Fika Tote - Noodlehead Pattern

Product Description

Fika is a Swedish word, meaning ‘to have coffee’. The classic clean lines of this mid-sized tote give a nod to my Scandinavian heritage. The Fika Tote has plenty of features you’ll love, like front pockets, a back lapped zipper pocket, recessed zipper closure and padded pockets. Take this tote on your next visit with friends!

Special features:
two front pockets for things you need to keep close at hand
back lapped zippered pocket
optional recessed zipper

Makes a great work or student bag, padded interior pockets can accommodate most laptop sizes

Skill Level: Intermediate / Advanced Beginner

Approx Finished Dimensions: 17” wide, 15” tall, 5” deep

Materials needed:
Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric.

1 yard Exterior Fabric
1/2 yard Accent Fabric
2 yards Lining Fabric (includes interior pockets)
3 yards Fusible Woven Interfacing _ Vilene G700
1 yard Vilene H630
(1) 18”-20” zipper (closed-ended or separating) for recessed zip closure
(1) 30” handbag (head-to-head or single pull) zipper for back exterior pocket (will be shortened)

Recommended Fabrics: Lightweight canvas (7-9 oz. weight) or medium weight quilting cotton for exterior fabric. Quilting cotton for Lining and Accent fabric.

Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, glue pen, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, turning tool, pinking shears