Fika Tote bag pattern by Anna Graham of Noodlehead.
Fika is a Swedish word, meaning ‘to have coffee’. The classic clean lines of this mid-sized tote give a nod Anna’s Scandinavian heritage. The Fika Tote has plenty of features you’ll love, like front pockets, a back lapped zipper pocket, recessed zipper closure and padded pockets. Take this tote on your next visit with friends!
Skill Level: Intermediate (this is a fairly straightforward sew, but due to the number of pieces and size of the tote Anna has classifed this pattern as Intermediate) an adventurous Advanced Beginner could also tackle this project – just takes a bit of organization
Fika Tote bag features include:
- two front pockets for things you need to keep close at hand
- back lapped zippered pocket
- optional recessed zipper (it’s optional, but I know you’ll love it!)
- makes a great work or student bag, padded interior pockets can accommodate most laptop sizes
Finished dimensions: 17” wide, 15” tall, 5” deep
Materials needed
- 1 yard Exterior Fabric
- 1/2 yard Accent Fabric
- 2 yards Lining Fabric (includes interior pockets)
- 3 yards Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20”-wide)
- 3/4 yard Foam Stabilizer (byAnnie’s Soft & Stable (58”-wide) or 2 yards Pellon Foam Flex (20”-wide) or 1 yard Pellon 987f fusible fleece (44”-wide)
- (1) 18”-20” zipper (closed-ended or separating) for recessed zip closure
- (1) 30” handbag (head-to-head or single pull) zipper for back exterior pocket