$8.00 USD $10.00 USD
The Xenta tote puts a spin on a basic tote bag, with dramatic interlocking box pleats. It’s a pattern puzzle designed to delight anyone who appreciates clever pleating techniques. You’ll feel so accomplished bringing the folds together. It’s easier than it looks, and so satisfying! Did we mention the pleated front is made out of only one pattern piece?
The rest of the bag is a simple design with rectangular side gussets. It comes complete with facings and linings, as well as an internal pocket, for a clean finish to the inside of the bag.
With the Xenta tote, adventurous sewing meets everyday practicality.
What you get:
This product is a digital download and includes printable PDFs of the pattern in both A0 (for large format printing at copy shops), A4/US Letter size (for printing at home), and a projector file too!
Included with the pattern is an instruction booklet with step-by-step directions to achieving sewing success.
Special features:
- We have a full video walkthrough for creating the pleated front. The pleated front is in video form only, while the rest of the sewing steps are fully illustrated.
- Yes, there is a projector file included with this pattern!
Find all the extra inspiration and info on sewing this pattern at our Xenta tote page.
Check out customer makes on Instagram here.
Note on straps: The lilac and pink sample has had its straps attached to the bag at the front and back, rather than going side to side as specified in the instructions. This was done to preserve the colour-blocking.
You can find our tutorial video on how to construct the pleats here.
Fabric
Stable medium weight non-stretch wovens that press well (natural fibres typically press better than synthetics). For lining, lightweight non-stretch wovens.
Interfacing
0.5m (0.6 yards) of lightweight woven fusible interfacing.
0.4m (0.5 yards) of heavy woven fusible interfacing to stiffen the base.
Notions
Thread.
Fabric requirements
Xenta is labeled as an intermediate pattern, as the rectangle-based tote bag is perfect for a beginner, but the pleated front adds a bit of extra challenge. If you want an easy project, you can omit the pleated front and simply sew a classic plain tote.
