The Costermonger

The Costermonger is the essential market tote designed as a backpack. Fill it up with wholesome goodies, leaving your hands free to tickle your dog. This is a simple satisfying sew that uses little fabric so ideal for using up some of your stash or making as a present. The instructions show you how to make it with leather or webbing.

Finished measurements length 45cm, width 40cm.

Fabric suggestions - Oilskin, Dry Oilskin, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Drill, Mid weight Denim (8-14oz). All hardware, leather and fabric suggestions can be found by clicking on the 'suitable fabrics' tab.

Fabric Requirements: (this is an unlined bag)

• 80 - 98cm wide - 0.95M
• 98 - 150cm wide - 0.70M

Leather Strap Version: 

• Rivets 9MM x 8.
• Metal sliders 1" x 4
• Leather Strap 1" x  2
• Matching thread

Visit the pattern designers webpage for more information The Costermonger.

Main Fabric offers this pattern in paper or digital (PDF) format. 

We ship within Canada and the USA through Canada Post or UPS.

Shipping Domestically: Shipping costs are flat rate based on your total purchase price before tax. Shipping is free on orders over $150 CAD. Shipping is a flat rate of $12 CAD on purchases of $149.99 CAD or less. Express shipping rates are available on some packages. 

Shipping to USA: Shipping costs are flat rate based on your total purchase price before tax. Shipping is free on orders over $225 CAD. Shipping is a flat rate of $25 CAD on purchases of $224.99 CAD or less. Express shipping rates are available on some packages. 

For local sewers - Curb-side pick-up is free and is an available option at checkout. Customers will receive an email within 48 hours notifying them that their package is ready for pick-up. Customers must pick-up their package during normal store hours, bring order confirmation for proof of purchase. 

For returns please see our return policy. 

At this point in time we are not shipping to international addresses, but we hope to offer that in the near future.