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APEXcarry sewing pattern

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The APEXcarry is a tote pattern that comes in two generous sizes; a standard (big!) tote and an (even bigger!) oversized option that makes a fantastic "carry all the stuff" bag! The standard APEXcarry is a perfect lar...

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Pattern type

Tote

Format

PDF

Sewing level

Confident beginner

Fabric type Woven

Hashtag

#apexcarry

Release date

February 05, 2022

Specifications

File features
Projector support, A4/Print at home, and A0/Copyshop

Language
French and English

Fabric suggestions

Mid - heavy weight stable fabrics. Mid/heavy weight canvas, oilskin/waxed canvas, upholstery fabrics. The Angle Pocket and Side Triangles can be made with a lighter mid-weight fabric without interfacing if desired, such as corduroy, twill, denim, mid-weight canvases. LINING FABRIC: Mid - light weight stable fabrics. Cotton, quilting cotton, linen, lightweight cotton canvas.

Fabric requirements

Quantities of fabric vary depending on size, option and colour blocking choices. The standard APEXcarry requires up to 170cm(1.9yd) of 110cm/42" wide outer fabric or 100cm (1.1yd) of 150cm/58" wide outer fabric. The oversized APEXcarry requires up to 190cm (2.1yd) of 110cm/42" wide outer fabric or 140cm (1.5yd) of 150cm/58" wide outer fabric. LINING FABRIC: Quantities of fabric vary depending on size, option and colour blocking choices. The standard APEXcarry requires up to 200cm (2.2yd) of 110cm/42" wide lining fabric or 130cm (1.4yd) of 150cm/58" wide lining fabric. The oversized APEXcarry requires up to 260cm (2.9yd) of 110cm/42" wide lining fabric or 190cm (2.1yd) of 150cm/58" wide lining fabric.

Supplies

- Tote Straps: 2x 75cm long straps. Webbing with width of 40mm is suggested. - Hand Straps: 2x 28cm long straps. Webbing with width of 25mm is suggested. - 55cm (22")/65cm (22") closed ended zip. - Optional Internal Welt Zip: 20cm/25cm closed ended zip - Optional: up to 4x snap fixings - Optional: 12mm Swivel Hook - Interfacing: The APEXcarry is constructed with outer pocket layers that provide some inherent stability simply due to the multiple layers involved. While the bag can be made without overall interfacing, depending on the fabric you use and the level or structure that you desire, you may wish to interface some areas. The pattern tutorial contains suggestions on suitable fabrics and on areas where you may want to consider adding interfacing. - Denim needle/needle suitable for your fabric choice

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