• 2 Sizes | Utility Tote Bag PDF Sewing Pattern and Tutorial | Instant Digital Download | Tote with Pockets | Reversible Canvas Market Bag
  • 2 Sizes | Utility Tote Bag PDF Sewing Pattern and Tutorial | Instant Digital Download | Tote with Pockets | Reversible Canvas Market Bag
  • 2 Sizes | Utility Tote Bag PDF Sewing Pattern and Tutorial | Instant Digital Download | Tote with Pockets | Reversible Canvas Market Bag
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Utility Tote PDF Pattern (2 Sizes)

Utility Tote PDF Pattern (2 Sizes)

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The ultimate everyday bag, designed for practical use and everyday versatility:

  • Fully lined & reversible (all seams are hidden)

  • Multi-pocket (add up 6)

  • Tie closures

  • The small size makes a perfect craft or project bag
  • The large size is built for market runs, work essentials and beach days
  • Mix and match contrasting fabrics for the handles, pockets and ties to create a one-of-a-kind bag - or keep it uniform in an all over linen, canvas or waxed cotton version.
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Pattern Information:

Fabric Needed

  • Small Bag: 
    100cm x 80cm / 39.5" x 31.5" of shell material & 110cm x 75cm / 43.5" x 29.5" of lining material 
    (if ordering fabric you will need 1m shell material & 1m lining material)

  • Large Bag: 
    150cm x 100cm / 59" x 39.5" of shell material & 150cm x 80cm / 59" x 31.5" of lining material (if buying fabric you will need 2m of each)
    (if ordering fabric you will need 1.5m shell material & 1.5m lining material)

  • Recommended fabrics: cotton, linen, hemp or canvas

    The bags above have been made in this organic canvas and this organic calico, a khaki green oilcloth, and thick gingham cotton. 

    The higher the gsm of your fabric the more fabric & structure your bag will have.

Making Information

  • Making time: 3 - 4 hours (including cutting out)

  • Difficulty Level: 3 out of 5 (there are quite a few pattern pieces and the addition of a gusset at the bottom of the bag - the instructions explains clearly how to do this).

Equipment Needed

  • Printer
  • Paper (A4 or US letter)
  • Adhesive tape
  • Paper scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Fabric pen / chalk
  • Fabric scissors
  • Sewing pins
  • Sewing machine
  • Sewing Thread
  • Iron

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Skill Level

For those who have a basic knowledge of machine sewing: know how to thread the machine, backstitch and sew in a straight line.

Digital Download

  • After purchase you will receive an instant email with the pattern to download. 

  • The download will come as a compressed zip file which will open into separate files. 

  • Print out the patterns at home in the right size for your printer (either A4 or US letter).

  • Detailed instructions on how to print and assemble your pattern are included.

  • The A0 size can be used with projectors or taken to a copy shop to print at large scale to avoid taping multiple pages together.

Your Files

Your download includes:

  • Computer drafted professional patterns.

  • A0, A4 and US Letter PDFs of each size.

  • 1 x instruction booklet with colour photos of every step. 

  • The booklet includes fabric suggestions and a suggested pattern layout.

  • Metric and imperial measurements.

Terms of Use

You may make and sell the bags made from this pattern on a small scale with a credit to Motif Studio in your listing or descriptions.

COPYRIGHT 2026 MOTIF STUDIO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Why customers love this pattern:

Fabric Ideas:

  • The Large Tote in Oilcloth

    When sewing with oilcloth: hold layers together with clips instead of pins, use a longer stitch length with a non-stick foot to prevent tearing and dragging and avoid applying direct steam and heat with the iron (a spare piece of fabric laid in-between the iron and fabric helps).

  • The Small Tote in Quilted Double Gauze

    If the back of the fabric has a nice back, you can use it for the lining to make a cute contrasting inside.

  • The Large Tote With a Contrasting Base & Handles

    With a few different parts to the bag each element can be a different colour. This one was made with a cream canvas body and a red canvas for the bottom and straps.

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