General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse/what did I learn today!chat with friends old/new, 1 by Bettypauze

Bettypauze wrote:
know I posted and commented on last posts..having internet issues guess my posts are floating their way to your homes..lol

Debbie, hope you are enjoying a sunshine day..

have a few photo's for those who might attempt a tote bag..
the bag has front and inside pockets and a drawstring for those who fill their bags to the brim lol

pattern calls for 2 pieces cut 18 x 22" for main bag body, cut 2 linings same size

as you can see below I've sewn 5" blocks of scrap blocks for both front and back 5 blocks across and 4 rows will give you slightly a bag a few inches larger but I find I like the finished bags better.

Once you make the panel and have batting attached, sew along the blocks as shown

then cut out a 2 1/2" square out of bottom corners as shown on both panels