This little tote brings the color. A solid linen body sets off bands of bold, printed ribbons in dots, stripes, rainbow hexies, and even a row of pandas, so the whole tote reads as a cheerful stack of pattern. Padded sides with a firm interlining help it hold its shape and stand open on the table, keeping scissors, threads, and small tools upright and easy to grab. At 12 by 5 by 5-1/2 inches with sturdy webbing handles, it is the kind of bright, practical organizer that makes a sewing space happier.

What the Pattern Includes

This listing is for the printed paper pattern only. Linen, lining, ribbons, webbing, and thread are not included.

The pattern provides full-size pieces and step-by-step machine-sewing instructions for the padded tote, the ribbon placement, the hand-stitched accents, and the webbing handles. The construction is beginner-friendly, and the ribbon widths are listed so you can mix and match your own selection.

What You'll Need

The base of the tote is simple: about a third of a yard each of Essex linen and a cotton lining, plus Soft and Stable to give the sides their padded structure and a length of webbing for the handles. The fun is in the ribbons. The tote was originally designed with Tula Pink's ribbon line from Renaissance Ribbons, but it looks fantastic in any ribbons, and the pattern lists each width so you can choose your own. A single spool of perle cotton handles the hand stitching. The complete materials and ribbon list is printed on the pattern.

Perfect For

• Beginners who want a quick, colorful bag project
• Ribbon lovers looking for the perfect way to show off a favorite ribbon
• Stitchers who need their tools upright and organized on the table
• Anyone who likes a padded, stand-up tote that keeps its shape
• A bright handmade gift for a sewing or quilting friend

Why You'll Love This Pattern

This is the project to reach for when you want maximum color for minimum fuss. The ribbons do the heavy lifting, so a beginner can turn a bit of linen and a handful of trims into something that looks rich and intricate. It sews up quickly, which makes it a satisfying afternoon make and an easy one to repeat.

The padded sides are what set it apart from a plain pouch. A firm interlining gives the tote real structure, so it stands up and stays open on the work surface, keeping scissors, marking tools, and threads upright and within reach instead of rattling around the bottom of a bag.

Best of all, it is a blank canvas for ribbon. The original uses a bright, graphic mix, but the same pattern turns soft and elegant with muted ribbons, or themed for a holiday or a favorite color story. The ribbon widths are listed right on the pattern, so it is easy to pull a custom combination and make a tote that is entirely your own.

Product Details

• Brand: Sue Spargo Folk Art Quilts
• Item #: SS1067
• Designer: Sue Spargo
• Category: Bag / Tote Sewing Pattern
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Technique: Machine Sewing, Ribbon Embellishment, Hand Embroidery
• Finished Size: 12in x 5in x 5-1/2in
• Requires: Essex linen, cotton lining, Soft and Stable, assorted ribbons, webbing, and perle cotton (not included)
• Format: Printed Paper Pattern
• Made in the United States