From Merchant & Mills, The Costermonger is the essential market tote designed as a backpack. Fill it up with wholesome goodies, leaving your hands free to play with your kids, your dog, or carry your coffee.

This is a simple, satisfying sew that uses little fabric, so ideal if you're looking for a way to use up remnants or making as a present.

The instructions demonstrate how to make it with leather or webbing for the strap.

• Finished measurements: 17.75" L x  15.75" W (45cm x 40cm). 
• All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
• Skill level -beginner.
• Fabric suggestions - Oilskin, Dry Oilskin, Mid-Heavy weight Cotton Canvas or Drill, Mid weight Denim (8-14oz).
• Merchant & Mills patterns are printed within Europe; the pattern paper is 70gsm white (FSC® certified) and is made only 180km away from the printers.
• Instructions come in booklet format.
• The paper is PEFC/01-31-126certified.