The Aberdeen Tote - Paper Pattern - Hammerstitch

The Aberdeen Tote is a large crossbody bag with three exterior and two interior pockets. Add carry handles for more versatility, or keep things simple with just the crossbody strap.  You can also accessorize your bag with a leather keychain tassel.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

This is a measure-and-cut pattern. All pattern measurements are in inches (imperial).  The pattern includes printable templates for leather pieces.  

Finished Dimensions: 

12” tall, 10” by 3” at the base.

12” main zipper opening.

Crossbody strap extends from 33” to 56”.

This paper sewing pattern is printed in a 5.5" by 8.5" full-colour booklet, and includes inserts for pattern piece labels and leather templates.

This sewing pattern is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, printed or sold without the author’s permission.  The purchaser may sell bags made from this pattern, but only on a small handmade scale.  Please credit the Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch Bags in your product listings and social media posts.

See below for material requirements.

Bag Features:

-1 exterior zipper pocket                           

-2 exterior slip pockets                

-2 interior slip pockets

-leather handles

-adjustable crossbody strap

-optional keychain tassel

Fabric Requirements:

Exterior Fabric: 0.5 yards 10-13 oz waxed canvas or similar weight fabric (based on 60” wide fabric).

Bag Bottom: One 8” by 14” rectangle of faux leather or waxed canvas.

Accent Fabric: One fat quarter of cotton-linen canvas, waxed canvas, or tweed.

Lining Fabric: 1 yard of cotton canvas, quilting cotton, or cotton-linen blend.

INTERFACING

-2 yards (based on 20” wide) medium-weight fusible woven interfacing such as Pellon SF-101 if using quilting cotton or cotton-linen blends. 

-One 7” by 14” rectangle of fleece or foam interfacing (such as Soft & Stable) 

Notions & Hardware:

(2) 1” swivel hooks

(2) 1” D-Rings

(1) 1” Strap Adjuster

(6) small double cap rivets (6mm post)

(7)  medium double cap rivets (8mm post)

For the leather keychain tassel:

(1) 3/4” swivel hook

(1) extra-large rivet (12mm post)*

Tools & Supplies:

Cutting mat, rotary cutter, acrylic ruler, fabric scissors, wonder clips, pins, iron, fray check, fabric glue, point turner, seam ripper (just in case!).

Size 90-14 or 100-16 (denim) needle and a presser foot for your sewing machine.

Matching or contrasting thread

Double cap rivet setter and anvil.

Hammer or mallet

1/8” drive punch or rotary punch for making holes in your leather and fabric.

1/2” drive punch for making leather reinforcement washers.

Optional:

A poly cutting board to place beneath your fabric and leather when punching holes.

A block of granite to place beneath your rivet anvil when setting rivets.

A tapered awl for marking and making holes in your fabric and leather.

Round or point end punches for shaping the ends of your leather strap, handles and side-connectors.