Little Traveler's Companion

The Little Traveler's Companion by Melissa Stramel of Lilac Lane includes sewing instructions for creating a tote bag for children to carry their belongings when they travel! There are also instructions for a small pillow, and this tote can hold books, toys, snacks, handheld video games, and other necessities for that trip. This pattern is recommended for the advanced beginner and finished size for the pillow is 12" x 16" and the tote bag measures 12" x 14".

Materials Needed:

• 4 pieces of coordinating fabric, 1/2 yard each
• 2 yards of 1 1/4" cotton webbing
• 2 zippers, 7" long
• 1 1/2 yards of trim (if desired)
• 1 yard of 3/4" wide Velcro
• 15" Soft & Stable by Annie Stabilizer (60" wide) or 1 1/4 yard other heavy-weight interfacing
• 12" x 16" pillow form