The Portland Tote is set to become your most reached-for handbag; compact in size yet roomy enough to fit all your everyday essentials. It comes with multiple straps and lots of pocket options (we know you love a pocket!).
On the outside the Portland Tote features a roomy slip pocket which closes at the top with a strong magnetic snap. Inside you’ll find a handy slip pocket for quick access items and there’s also an internal zip pocket for keeping your valuables extra secure.
The bag is closed with a recessed zip - which is easier to sew than it sounds - giving a clean look to the bag whilst also protecting the contents. Carry the bag around with either the handles or the removable cross-body strap, which can easily be adjusted using the slider if you’d prefer it to sit on your shoulder.
The outer fabric we’ve sourced for the Portland is a hardwearing cotton canvas with a dry wax finish from outdoor fabric experts British Millerain. The finish on the fabric makes it water resistant, so you don’t need to worry if you and your bag get caught in the rain! To pair with this fabric we’ve sourced all the hardware you need, from perfectly coordinating YKK zips for the main bag closure, to d-rings, snaps and sliders which all match with each other for that really professional finish.
We’ve chosen two different base cloths in three colours for this kit: dry wax Ranger cotton in olive and navy, and dry wax Tin Cloth cotton in tan.
These fabrics are made by British Millerain, who are renowned for making top quality outerwear fabrics. These dense canvases have a very subtle dry wax finish applied to both sides of the fabric, making them water resistant and giving the fabric a stiffer handle, which is perfect for bags! The olive and navy fabrics are heavier in weight than the tan colourway due to the different finish which has been applied. As the tan fabric is drapier we have provided interfacing to give the outside of the bag more structure.
For the lining we've included a classic navy striped cotton from Sevenberry. This fabric is 100% cotton and a nice medium weight, making it an ideal choice for bag lining. The navy stripe also pairs really well with each of the outer fabrics.
To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above by swiping left.
