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Two-Hour Tote Bag

comments (5) July 2nd, 2007     

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GorgeousThings Ann Steeves, contributor
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This two-hour tote is a great carryall for the beach this summer.
Stitch on sturdy webbing straps.
The strap outlines and secures the side pocket...smart and strong!
This two-hour tote is a great carryall for the beach this summer.

This two-hour tote is a great carryall for the beach this summer.

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4. Attach the outside pocket
Attach the pocket to the front of your bag. To do this, align the bottom centers of the pocket and the bag rectangle, with the pocket's wrong side against the bag's right side. Baste the pocket in place close to the raw edges of the pocket.


 Add an outside pocket to the front of the tote--perfect for keeping your sunscreen at hand on the beach.

5. Attach the shoulder straps
Cut two lengths of webbing, each 50 inches long. Position one end of the first strap at the bottom of the bag front, centering the strap over the raw edge of the pocket piece. Pin the strap in place, extending it from the lower edge of the bag to the upper hem.


 Pin one strap to the bag, centering it over the pocket edge.

Starting at the bottom of the bag, stitch close to the edge of your webbing up one side. When you reach the top of your bag, drop your needle into the fabric and pivot the bag. Continue stitching across the top of the bag to the other edge of the webbing.


 Edgestitch the webbing strap in place, sewing up one side, across the top, and back down the other side.

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Comments (5)

SusieQP writes: Perfect! I want to make my own shopping bags so that I can make ones that are of high-quality and washable instead of buying the cheapy reusable shopping bags they sell at the grocery store. This is the perfect simple pattern I was looking for! I like the idea of using the webbing at handles since fabric handles may not be as durable.

Great Job!!

Thanks for sharing!
Posted: 3:53 pm on August 10th
GrammieB writes: I'm going to make these to go on the handle of walkers. I live in an Assisted Living Facility , have made some bags but nothing as nice as these.
Thanks for sharing the pattern with us. I live in Canby just south of Portland.
God Bless
Grammie B
Posted: 11:28 pm on August 9th
sheilac writes: Great tote. I will be making lots of these.
thanks
Posted: 4:27 pm on June 22nd
Laurel_Tuohy writes: CraftStylish members love their totes and this one is no exception - Thanks Ann!
Posted: 10:08 pm on June 19th
mini_vampire writes: it is exactly what i was looking for it is totally awesome
whoa it is sweet thanx
Posted: 9:59 am on June 16th
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