WILD FLOWERS COLLECTION

TOTE BAG
Finished Size: 13in x 12in x 5in

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before starting your project

Fabric A 42"

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Supplies Needed
Wild Flowers Fabrics
l 2 Stash Starters (1 yd.)
Other Supplies
l 3 yds. nylon webbing for
straps (1in width)
l 5∕8 yd. Pellon® 987F Fusible Fleece
l 1 yd. Pellon® SF101 Shapeflex
CUTTING
Fabric A: 1 - 20" x 32" (bag)
1 - 19" x 31" (lining)
Fabric B: 1 - 16" x 21" (outside pockets) 36" Bag Lining
2 - 12 ½" x 10" (inside pockets)
Fusible Fleece: 20" x 32"
Fusible Interfacing: 19" x 31"
Quilting
1. Following manufacturer’s instructions, apply fusible fleece to the wrong side of the
bag and fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the lining.

fusible interfacing
l Coordinating thread
l Removable marker (to show on
print fabric)
l Snap (optional)
l Basic sewing supplies
l Rotary cutter, mat, and
acrylic ruler
l Sewing machine and iron
l Even-feed foot (optional)
l 5in x 13in firm cardboard or
2. With a removable marker, mark diagonal quilting lines 3" apart in both directions
on the right side of the bag. Quilt along lines using a serpentine or straight stitch (Dia. A).
Note: If needed, use the even-feed foot.
3. Trim bag to match the lining piece. Remove markings from bag. Mark the crosswise
and widthwise centers of the bag and lining with a marker or thread basting (Dia. A). Set
lining aside until Step 11.
Dia. A
Bag Lining

plastic canvas (optional)

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Use a ¼" seam

allowance for
all seams unless
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Place fabrics right

sides together when
piecing. (RST means
“right sides together”.)
 Dia. B
MAKING THE BAG
Outside Pocket
4. Fold outside pocket in half with long edges matching. Sew around the outside edges leaving a 4"
opening for turning (Dia. B). Clip corners diagonally and turn right side out. Press well. Topstitch along
short ends. Fold in quarters and press firmly to form placement folds.
5. Place the pocket on the bag matching center markings and baste in place along long edges (Dia. C).
6. Before sewing the webbing, use a match or other heat source to seal the ends to prevent raveling.
Leave 4"

Fold
Fold webbing in half and mark the center with a pin. open
7. With one end at the bag center, lay webbing along one side of pocket, centering it over the pocket’s
long edges (Dia. D). Place the center pin in the webbing at the opposite side of pocket at center fold; pin
webbing evenly in place over pocket sides. Abut ends of webbing together; pin or baste. Note: Take care
that the webbing is not twisted while pinning it in place. Topstitch along the edges of the webbing and stop
stitching ½" from the top edges of the bag. Remove thread basting, if used.
8. Fold bag in half with right sides together and pin sides. Sew side seams and finger press seams open. Dia. C Basting

9. To box the bottom, bring center bottom crease to the side seam (right sides together). Mark 2 ½" from
the point and stitch from edge to edge (Dia. E). Repeat for other side.
10. Turn bag right side out. Press along top, bottom and side edges. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the
webbing with the hot iron! Pin the bag layers together and edge stitch along the bottom and sides of
bag for shaping (Dia. F). Note: The stitching at the bottom edge will prevent items in the outside pocket
Basting
from slipping into the bag bottom.
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MAKING THE LINING

11 Fold inside pockets in half with right sides of long edges matching; pin. Sew around the edges
leaving a 3" opening on the long side. Clip corners diagonally and turn right side out. Press. Topstitch
along the folded edges.
12. Center pockets on short ends of lining 4" from the short edges (Dia. G). Sew in place by stitching
around the sides and bottom. Stitch through the pockets to divide into smaller sections, if desired.
13. Pin and sew side seams leaving a 5" opening on one side for turning. Box corners following Step 9 above.

Dia. D
FINISHING THE BAG
14. Pin straps away from the top edge of bag. Place the bag inside of the lining
matching side seams and top edges; pin and sew.
Stop stitching
15. Turn bag right side out through opening and sew closed. Push lining into ½" from edge
bag. Press top edge.
16. Unpin straps and edge stitch around the top of bag, catching the straps in
the stitching.
17. Sew a snap closure inside the bag at the top edge, if desired.
Start webbing
18. Optional: Use remaining fabric to make a cover for the cardboard/plastic here
canvas and place in bottom of bag.
Dia. G
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Dia. E Dia. F 4" from edge Lining nte webbing
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2 ½" Fusible Fleece

Finished Care Instructions: Machine wash in cold water; 4" from edge
gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low.
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