The Veranda Tote Pattern is made from scraps of fabric and has instructions for both a pieced bag or an un-pieced tote and can be made mostly from fat quarters. There are comfortable double handles and the finished size is 11 1/2"W x 11"H x 5"D.
Materials Needed:
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Middle portion - 1 fat quarter
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Side panels (un-pieced version) - 1 fat quarter
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Side panels (pieced version) - Scraps from other sections of this bag
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Handles - 1 fat quarter
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Large outer pockets and linings - 1 fat quarter
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Ruffles - 1 fat quarter
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Small outer pocket and lining - 1 fat quarter
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Bag lining - 1/2 yd or 2 matching fat quarters
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Inner pockets - 1/2 yd or 2 matching fat quarters
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Button loop, inside pocket trim (optional), button covering (optional), cover for rigid bottom insert - 1 fat quarter
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Pellon 987F fusible fleece - 1 1/2 yd
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Matte board - cut to finished size approximately 5" x 11"
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For a matching fabric covered button - (1) - 1 1/2" Dritz Half Ball Cover Button