Flannel Totes Three Ways

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Large size tote: 1 yd fabric
• Medium: 1/2 yd fabric
• Clutch: 1/4 yd fabric
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
• Iron

DIRECTIONS:

1. For large tote: cut four 20"x 20" squares and two 21"x 3" rectangles (1/2" seam allowance included).
2. Sew bottom sides of two squares, right sides together. Repeat with other two squares. This seam will be the bottom of the bag.
3. Sew other two sides together to create long sides of bag. Leave a small opening in one side of a bag, this one will be the lining.
4. At the bottom of each bag, line bottom and side seam together from the inside and create a point. Sew a straight line 2 1/2" from point and perpendicular to seam to create a fold.
5. With right sides together, sew the seams together at top and turn entire piece right-sides out with lining sitting inside of bag. Topstitch 1/4" around top of bag. Sew closed small opening in lining. Create straps by sewing each longer rectangle in half, long sides together. Turn tubes right-side out and topstitch 1/4" down each long edge.
6. Place each strap 3" from the side seam of each bag, and 1" down from the top edge. Stitch 1/2" from unfinished edge of strap, then turn strap toward top of bag and edge stitch around strap to keep in place.
7. For medium tote: cut two 15"x 13" rectangles and two 21"x 2" rectangles (1/2" seam allowance included).
8. For medium tote, sew around three sides of rectangles right-sides together. Turn piece right-side out. Fold over top edge of tote 1/4" and 1/4" again and create a small hem along top edge of tote.
9. Top stitch 1/4" around closed edges of tote.
10. Create strap by sewing each long rectangle in half, long-sides together. Turn each tube right-side out and place 1" over from each side seam. Sew 1/2" from each raw edge of tube, then, with strap facing open end of bag, edge stitch around top of strap.
11. For clutch: cut two 14"x 9" rectangles (1/4" seam allowance included).
12. Sew both rectangles right-sides together, leaving a small hole for turning.
13. Turn piece right-side out. Edge stitch 1/4" on one small side of rectangle, and fold 5" toward the non-topstitched side of rectangle. This will create a pouch. Top stitch 1/4" around entire piece, closing small hole from turning.