Quarry Tote Sew Along

This free video is for making my Quarry Tote & Pouch pattern. Please purchase the pattern in my shop here: https://noodle-head.com/products/quar...

See timestamps below (keep reading) to skip to specific sections!

Other information regarding this pattern can be found on my blog here:
https://blog.noodle-head.com/2025/06/...

Fabrics used/shown in this video:
Cotton canvas: Bloom by Bookhou for Kokka Fabrics: https://www.google.com/search?q=bloom...
Fableism Fabrics: https://fableism.com/
dry oilskin by Merchant & Mills:
https://www.google.com/search?q=merch...
waterproof canvas from Sullivan's Trim: https://sullivanstrim.com/collections...


Recommended Interfacings:
Fusible Woven Interfacing: Pellon SF101 or equivalent
For more structure (use on Main Panels, Top Panels and Base (from exterior fabric):
additional layer (over top of first layer) of Pellon SF101
or Fusible Fleece: Pellon TP971F or 987F
or use a medium-weight fusible woven (Emmaline Bags EB-Fuse Medium): https://emmalinebags.com/collections/...

Mesh/Fold Over Elastic:
byAnnie's brand, check your local quilt shop, also has coordinating colors of Fold Over Elastic

Metal Snaps (affiliate links):
Rose Gold: https://amzn.to/4cMqRso
Antique Brass: https://amzn.to/3S2sWIm
Nickel: https://amzn.to/3W0UWxu
Mixed kit: https://amzn.to/3YPhRP4

Step by step instructions for installing a magnetic snap: https://blog.noodle-head.com/2017/11/...

Step by step instructions for installing a magnetic snap:
https://blog.noodle-head.com/2013/05/...

VIDEO for installing Loxx fastener:    • Haralson Sew Along Part 2  

VIDEO for installing metal snap:    • Pepin Tote Sew-along: Week 2  

VIDEO for installing a magnetic snap:    • Pepin Tote Sew-along: Week 3  

Rotary Punch: https://amzn.to/3WYZWnQ (if installing Loxx or metal snap)
Magnetic Seam guide: https://amzn.to/3AlMNwh
Glue Pen (Sewline): https://amzn.to/4coqTpt
Glue Pen refills: https://amzn.to/46IMt6O
Spray Starch: https://amzn.to/4fAAmNg

My sewing machine: Janome 1600p (using standard foot)

Zippers (handbag zips), crossbody strap hardware kit, webbing, leather pulls, and waxed cord can be found in my shop here: https://noodle-head.com/collections/all

Zipper by the yard available at (please make note of the different length to cut this type of zipper, as they're not the same as fixed-length zippers - sizes are written in the pattern):
Zipper Valley: https://www.zippervalley.com/
Sullivans Trim: https://sullivanstrim.com/
Zipper Zoo (Europe): https://www.zipperzoo.be/en/

If you'd like to skip ahead to certain parts of this video here are the timestamps (click the links below):
1 - Intro and features :10
2 - Fabric & Supplies 1:57
3 - Interfacing Options 4:57
4 - Cutting (sped up) 6:38
5 - Step 1 - Make exterior zippered pocket 8:18
6 - Step 2 - Complete exterior 15:23
7 - Step 3 - Attach Handles 25:45
8 - Step 4 - Make crossbody strap/strap holders 27:38
9 - Step 5 - Make interior pocket 31:14
10 - Step 6 - Assemble lining (walk thru) 34:14
11 - Step 7 - Install recessed zip 35:02
12 - Step 8 - Complete lining 44:06
13 - Step 9 - Assemble tote 49:05
14 - Bonus Zippered Pouch 56:03