1/2″ and 1 cm seam allowance options. The written and video tutorials include step-by-step instructions and many photos.
This tote bag sewing pattern has one main body pattern piece and the strap. The strap is broken up into 3 options so you can create your perfect bag. The center body panel is a great place to feature panel prints, large scale fabric, keepsake fabric, legacy wraps, rare fabric, and embroidery. The top can be closed with a tab, zipper, or just left open. The tote has 2 snap markings so you can snap it closed even if it’s full to the brim.
A tote bag is great, but pockets make it better. Instructions are included for adding a patch, slip, or zippered pocket on the inside or outside. Let your creativity go wild! Use different fabrics for each strap section, inside and out, or make it all out of the same fabric. Add trim, pockets, or embroidery. Make the whole thing, or just the pocket out of PUL for a wet bag, or out of mesh for a beach bag that the sand can get out of. Use your imagination!
Doll Size Finished Bag Size:
Body: 3.8” wide x 3.8” tall x 1.65” deep
Strap: 10.4” long (one strap)
Supplies
- Fabric: 1/2 yard of fabric, or in some cases a fat quarter, is enough to make both sides of the bag.
- Zipper: (optional) for top closure or pockets – See pattern for sizes
- Snaps: Optional for top closure
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- Infinity Tie Strap Tote bag is available in my shop, in 4 sizes
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- Infinity Tie Strap Tote bag is available in my shop, in 4 sizes
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