State Street Tote Bag Pattern *

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:

• PATCHWORK VERSION: scraps of fabric no smaller than 4 1/2" square amounting to 5/8 yd in various contrasting prints
• TWO CONSTRASTING FABRICS VERSION:  1 yd of fabric for outer panels
• BOTH VERSIONS:  1/4 yd of contrasting fabric for handles
• 1 3/4 yds of woven cotton fusible interfacing
• 1 3/4 yds of fusible fleece
• 1 sheet of plastic canvas at least 12" square (available at most craft stores in the needle arts section)
• Fabric glue
• 1 magnetic closure or 1 spring closure (available at www.barijonline.com)
• 4 purse feet (optional)
• Embellishment such as a vintage pin