Hidden Treasure Tote Pattern

The Hidden Treasure Tote bag pattern by The Creative Thimble has 2 large front pockets and 3 zippered outside back pockets plus instructions for a mini-sized purse, which can be carried secured inside your tote!  The mini purse has 2 outside pockets and a zippered top closure.  The finished size of the tote is approximately 17" W x 12" H and the mini purse is 7" W x 8 1/2" H.  Templates are included for the front flap and a triangle template for the bottom of the bag.

Materials Needed:

• Siz 1/2 yard cuts of coordinating fabrics (You can use fewer than 6 or more fabrics for your tote).  Example: Three fabrics = 1 yard of each fabric
• Decor Bond interfacing - (44" wide) 2 yards
• Handles - 1 1/2 yards of 1" wide purchased webbing (only if you are not making fabric handles)
• Zippers - One to three zippers for the back of the tote (The back zippers can be from 4" to 14" long and match or coordinate with pattern piece #1.  If you are cutting the zippers, they need to be plastic/nylon).
• 3/4" Magnetic snap
• Four - 1" rectangle rings or 1" D-Rings (optional)
• Template plastic or card stock - 8 1/2" x 11" sheet
• 12" of "sew in" Velcro (1/2" to 3/4" wide) to match the mini hidden purse
• 1/2 yard of 1/4" piping for around the flap (optional)