Reversible Triangle Tote
Item #
472512786P19
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 1yd cotton fabric, print A
- 1yd cotton fabric, print B
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Basic sewing supplies
- Yardstick (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
- Cutting Fabric Pieces:
- Trim selvedge edges from both pieces of fabric so that they are both 44"x 36".
- Sew fabric into a loop:
- Fold fabric in half, right sides together, matching the 36" long sides.
- Sew along the 36" side with 1/4" seam allowance.
- Repeat for second piece of fabric.
- Cut fabric into triangles:
- Using a yardstick or other straight edge, mark a diagonal line on the tube of fabric from corner to corner.
- Cut along the line.
- Unfold the fabric into 2 triangles. One triangle with have a seam down the middle: press the seam open.
- Repeat for the second fabric.
- Sew triangles:
- Match 1 triangle of fabric A and 1 triangle of fabric B, right sides together.
- Pin along the 2 sides of the triangle, leaving the bottom, shorter edge open.
- Sew along the 2 sides using 1/4" seam allowance.
- Clip the pointed seam allowance at the top of the triangle close to the seam.
- Turn the triangle right sides out and press.
- Top stitch along the 2 sides.
- Repeat with other 2 triangles.
- Assembling the bag:
- Fold the triangles in half across the bottom and mark the center of each with a pin. Lay triangles flat.
- Overlap the triangles so that 1 lower corner from each meet at the center mark of the other.
- Pin along the angle seam where the triangles overlap. To make a pocket, mark an opening about 5" long toward the top of the overlap.
- Sew along the edge on both sides, leaving an opening if a pocket is desired.
- Overlap the other half of the triangles so that the corners meet at the center and bottom forms a loop.
- Pin and sew the overlapped seams in the same manner as the other side.
- Lay the bag flat with the exterior fabric facing out. Pin across the bottom edge.
- Sew the bottom edge with 1/4" seam allowance through all layers.
- Trim seam allowance back to 1/8". Clip the bottom corner seam allowances at an angle to reduce bulk.
- Turn bag with the lining out. Press along the bottom edge, using steam to help flatten the bulk in the seam.
- Sew the bottom edge with 1/4" seam allowance, enclosing the 1/8" seam allowance from before in a French seam.
- Tie the straps of the bag together in a knot or overlap by 2" and sew a box stitch through all layers to connect the strap.
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Mack from
Waste of time and fabric
Wish I had read the reviews before starting. I’ve been sewing more than 60 years and thought this would be easy. Had to rely on my experience to DIY a finish. Very frustrating
Date published: 2025-04-11
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Kath from
Cute Project, Frustrating Instructions
I have to agree with the previous reviews. I was, however, determined to complete the tote, for better or worse. I felt compelled to write up my own set of instructions, with photos and illustrations. Hope it will help ease some of the frustration for some of you.
Date published: 2025-03-25
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Doggie 39 from
Difficult explanation
Way too confusing. Tried with paper to get the gist of it. Hate to use two yards of fabric to follow a pattern that may or may not work out. Poor directions.
Date published: 2025-03-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
IrKristin from
Horrible Explanation!!!
Terrible explanations, particularly when you get to the part of putting the bag together. I totally expected more from a fabric /craft store!
Pictures or a youtube video would be helpful!
If I were you I would refrain from putting things like this in your emails until someone can do a better job! I made how I could then scrapped the bottom part and did it my own way.
Even if you have one made up as an example in store would be an idea!
Date published: 2025-01-10
Rated 1 out of
5
by
skyie from
Not good pattern
I used a large sheets of paper to figure this out and no luck. Marked all sides. Something has got to off on this pattern. A video or more pics would help.
Date published: 2025-01-08
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Becky from
Terrible pattern
I attempted, but what the heck?! Too confusing! I don’t even think it would work with pictures. This is definitely NOT for beginners.
Date published: 2025-01-07
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Beginning student from
Sorry, what am I supposed to be making here?!?
I am totally lost with this project! I thought this was for beginners but I need to see what’s going on. Photos, video, something to see what it should look like as I go along.
Date published: 2025-01-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mimi from
Needs some updating
I would like to make this project, but the directions are too vague without illustrations. Please update your website. By, the way, I am an experienced seamstress - sounds like a good project to complete with my granddaughter. However, the way it is written would discourage people from trying it.
Date published: 2025-01-06