Take A Stand makes a stand-up tote that holds its shape and opens wide, so the contents stay visible and within reach instead of collapsing into a heap. A zippered top runs the length of the tote, two zippered pockets sit on the outside, and two mesh pockets line the inside. The pattern makes two sizes from the same instructions: a small tote and a large one roomy enough for an iron or a small sewing machine.

What the Pattern Includes

This listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Fabric, stabilizer, zippers, hardware, and notions are not included.

The pattern includes full-color, step-by-step instructions for both the small and large totes, with photos throughout. A coupon for the $5 Add-On Video is included at no extra charge, covering the more detailed steps alongside the printed instructions.

What You'll Need

Both sizes are built from quilting-weight cotton with ByAnnie's Soft and Stable for structure. Amounts are listed small / large:

• Main fabric (body and pockets): ¾ yard / 1 yard
• Lining fabric: ¾ yard / 1 yard
• Coordinating fabric (bindings, straps, handle, zipper pulls): ¾ yard / ¾ yard
• ByAnnie's Soft and Stable: 18in x 58in (small) / 36in x 58in (large)
• Fusible interfacing: 2" x 11½" / 3" x 15½" (e.g. Shape-Flex Fusible Woven Interfacing)
• Mesh fabric (inner pockets): 12" x 13" / 18" x 17"
• Handbag zippers: one 24" or longer single-slide plus one 30" or longer double-slide (small); one 24" or longer single-slide plus one 40" or longer double-slide (large), all cut from ByAnnie's Zippers by the Yard
• 1" polypropylene strapping: 2¼ yards / 3 yards
• 1" hardware: two rings, two swivel hooks, and one wide-mouth slider (each size)
• 20mm fold-over elastic: 1½ yards / 2 yards
• Base stabilizer (clear acrylic): not used for the small tote; 7¾" x 14¾" for the large
• Thread: 50 wt polyester to match

A rotary cutter, ruler, and mat are needed to cut the pieces, and a round object shapes the corners. Save directional prints until you are comfortable with the construction. Full cutting dimensions are inside the pattern.

Perfect For

• Sewists who want an open-top tote that stands on its own and keeps supplies in view
• Anyone who already sews ByAnnie patterns and wants a sturdy project bag in two sizes
• Quilters who carry projects, tools, or a small machine to classes and retreats
• Knitters and crafters who want a stand-up project bag that holds its shape
• A practical handmade gift as a project bag or carry-all

Why You'll Love This Pattern

The stand-up shape is the whole point. Soft and Stable and an acrylic base on the large size give the tote firm walls and a flat bottom, so it stays open and upright while you reach in. The wide zippered top clears the full opening, which makes loading and unloading easy even with bulky contents.

Two outer zippered pockets and two inner mesh pockets sort the small things that usually get lost in the bottom of a bag. The strap is adjustable and detachable, so the tote works as a shoulder bag or sits strap-free on a table.

Making both sizes from one pattern is genuinely useful. The small tote pairs with the Running With Scissors tool case, holding it upright billboard-style for easy access, and the large tote swallows an iron, a small machine, or a full project with room to spare.

Product Details

• Brand: ByAnnie
• Item #: PBA273
• Designer: Annie Unrein
• Category: Accessory Sewing Pattern
• Skill Level: Intermediate (ByAnnie's rating; zippers, hardware, and fold-over elastic, with an optional Add-On Video for the trickier steps)
• Technique: Standard Machine Sewing
• Finished Sizes: Small 8¾"H x 12"W x 6½"D | Large 12½"H x 16"W x 8"D
• Format: Printed Paper Pattern
• Made in the United States