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Tutorial: foldaway market tote

A step-by-step guide to making a handy reusable tote which folds away into it’s own pocket. Perfect for storing in your purse for spontaneous shopping sprees! Also makes a great knitting, lunch or gym bag.

Tutorial: foldaway market tote
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Difficulty: Moderate
Budget: Reasonable
Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

You Will Need...

  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Thread
  • Pins
  • Pattern paper (squared)
  • Sewing machine

Free Printable File

tote_pattern tote_pattern.pdf

Instructions

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    # 1 Step 1: Getting started: You will ...

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    # 2 Step 2: Fold the pocket piece with ...

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    # 3 Step 3: Place the pocket with the f...

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    # 4 Step 4: Join the main pieces {RS} t...

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    # 5 Step 5: Neaten all round the inside...

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    # 6 Step 6: Sew the bottom of the bag {...

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    # 7 Step 7: Pin the side pieces {RS} to...

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    # 8 Step 8: Sew all around the seam lea...

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    # 9 Step 9: Pink or zig-zag stitch arou...

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    # 10 Step 10: And there you have it, a s...

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