Ashley Tote Bag Pattern

 The Ashley tote bag pattern is easy to make using 2 1/2" wide strips!    This pattern has 8 inside pockets plus a cell phone pocket and an MP3 player pocket on each side.  Finished size is 11 1/4" tall x 13 3/4" wide x 4" deep.

Materials Needed:  You will nedd a total of 9 (minimum) 2 1/2" x 40" strips.  For a larger variety of design, use 18 or more strips.

• Front, back, sides, ties and bottom of purse - a total of 2/3 yd of fabric
• Lining fabric & inside pockets - 7/8 yd
• Handles & front loop closure - 1/3 yd
• Crib size of 1/2 yd of 45" wide batting or 1/2 yd heavyweight flannel fabric
• 1/4 yd of 1/2" wide elastic