Pattern and Instructions: Hattie Tote
Hello, lovely!
Every season needs cute accessories, and I designed the perfect summer tote to take to the beach or for lounging by the pool. But it's not just for summer!
The Hattie Tote bag works wonderfully all year round for storing your knitting and hand-sewing projects, too. (And, as a bonus, you can even fit a chihuahua inside!)
With nifty bamboo handles, secret interior pockets, and sturdy construction, this vintage-inspired classic will be a versatile addition to your accessories collection.
Make it in practical cotton for daily use, or go glam in luxurious silk for something truly special.
A secret tip: to make the bag smaller or larger, just print the pattern pieces at a different scale! You'll need to redraft the curve where the handle attaches to match the size and shape of your handles, but everything else will go together like a dream!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (64)
What is this corset style top Gertie is wearing? I haven’t seen anyone mention it and I’m wondering if it’s a pattern I am not privy to (had to downgrade my membership this year:(
its the Esther swimsuit on Charm Patterns
Wow ! Happy trails — the rest of are happy campers
Perfect !
No foam or bottom stabiliser …I’m a bag designer, the one you called a TERF ..I’ve cancelled my subscription and have it till next month. So you are entering bag designing, I would suggest doing a course first as this pattern is very basic, no foam or stabiliser, the bag will just crumble …
Read the instructions - there's literally a TIP about stabilizing the bottom with corrugated plastic if you want. You seem like a real gem; I'm sure Gertie will be sad to see you go.
That’s adorable and I know exactly what fabric I’m using.
I saw this pattern and thought: Oh, great. Another tote pattern that I HAVE to make! lol! Off to dig through my stash now!
OMG, yes please!
I love this! Great for gifts as well
This is SO cute and practical! I love it !
Love it!!! I know exactly what fabric I’ll be using!!!
I love it! Coming into winter here in Aus I feel a new knitting bag coming soon! ❤️
Fab! Very stylish...even if just for groceries!
Loveeee this! I need to make this asap!
Perfect!! Can't wait to make it!
Tiki Oasis accessory here I come! 💖🌴💖
My same thought!
💗the puppy fits perfectly! I’m making this for my daughter and my grand dog!!!😎
TOTES ADORABLE!!! Haha, sorry, I couldn’t help myself! This, and a Mary sunhat….ooooeeeee!!!!
Oooo I have a set of these handles I bought 'just in case'
Woohoo!! I’m in need of a good summer bag!! Can’t wait to make it!
Love it x x 😍 ❤️
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!! MORE OF THIS KIND OF STUFF!!!!!
ooh, I have some cool Elvis (as in Presley) themed canvas. I think this bag is what it's been waiting for. Now, where to get that cool handle... Thank you Gertie.
Love it! Slap some extra pockets inside and I can use this as a Dapper Diaper Bag! 😉
Looooove this!! Will definitely make!!!
Love it! I need some sort of sewing planner because i keep pushing things off to make the new patterns 😁
is there a link to where you get the hattie accessory?
Oh blast, I'm on my summer holidays already, I'll have to plan it in for next year!
Too bad even if i blew up the pattern i wouldn't be able to carry my doggos in it. My 10 month old PUPPY is over 100 lbs already lol But over all its SUPER CUTE. love the bag
What kind of dog do you have???
I so needed this pattern. Thank you
Love this Gertie and team!!!! Thank you!
love, love, love this! Looking forward to making a big one and a few smaller ones!
I guess this fits the beach theme we've been on.
Great way to recycle scraps. Maybe even used for beautiful grocery bags!
Oh wow I never thought of that
Love, love, love this. I used to make bags all the time so I have the handles too! I can't wait to make this!
Ooo la la!
I used to have a bamboo tote bag years ago now I cant wait to make my very own thanks Gertie!!
Oh my goodness!! This is so beautiful!!
So happy with this!! Thank you Gertie.
I see a TON of patchwork version in the mix for me!!
Me too. I love weird looking bags, so, I want a patchwork one.
I LOVE this and already have the handles!! So excited ❤️❤️❤️
1. Hattie in the tote is so cute 2. This is exactly what I needed in my life.
I love this!
I love this so cute!!
Thank you Gertie. Can`t wait to make it
Thank you Gertie! 😊
I love it, I had a feeling this pattern would be named for Hattie 🤩
Lol I did too ;)
Wow that's perfect for my next dress! You've been busy!💕 Love it.
Great for the event season! ... Who doesn't carry their whole life with them? 🤭
I'm having a hard time looking at the bag with that amazing bustier you're wearing!!
This is the esther swimsuit😉
Why does this make me so ridiculously happy?! 💜 “You can even fit a chihuahua inside” 😂😂
It is fantastic! Thank you Gertie.
Cute!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY mah scraps are ready!
Ooohhh I cannot wait to make this for Ruby.
Perfect accessory! Thanks! I've been wanting this for a long time!
Very very pretty, thank you Gertie!