The State Street Tote Pattern by Bari J. is a unique bag that can be made in patchwork or 2 contrasting fabrics. There are instructions for a spring closure or a magnetic fastener and this pattern is easy to make. Finished size is 13" W x 13" W x 3" D.
Materials Needed:
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PATCHWORK VERSION: scraps of fabric no smaller than 4 1/2" square amounting to 5/8 yd in various contrasting prints
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TWO CONSTRASTING FABRICS VERSION: 1 yd of fabric for outer panels
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BOTH VERSIONS: 1/4 yd of contrasting fabric for handles
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1 3/4 yds of woven cotton fusible interfacing
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1 3/4 yds of fusible fleece
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1 sheet of plastic canvas at least 12" square (available at most craft stores in the needle arts section)
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Fabric glue
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1 magnetic closure or 1 spring closure (available at www.barijonline.com)
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4 purse feet (optional)
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Embellishment such as a vintage pin
