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Boxed Tote Bag Sewing Pattern
The Boxed Tote Bag is a beginner sewing pattern in 2 sizes, Regular and Large. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes in 7 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 1 h 30 min
- Sizes
- 2
- Steps
- 7
The Boxed Tote Bag pattern comes in 2 sizes, Regular and Large. It is a beginner project that takes about 1 h 30 min, in 7 steps. Best fabrics: canvas, denim, corduroy, waxed cotton or upholstery scraps. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 15 x 16 in, 2½ in | ¾ + ¾ yd |
| Large | 18 x 18 in, 2½ in | 1 + 1 yd |
Regular carries a 13 in laptop flat; Large a 15 in. Straps finish 1 in wide.
Outer: canvas, denim, corduroy, waxed cotton or upholstery scraps. Lining: quilting cotton or poplin. Interface a light outer with medium fusible.
You also need
- Matching thread, jeans needle 90/14 for canvas
- Optional: magnetic snap
Pattern pieces
Bag body, Pocket
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included; 1 in top hem included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 7 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Straps
- Outer and lining
- Box the corners
- Join
- Finish
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Questions about the Boxed Tote Bag
How much fabric does the Boxed Tote Bag need?
Best fabrics: canvas, denim, corduroy, waxed cotton or upholstery scraps. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Boxed Tote Bag come in?
It comes in 2 sizes, Regular and Large. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Boxed Tote Bag take to sew?
About 1 hour 30 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 7 steps.
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