Quilted Patchwork Mini Tote Bag

by | Jan 31, 2019 | Bag, quilting, Sewing, Tutorial, Tutorials, video

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Hi everyone! I have such a fun tutorial for you today! I love little knitting, crochet, and craft supply bags and so today I’ll show you how to make this super easy Patchwork Mini Tote Bag.

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Watch my Quilted Patchwork Mini Tote Bag tutorial here:

 

Download the Patchwork Mini Tote Bag PDF cutting instructions here!

 

    • Outside Fabric: (2) 12.5” x 12.5” (Front/Back Piece)
    • Front Pocket Fabric: · (12) 3.5” x 3.5” (Patchwork Pocket)
    • Pocket Binding: (1) 2.5” x 12.5”
    • Lining Fabric: (2) 12.5” x 12.5” (Inside Bag Lining), (1) 9.5” x 12.5” (Front Pocket Lining)
    • Straps Fabric: (2) 3.5” x 17” strips
    • Inside Pocket: (1) 7.5” x 11”
    • 100% Cotton Batting OR Fusible Fleece: (1) 9.5” x 12.5” (Front Pocket), (2) 1-3/8 x 16” (Handle Straps)
    • In-R-Form Foam Stabilizer (or batting): (2) 12.5” x 12.5” (handles)
    • Zipper: 14” polyester zipper

 

This bag is a great way to practice your quilting skills and maybe even learn something new! I’ll be showing you how to do a simple patchwork panel with binding for the front pocket.

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You’ll also learn how to add a zipper to your project. I know zippers can seem daunting, but trust me it’s so easy you’ll be glad you gave it a go!

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We’ll also be adding a fun inside pocket that you can customize to fit your needs. I like to put my knitting needles, extra scissors and stitch markers in here!

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I’ve also added these cute accent handle straps so you can carry your mini tote bag around with you wherever you go!

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Links for products I used in this tutorial:

 

 

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Anchors Away Zipper Tote Bag Tutorial

by | Sep 7, 2018 | Bag, Home Economics, Pattern, quilting, Sewing, Tutorials

Anchors Away Zipper Tote Bag Tutorial is a post from Confessions of a Homeschooler. If you’ve enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Erica on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Google+! Also be sure to stop by her Community to join the discussion or her Store to see her latest items!

Hi everyone! I have a really fun zipper tote bag tutorial for you today! And it comes with my FREE Anchor’s Away quilt block too!

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I’m calling this one my Anchors Away Bag and it features the Nest fabric line by LellaBoutique for Moda. This bag has a top zipper enclosure, fun handles, an inside pocket, and a front pocket with my cute Anchors Away quilt block on it.

This bag is super cute, but still fairly easy. Even the anchor block is pretty beginner friendly, so I hope you’ll give it a try!

Let’s get started sewing shall we?

Watch my Anchor’s Away Zipper Tote Bag Tutorial video here:

 

–>> Download the ANCHORS AWAY BAG PDF here!

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Products Used in this tutorial:

My Sewing Machine

My Quilting Tutorials:

–>> Download the ANCHORS AWAY BAG PDF here!

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