43. Jody Ray – Bow Tuck Tote Bag

jodyray001@msn.com

All Day

Use your favorite fabrics to create this useful 11” x 10” x 5” tote bag in the style of Vera Bradley. With interior, divided pockets and a button closure, you’ll love carrying it around. And once you’ve learned the tricks, you’ll want to make many more for yourself and your friends.

Skill Level: Experienced beginners and up

Pattern Fee: $9.65

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Fabric Requirements and Supply List:

Top portion: front & back: ¼ yard or fat quarter

Bottom portion: front & back: 1/6 yard or fat eighth

Bag lining: 3/8 yard

Front pocket: 4 ½” x 7” piece

Front pocket lining (also makes trim): 6” x 7” piece

Inside pockets: 1/3 yard

Handles: 1/3 yard

Button loop & ties: 1/8 yard

Cover for bottom matte board (inside): 9” x 12”

Pellon fusible fleece: 1 ¼ yards

Decorative button for loop closure

Matte board or cardboard: 4” x 11” (I double the thickness of the board)

Cutting Instructions:

Top portion: front & back: 2 – 7” x 17”

Bottom portion: 2 – 5” x 17”

Lining: 2 – 11 ½” x 17”

Front pocket: 1 – 4 ½” x 7”

Front pocket lining: 1 – 6” x 7”

Inside pockets: 1 – 11” x width of fabric

Handles: 2 – 5” x width of fabric

Button loop & ties: 2 – 1 ½” x width of fabric

Matte board cover: 1 – 9” x 12”

Pellon fusible fleece:

4 – 11 ½” x 17”

1 – 4 ½” x width of fabric

2 – 5” x width of fabric

1 – 4 ½” x 7”