The Pockets Tote Pattern

 The Pockets Tote Bag Pattern by Cotton Ginny's has 5 easy ways to make pockets, including a gathered pocket for your cell phone, glasses, etc. This also makes a great diaper bag.  Finished size is 12 inches H x 14 inches W x 4 inches D.

Materials Needed:

• Outer Fabric: 1/2 yd or 2 fat quarters
• Lining fabric: 1/2 yd or 2 fat quarters (shows along top front of purse)
• POCKETS: Base pocket - 1 fat quarter
• Gathered pocket - 1 fat quarter plus 3/8 inch wide elastic, 6 inches long
• Flap pocket - 1 fat quarter
• Lining pocket - 1 fat quarter, or use fabric left over from flap pocket
• HANDLES - 1/4 yd if using 1 fabric for handles.  If using 2 fabrics, you will need 1/8 yd of each
• 1/2 yd Pellon Fusible Thermolam Plus or a non-fusible craft fleece
• Timtex for bottom support or Pellon's Peltex 3 1/2 inches x 13 inches
• Eyelash trim, large size, 1 yd show on cat tote (optional)
• Large button, up to 1 1/2 inch
• Diasppear marker and clear drying craft glue
• Purse Tissue Holder - 6 inches x 7 inches for outer fabric and 6 inches x 8 inches for lining (lining shows as band on front)