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Tote bag our guild makes for a women's shelter
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Our guild makes tote bags for a local shelter. I put a link to a post I made that shows photos of the simple assembly we use to make these totes.
We received a request from the shelter to make the tote bags larger. The larger tote shown in my picture is cut from 18" x 36" rectangles vs the 15 x 30 we use to make. The flap was eliminated for the Larger totes in order to be able to fill them up with more items. The finished size was 14" h x 17"w x 6" deep (boxing corners 3") https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/quilted-tote-bag-scrap-strips-t278596.html :) |
What terrific totes and what a wonderful guild project for a good cause. Thank you for sharing the measurements and instructions. I will definitely have to make one…
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Is there a reason to not use rectangles that are cut width of fabric instead of the 30"? It would make the bag even bigger without leaving the scrap. piece. This is a great project!
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Lovely tote! For smaller totes, I was able to use the La-Z-boy upholstery swatches (the big ones14x22?) that I got free as they were discontinued. I made a ton of them that we stuffed with supplies to go to missions. Might be an idea if you can get a furniture store in your area to donate.
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That's such a good idea! I love your retro looking fabic.
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What a great useful, thoughtful and generous idea. Thanks for sharing.
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What a great charity program for your guild! I love them!!
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Originally Posted by illinois
(Post 8535899)
Is there a reason to not use rectangles that are cut width of fabric instead of the 30"? It would make the bag even bigger without leaving the scrap. piece. This is a great project!
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 8535902)
Lovely tote! For smaller totes, I was able to use the La-Z-boy upholstery swatches (the big ones14x22?) that I got free as they were discontinued. I made a ton of them that we stuffed with supplies to go to missions. Might be an idea if you can get a furniture store in your area to donate.
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That's a great tote and pretty fabrics.
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