Tote Bag Tutorial Index

If you are looking for a fabulous tote bag to make and use, follow these seven lessons and you'll be the proud owner of a great tote bag similar to this:

• Lesson 1: Fabric


• Lesson 2: Inside Lining and Pockets


• Lesson 3: Handles


• Lesson 4: Outside Shell Pockets and Trim


• Lesson 4a: A different way to construct the outside shell pockets
  


• Lesson 5: Boxing the Corners, Combining Outside Shell and Lining


• Lesson 6: Zippered Extension


• Lesson 7: Attaching Handles and Zippered Extension

My first tote bag using this pattern was made with discontinued upholstery samples from my local furniture store. The tote bag I made for Lyn as part of the Stitcher's Angel Swap was also made from this pattern. And all the tote bags I made for the Holiday Fair at my son's school were made using the same basic method. So you see that there are lots of ways you can personalize this pattern and make it unique. Once you make your first, you will be a tote bag pro!

Pat made one and sent pictures. Check it out here.

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