New York Tote Bag by Style Arc - A classic tote bag with pockets and optional metal eyelets

New York Tote Bag

AUD $18.00

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A classic tote bag with pockets and optional metal eyelets

Description

The New York Tote Bag sewing pattern is a classic, structured tote bag designed for everyday style and functionality. Featuring a fully lined interior, two shoulder straps, a roomy bottom and side gusset, and practical side pockets, it offers generous storage without compromising its timeless style. Inside, a dedicated pocket and phone pouch keep essentials organised, while neat topstitching adds a refined, professional finish. Optional metal eyelets provide an alternative strap detail for a contemporary look.

Customise your handmade tote bag with canvas, denim, heavy linen, cotton drill or corduroy for a durable, structured finish, or choose lined leather for a more polished, designer-inspired style. Experiment with colour blocking, contrasting fabrics and mixed textures to create a bag that reflects your personal style. Versatile enough for work, shopping and weekend outings, the New York Tote is practical and stylish, with thoughtful details that make it as functional as it is distinctive.

Features

Fully lined
Two shoulder straps
Optional eyelet placement for straps
Bottom and side gusset with side pockets
Inside pocket and phone pouch
Top stitching

Fabric Suggestions

Medium Heavy weight woven fabric with structure e.g. Canvas, denim, heavy linen, cotton drill, corduroy
Leather
Lining e.g. cottons such as drill, twill, poplin. Bemburg, acetate, linen, lightweight canvas

Trims & Notions

4 x metal bag eyelets with 2cm (3/4″) opening
Firm material for the bag base e.g. cardboard, heavy interfacing (Optional)
Optional contrast top stitching thread

Skill Level

Medium

Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate

Finished Pattern Measurements

One Size Only	CM	IN
Top opening	104.0	41
Length	34.5	13 ⁵⁄₈
Total strap length	65.0	25 ⁵⁄₈

Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)

As every body is unique, we recommend sewing a toile to check the fit before cutting into your final garment fabric, especially when using a special fabric.

Main Fabric Estimate

sizes	One Size Only
Width 112 cm (44")	1.00 m (1.10 yd)
Width 148 cm (58")	0.80 m (0.90 yd)

Lining Estimate

sizes	One Size Only
Width 112 cm (44")	0.90 m (1.00 yd)
Width 148 cm (58")	0.60 m (0.70 yd)

Fusing/Interfacing Estimate (Optional)

sizes	One Size Only
Width 90 cm (36")	0.20 m (0.30 yd)

Base Estimate (Optional)

One Size Only	CM	IN
Cardboard/heavy interfacing	15.2 x 40.5	6 x 16

Size Chart

Womens Size Charts

Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.

Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").

Size Chart - CM

Size	A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)	B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)	C. Bust (cm)	D. Waist (cm)	E. Hip (cm)
4	34.4	26.4	77	60	83
6	35.6	27.6	82	65	88
8	36.8	28.8	87	70	93
10	38	30	92	75	98
12	39.2	31.2	97	80	103
14	40.4	32.4	102	85	108
16	41.6	33.6	107	90	113
18	42.8	34.8	112	95	118
20	44	36	118	100	124
22	45.2	37.2	124	106	130
24	46.4	38.4	130	112	136
26	47.6	39.6	136	118	142
28	48.8	40.8	142	124	148
30	50	42	148	130	154
32	51.2	43.8	156.0	139.0	162.0
34	52.4	45.6	164.0	147.0	170.0
36	53.6	47.4	172.0	155.0	178.0

Size Chart - Inches

Size	A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)	B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)	C. Bust (inches)	D. Waist (inches)	E. Hip (inches)
4	13 ¹⁄₂	10	30 ³⁄₈	23 ⁵⁄₈	32 ⁵⁄₈
6	14	10 ⁵⁄₈	32 ¹⁄₄	25 ⁵⁄₈	34 ⁵⁄₈
8	14 ¹⁄₂	11 ¹⁄₄	34 ¹⁄₄	27 ¹⁄₂	36 ⁵⁄₈
10	15	11 ³⁄₄	36 ¹⁄₄	29 ¹⁄₂	38 ⁵⁄₈
12	15 ³⁄₈	12 ³⁄₈	38 ¹⁄₄	31 ¹⁄₂	40 ¹⁄₂
14	15 ⁷⁄₈	13	40 ¹⁄₈	33 ¹⁄₂	42 ¹⁄₂
16	16 ³⁄₈	13 ⁵⁄₈	42 ¹⁄₈	35 ³⁄₈	44 ¹⁄₂
18	16 ⁷⁄₈	14 ¹⁄₈	44 ¹⁄₈	37 ³⁄₈	46 ¹⁄₂
20	17 ³⁄₈	15	46 ¹⁄₂	39 ³⁄₄	48 ⁷⁄₈
22	17 ³⁄₄	15 ³⁄₄	48 ⁷⁄₈	42 ¹⁄₈	51 ¹⁄₈
24	18 ¹⁄₄	16 ¹⁄₂	51 ¹⁄₈	44 ¹⁄₂	53 ¹⁄₂
26	18 ³⁄₄	17 ³⁄₈	53 ¹⁄₂	46 ⁷⁄₈	55 ⁷⁄₈
28	19 ¹⁄₄	18 ¹⁄₈	55 ⁷⁄₈	49 ¹⁄₄	58 ¹⁄₄
30	19 ⁵⁄₈	18 ⁷⁄₈	58 ¹⁄₄	51 ⁵⁄₈	60 ⁵⁄₈
32	20 ¹⁄₈	20 ¹⁄₈	61 ³⁄₈	54 ³⁄₄	63 ³⁄₄
34	20 ⁵⁄₈	21 ¹⁄₄	64 ⁵⁄₈	57 ⁷⁄₈	66 ⁷⁄₈
36	21 ¹⁄₈	22 ¹⁄₂	67 ³⁄₄	61	70 ¹⁄₈

Size Conversion Table

ALPHA SIZING	AUSTRALIA	UK	US	FRANCE	ITALY	JAPAN
XXS	6	6	2	34	38	5
XS	8	8	4	36	40	7
S	10	10	6	38	42	9
M	12	12	8	40	44	11
L	14	14	10	42	46	13
XL	16	16	12	44	48	15
XXL	18	18	14	46	50	17
3XL	20	20	16	48	52	19
4XL	22	22	18	50	54	21
5XL	24	24	20	52	56	23

How Do I Know What Size I Am?

Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.

When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:

A. Shoulder Breadth

Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.

B. Upper Arm Girth

This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.

C. Bust

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.

D. Waist

This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.

E. Hip

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.

Pattern Format Details

Pattern Format

	Printed Pattern
	Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.

More Pattern Formats

	PDF Digital Pattern
	Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets.

For more information on digital patterns click here.