Essential Tote Bag Pattern

The Essential Tote Bag pattern has full instructions for creating a pleated look with layered fabric tubes.  There are 2 sizes: THE DEEP BAG (multifabric bag on cover) 12" w x 15" h x 4" d and the WIDE BAG (Single fabric bag on cover) 18" w x 13" w x 4" d.

Materials Needed:

• Choose a bag size and single or multi-fabric.  Fabric is 42" wide and batting is 42" wide.
• DEEP BAG - Fabric bands Single: 1/2 yd Multi: 5 @ 3/8 yd
• Lining/pocket/base fabric -Single: 1 1/2 yd Multi: Same
• Handles - Single: 1/4 yd Multi: Same
• Batting - Single:3/4 yd Multi: Same
• WIDE BAG Fabric Bands - Single: 2 yds Multi: 5@ 1/2 yd
• Lining/pocket/base fabric - Single: 1 1/2 yd Multi: Same
• Handles - Single: 1/4 yd Multi: Same
• Batting - Single: 1yd Multi: Same