Celina – A Trendy and Practical Tote Bag with Zippers
Celina is the perfect blend of style and functionality! With spacious zippered pockets on both sides, this bag is as practical as it is stylish. Sew it in a trendy three-colour combination for a modern look. Choose from fabrics like canvas, polyester, linen, or denim – and create a bag that reflects your personal style.
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1. Supplies for the bag
Materials needed for the bag in 3 colours
Colour 1 – 0.57 m outer fabric
Colour 2 – 0.20 m outer fabric
Colour 3 – 0.25 m outer fabric
1 m lining
1 m continuous zipper 6 mm
4 zipper pulls
0.15 m Style Vil Fix
2. Pattern with seam allowance
Seam allowance
Your pattern includes a 1 cm seam allowance.
Thread direction is important
The arrow on the pattern piece should always be parallel to the fabric edge to ensure the pattern piece is placed correctly on the fabric.
Notches / Markings
Remember to cut the small notches marked on the pattern pieces. The markings help ensure the individual pattern pieces align correctly when sewing them together.
Stitch length
I use a stitch length of 2.5 (9 stitches per 2 cm) to sew the bag together.
For decorative stitching, a stitch length of 3 is recommended.
Choose the stitch length that best suits your fabric and machine.
Symbols in the Pattern
This pattern uses different symbols to clearly indicate which pieces should be cut from fabric, lining, and interfacing.
There is also a symbol that marks pattern pieces to be placed on the fold of the fabric, as well as notches that help align the pieces correctly.
Follow these symbols carefully for the best results.
3. Cutting layout
Cutting layout for outer fabric
Colour 1
Front and back piece 2x
Facing 2x
Zipper ends 8x
Colour 2 – Front and back piece 2x
Colour 3 – Front and back piece 2x
Cutting layout for ligning
Pocket piece 4x
Front and back piece 2x
Cutting layout for the bottom
Cut 1x bottom piece in Style-Vil or another firm material that can reinforce the base.
The bottom measures 36 x 15 cm
4. Preparing the zippers
5. Sew the front and back pieces
6. Sew the pockets
7. Assemble the outer bag
8. Sew the bag lining
9. Sew the outer bag and the lining together