Buy the Orton Bag sewing pattern from Merchant & Mills. A marvellous oversized tote bag with options to make it with self handles (same fabric as body), webbing handles that continue down to the bottom seam, or leather handles which are riveted on. Make it lined or unlined

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Oilskin, dry oilskin, linen, mid/heavy weight cottons, mid/heavy weight denim (8-14 oz).

Lining: Mid weight cottons and denim, barrier lining (if using oilskin).

Fabric requirements: 

View 1: 80 cm (31 1/2") wide fabric (without nap): 1.5 m (1 3/4 yd) // 130 cm (51") wide fabric (without nap): 0.9 m (1 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric (with or without nap): 0.8 m (1 yd).

Views 2 and 3: 80 cm (31 1/2") wide fabric (without nap): 1.5 m (1 3/4 yd) // 130-150 cm (51-60") wide fabric (with or without nap): 0.8 m (1 yd).

Lining (all views): 80 cm (31 1/2") wide fabric (with or without nap): 1 m (1 1/4 yd) // 130-150 cm (51-60") wide fabric (with or without nap): 0.5 m (3/4 yd).

Sizing: Finished measurements (taken flat, not including handles): Length 55 cm x Width 62 cm (21 1/2" x 24 1/4").

Notions: View 2: 30 mm (1 1/4") x 3.5 m (4 yd) webbing // View 3: four rivets; 1.9 cm (3/4") x 1.4 m (1 1/2 yd) leather strap.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (15 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet).

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