Large patchwork tote bag sewing tutorial - With Pockets

How to sew a large patchwork tote bag with pockets.
Irene patchwork tote bag sewing tutorial

Download the front exterior pattern diagram here :

~Supplies and Tools~
1 yard quilt weight fabric (accent fabric)
1 yard quilt weight fabric (lining)

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~Cutting Measurements~

Front Exterior Shell
- Make 24 pcs half square triangle out of the charm packs
- Cut two 15 1/2 " x 1 1/2" strips from the accent fabric
- Cut one 15 1/2" x 3"

Back Exterior Shell :
Cut one 15 1/2" x 14 1/2" out of the accent fabric

Side panels :
Cut two 14 1/2" x 5" out of the accent fabric

Bottom Gusset :
Cut one 15 1/2" x 5"

Side Exterior pocket :
Cut two 7" x 8" rectangles

Fusible woven interfacing :
Cut two 15 1/2" x 14 1/2" (front and back exterior)
Cut two 14 1/5" x 5" (side panels)
Cut one 15 1/2" x 5" (bottom gusset)

Fusible Fleece:
Cut two 14 1/2" x 13 1/2" (front and back exterior)
Cut two 13 1/2" x 4" (side panels)
Cut two 14 1/2" x 4" (bottom gusset)

Lining
Cut two 15 1/2" x 14 1/2" (front and back exterior)
Cut two 14 1/5" x 5" (side panels)
Cut one 15 1/2" x 5" (bottom gusset)

Interior zipper pocket :
Cut two 10" x 7" rectangles

Interior slip pockets
Cut one 14" x 12"

Straps
Cut two 27" x 4" strips out of the accent fabric
Cut two 27" x 2" strips out of the fusible woven interfacing

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[kathrynt.]

Thank you for this great tutorial, I learned so much and am very happy with the finished bag. Great teaching.

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[gaymaree]

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[shemmc]

I am making an unlined unquilted bag using your instructions on how to put all the pieces together. Thank you for the very clear and easy to understand steps.

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I just made this tote bag for my sister and it came out great! The directions and video were so clear and easy to follow. And it was a fun project to make. Looking forward to trying another of your patterns.

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[lang]

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[sunnylifecrochet]

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[cosmicnomad]

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