Dakota Tote Bag Digital Sewing Pattern – Everyday Handbag

Meet Dakota, the newest digital sewing pattern from Modella Pattern! This stylish, compact, and highly functional tote bag is perfect for your everyday adventures. Whether you choose to upcycle an old pair of jeans or use premium canvas or faux leather, the Dakota bag is designed to turn heads and keep your essentials organized.

⚠️ Please Note: This listing is for a digital PDF downloadable sewing pattern, NOT a physical bag.

Languages:

This pattern includes instructions in Turkish and English.

No other languages are available at this time.

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All pattern files are digital downloads only — no physical items will be shipped.

Please read the description carefully before purchase.

This pattern is optimized for medium to heavy-weight, non-stretch woven fabrics to give the bag its structured look:

Denim / Jeans (Perfect for upcycling!)

Canvas & Duck cloth

Upholstery fabrics

Faux leather or heavy linen

Height: 19 cm (7.5 in)

Width: 22 cm (8.6 in)

Depth: 10 cm (3.9 in)

How to Measure

• Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
• Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist (just above the belly button).
• Hip: Measure around the fullest part of your hips, about 20 cm (8”) below your waistline.

Notes

• This chart is based on woven fabrics (non-stretch). For stretchy fabrics, you may size down.
• All Modella Patterns include seam allowance unless otherwise stated.
• Compare your body measurements with the finished garment measurements in product photos for the best fit.

You will receive instant access to print-at-home and copy-shop files:

A4 PDF (For home printing)

US Letter PDF (For home printing)

A0 PDF (For large format copy shop printing)
Instructions: Please note that there are no written instructions included with this pattern. Instead, a comprehensive, step-by-step video tutorial is provided via a link/QR code in your files, guiding you through the entire assembly process visually.

Intermediate