Ultimate Tote Bag Tutorial by Sewspire

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Pattern Measurements

[Body Panel 15" x 12" (cut 4)] [Pocket Panel 15" x 18” (cut 4)] [Base Panel 15" x 6" (cut 2)]
[Side Panel 12" x 6" (cut 4)] [Handle 6" x 30" (cut 2)] [Side Pocket 6" x 18" (cut 4)]

Line handles, body, side and base panels with batting in the same dimensions.

Suggested seam allowance 5/8”.

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Written Instructions: Fold 4 pocket panels in half, wrong sides facing, to create pockets which measure 15” wide by 9” tall.
The folded edge will be the top of your pocket. Position base of pocket along base of each body panel with raw edges
aligned. Divide as desired to create a multi-pocket panel. Fold the 4 side pockets in half, wrong sides facing, to create
pockets which measure 6” wide by 10” tall. Position side pocket along the base of each side panel with the raw edges
aligned. Attached the side panels to the body panels. Attach the base panels to the remaining two body panels. Align the
base of each to create two large panels that resemble a T. Align the side of the side pockets with the correlated side of the
base panel and stitch. Align the base of the side panel with the side of the base panel and stitch.Turn the exterior body
panel right side out and fit interior body panel inside. Fold the top edge of the exterior body inward approximately 1” and
the top edge of the interior outward approximately 1”. Ensure the side seams are neatly aligned and then pin along the
top edge. Fold the handle pieces in half longways, wrong sides facing, to create a piece which measures 3” x 30”. Open
and fold the raw edges inward to meet on the center press line. Fold the folded outer edges over one more time to create
handle. Repeat to create two handles. Stitch down both sides of the handles. Tuck the raw edges of the handles in
between the two body layers approximately 3” from each side. Pin in place. Stitch along the top edge of the bag to finish.
Reinforce the handles with an additional row of stitching if desired.

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