The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern
The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern

The Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch - Printed Paper Pattern

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  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Pattern Type: Paper, Printed
  • Bonus: Online tutorials

A grown-up crossbody tote with room for real life.

The Aberdeen Tote is the bag you reach for on the long days: work, school pickup, gym, groceries, dinner out. Twelve inches tall with a roomy base and five pockets (three outside, two inside), it swallows your everyday hauls without losing its shape or its style. Add the leather carry handles for extra versatility, or keep it clean with just the crossbody strap.

The leather strap, handles, and optional keychain tassel give this bag its signature look. It's the kind of tote that quietly steals the show at coffee shops, in the school parking lot, and on the plane.

✨ Here's why you'll love it:

  • Roomy 12" tall crossbody tote with a wide, structured base
  • Five pockets total: exterior zipper pocket, two exterior slip pockets, and two interior slip pockets
  • Main zipper opening keeps everything secure on the go
  • Adjustable crossbody strap that extends from 33" to 56"
  • Add leather carry handles for a dual-strap option, or leave them off for a cleaner look
  • Bonus leather keychain tassel adds a boutique finishing touch
  • Great intermediate project for stepping up your leather work and structure skills

    Good to know:

    • Skill level: Intermediate
    • Finished dimensions: 12" tall x 10" wide x 3" deep at the base
    • Crossbody strap: adjustable from 33" to 56"

    A note about this pattern:

    This is a measure-and-cut pattern, which means most pieces are cut straight from your fabric using a rotary cutter and gridded ruler. Paper templates are included for the leather pieces only.

    What's included in the paper pattern:

    • Full-colour 5.5" x 8.5" instruction booklet
    • Inserts for pattern piece labels and leather templates
    • Imperial measurements (inches)
    • Paper templates for leather pieces (all other pieces are measure and cut)

    Sell what you make:

    You're welcome to sell bags made from this pattern on a small handmade scale. Please credit the Aberdeen Tote by Hammerstitch Bags in your product listings and social media posts. The pattern itself is copyright protected and can't be reproduced, printed, or resold without the author's permission.

    Copyright Ā© Christine Dans, Hammerstitch Bags. All Rights Reserved.

    Zipper notes:

    • One 12" and one 10" size #5 YKK metal zipper
    • Or use 1 yard of size #5 vinyl zipper by the yard plus 2 zipper pulls

    Hardware needed:

    • (2) 1" swivel hooks
    • (2) 1" D-rings
    • (1) 1" strap adjuster (a wide-mouth adjuster is recommended)
    • (6) small double cap rivets (6 mm post)
    • (12) medium double cap rivets (8 mm post)
    • For the keychain tassel: (1) 3/4" swivel hook and (1) extra-large rivet (12 mm post)

    Fabric requirements:

    • Exterior: 0.5 yard of 10 to 13 oz waxed canvas or similar weight fabric (based on 60" wide fabric)
    • Bag bottom: one 8" x 14" rectangle of faux leather or waxed canvas
    • Accent: one fat quarter of cotton linen canvas, waxed canvas, or tweed
    • Lining: 1 yard of cotton canvas, quilting cotton, or cotton linen blend

    Interfacing needed:

    • 2 yards of medium weight fusible woven interfacing (Pellon SF101 or similar), based on 20" wide
    • One 7" x 14" rectangle of fleece or foam interfacing (Soft & Stable or similar) for the bag bottom

    Leather needed:

    • 70" of 5 to 6 oz, 1" wide leather strapping, including one continuous 60" piece for the crossbody strap
    • 50" of 5 to 6 oz, 0.75" wide strapping for the carry handles and keychain tassel
    • An additional 7" of leather in either width for making leather washers

    You'll also need:

    • Polyester thread (matching or contrasting) and a size 90/14 or 100/16 denim needle
    • Cutting mat, rotary cutter, and acrylic ruler
    • Fabric scissors, wonder clips, pins
    • Iron, double-sided tape, fray check, fabric glue, point turner, seam ripper
    • Double cap rivet setter and anvil
    • Hammer or mallet
    • 1/8" drive punch or rotary punch for making holes in leather and fabric
    • 1/2" drive punch for leather reinforcement washers

    See the materials image for full yardage and hardware details.

    You've placed an order, the sun is shining and the sewing gods are singing - now what?Ā Our team will carefully package and ship your order within 3 business days. Please note that during sales things can get a little extra busy, so fulfillment may take a couple of additional days.You'll receive an email with your tracking number once your order is shipped.Ā 

    All orders ship from Kitchener, Ontario.Ā 

    Canadian Orders: Once shipped, most orders will arrive within 1-10 business days depending on your location. We offer Canada Post, UPS, Intelcom and Purolator options.
    United States Orders: Once shipped, most orders will arrive within 1-10 business days depending on your location. Duties areĀ calculated and prepaid at checkout based on current U.S. duty and tax rates.Ā These fees are automatically determined using each product’s country of origin and HS code, so there are no surprise charges on delivery.
    Do you ship internationally? Great question! At this time, we're also shipping to Australia and New Zealand. We hope to more countries in the future!

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