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Expedition Tote

(12 customer reviews)

$5.95

The perfect travel tote, featuring Tim Holtz® Eclectic Elements fabric, zippers, thread and tote hardware by Coats. This bag features three large zippered pockets and an easy access slip pocket for maximum organization. Carry on a shoulder with the handles or wear it cross-body with the removable strap. A zippered top closure keeps your belongings safe and secure.

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Description

SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

  • 14″ wide x 16″ tall x 3″ deep

Materials Needed:

  • 1/2 yard Exterior Fabric A, 44″ wide
  • 1/2 yard Exterior Fabric B, 44″ wide
  • 1/2 yard Exterior Fabric C, 44″ wide
  • 1 yard Lining Fabric, 44″ wide
  • 4 yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
  • (3) 14” all-purpose zippers
  • (1) 9” all-purpose zipper
  • (2) 3/4” D-rings
  • (2) 3/4” swivel clips
  • Coordinating thread
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 2/4
You should already be somewhat familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.

12 reviews for Expedition Tote

  1. Lizzie Bradbeer-Belle –

    Thanks for the review, Lindsay! One of our team members recently hosted a live sew along of the Expedition Tote in the Swoon Fans Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/swoonfans . Hopefully this will be helpful for future sews!

  2. LINDSAY DUET (verified owner) –

    First off this pattern is a bit tricky to follow. The way everything is called out I was lost from the start with which fabrics go where. That is what took the longest to plan out. If there would be a diagram of a tote with it called out what parts were what that would have helped with a visual. But once I had it all sorted, the bag came together beautifully.

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  3. Barb (verified owner) –

    Extremely frustrated with this pattern , printed off exactly according to instructions. The pattern pieces come up much smaller , measured 14 inches across on the width Realised when i tried to fit fifteen inch pocket the mistake
    ..and yes I know I should have measured 2 inch square , but I have never had a problem before with other Swoon patterns . so I presumed it would be ok . I’m fact the 2 inch was actually 1/4 inch short of 2 inches . It’s a shame as I really loved the bag

  4. Sheri (verified owner) –

    This is a great tote. Attractive, highly functional and a fairly easy sew (though a bit time-consuming). If you’re wonder about the 4 stars though it’s because this is the first Swoon pattern I didn’t feel was perfect for what it is supposed to deliver. Don’t get me wrong- I already plan to make more, but with modifications to the gusset. I hated the gusset in this pattern; it reminds me of something from a 1950s dress – barely functional. Having seen a lot of tribal fusion belly dance cholis and Viking re-enactment clothing, I know gussets can be better utilized, so I’m going to widen it a bit and see if I can make that work.

  5. Grace (verified owner) –

    I adore making and carrying all the Swoon totes! I had been using the Sophia beach tote as my everyday bag for the better part of the last two years but needed a crossbody purse I could wear while toting my two young kids around everywhere. This bag is simplistically stylish and functional and I have loved wearing it for the past week and being hands-free! It is large enough to keep diapers and wipes, but small enough that it isn’t bulky and gets in the way when I’m running everyday errands. Love it!

  6. Pamlyn (verified owner) –

    Typically for Swoon Patterns, this is one that is well thought out and the finished bag works how it is supposed to. Good and clear instructions. Relatively easy sew; the hardest part being the gusset but the instructions guide through that very clearly. Super pattern to play about with fabric combinations.

  7. Linda (verified owner) –

    Dress it up or dress it down. Elegant but practical depending upon the fabric chosen. Love it!

  8. Věra Malínská (verified owner) –

    Velmi děkuji ,moc hezky se podle vašeho návodu kabelka šije.

  9. Jennifer Chau Gong (verified owner) –

    I also had the problem with getting the 2-inch sample square when printing at 100% size but I just resized it so that I got the right measurement. There’s a lot of pieces to assemble but overall an easy sew. I made this for my 9yo so the crossbody strap was too long so I made it into an adjustable strap instead. She loves all the pockets and the deep pockets.

  10. Peggy (verified owner) –

    I had difficulty downloading the pattern. Printing at actual size or 100% meant that the 2 inch sample square measured 2.4 inches. Very confusing. The pattern was the correct size but the sample 2 inch square wasn’t. Once I got passed this, the pattern was great.

  11. Laura Dufresne –

    Really gorgeous bag, very deep and just about perfect for a trip. The only issue for me with the length is a little long for my 5’2 stature, and the strap is not adjustable. Easy fixes for me, just add a adjustable strap.

  12. Oriel Lee Huxman (verified owner) –

    My favorite! I have given many as gifts and everyone has loved them.

  13. Barbara Hourigan –

    Loved this pattern. Especially the interesting gusset and all the pockets.

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