This Charming Tote Can be Used as a Purse
Make It Up in Your Colors!
This pretty patchwork tote bag is a perfect project for some of those scraps. Choose a combination of fabrics you love and enjoy the resulting one-of-a-kind bag.
While fairly deep, the bag is small enough to be used as a purse. A zipper secures the contents, or make a snap closure if you prefer (the zipper is quite easy to install).
Lengthen the handle, if you want, or leave it short to carry in your hand or slip over your forearm.
We love the scrappy patchwork appeal of the bag shown here. However, we can also imagine it in more coordinated color themes. Black and tan would be a stylish choice, or consider colors that you wear a lot.
The bag also lends itself to other piecing designs. It’s great for using pieces of patchwork and orphan blocks you already have on hand.
We found the following examples on Ellyn’s Place.
Learn more about the bag above here.
Learn more about the bag above here.
Learn more about the bag above here.
Learn more about the bag above here.
The finished tote, from Three Owls Handmade, is 10″ w x 4″ d x 7″ h. The handle drop is 4″.
Thank you so much for the tutorial for this really cute tote bag. I’m anxious to try it.
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try this pattern