Originally Posted by crossginny

I have the large pattern and wanted to make one smaller.
I first took the overall dimensions and multiplied them by .5.......the size I came up with was too small. so then I multiplied the dimensions by .75.........just right. : )

To make a larger tote, I'd take the original dimensions and start by multiplying by 1.25...... 13 X 1.25= 16.25
11 X 1.25= 13.75 5 X 1.25 =6.25 so your enlarged bag would be about 16 1/4" X 13 3/4" X 6 1/4"........is that the size you want finished?? If not, multiply each dimension by another enlargement.


Now, go to the pattern and look at EACH piece you need to cut, and take EACH dimension of every piece and multiply by 1.25......I would recommend doing the multiplication for each piece and writing it all down as you go.
Then double check your numbers BEFORE you cut any of your fabric.....