Hi friends! Today I’m going to show you how to make a really fun and easy patchwork quilted tote bag. It’s super cute and beginner friendly too!
Watch my Quilted Patchwork Tote Bag Tutorial here!
Supplies used:
- 5 fat quarters OR scraps to fit sizes mentioned below. (I used Farmer’s Daughter by LellaBoutique for Moda)
- 1 Moda Mini-Charm pack OR 42 – 2.5” x 2.5” squares
- Cotton Batting
- Olfa Splash 45mm Rotary Trimmer
- Creative Grids Acrylic Ruler
- American Crafts Self-healing mat
- Sewing Pins
- Clover Wonder Clips
- 505 Spray Adhesive
- Panasonic NI-WL600 Cordless Iron
Cutting instructions:
Outside fabric: If creating your own unique outside fabric, final measurement should be about 14.5” x 27”
- Top fabric: Cut two pieces 3.5” x 14.5”
- Patchwork section: 1 Moda Mini-Charm pack OR 42 – 2.5” x 2.5” squares
- Bottom: Cut one piece 9” x 14.5”
Lining Fabric:
- Cut two pieces 13.5” x 14.5”. (If you’re using fat quarters like I am cut two pieces of 10.5” x 14.5” and two pieces of 3.5” x 14.5”)
Straps:
- Cut two 4” x 22” strips
Pocket:
- Cut one 9” x 11.5” piece
Batting: (For a bag that holds its shape better you can use fusible fleece or Fusible Foam stabilizer. )
- Outside piece: 30” x 16”
- Pocket piece: 5-1/4” x 6 3/4”
- Strap pieces: Two 1-1/4” x 22” strips
Finished bag size: 12” h x 13.5” w
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Love it, it is so cute can’t wait to make some for Christmas presents! Did you get your charm packs online or is there a fabric store that sells them?
I usually get them on Etsy or at Fat Quarter Shop.
I love how you made this step by step. It was easy to follow as a beginner. I chose more bold colors for mine and I can’t wait to start making some for friends.
Can I get printed instructions?
There are cutting instructions in this blog post, but the assembly instructions are the video. Sorry, no written download!
A friend shared this tote pattern with me and I love it!
Erica I love this Patchwork Tote Bag and I purchased the exact same Moda Mini Charm Pack. You give very good instructions and that makes this project easy to understand.
Thank you for such a wonderful video. Easy to follow. I love it !!!
This was my first project and I just love my little tote 😊
I am not an auditory learner. I must have written instructions to be able read several times in order to follow them. Very disappointing that you don’t have them all written out.
Hi Karen,
I apologize, I do have the cutting instructions written out for you. And I’m working on adding written instructions for my video projects for future depending on time and complexity. Sometimes it’s easier to show how to do something in a video rather than write it down.
I’m going to make one.
Hi!
I just finished making this little bag as a 30th birthday present for my friend with all fabrics that reminded me of our childhood, I absolutely love it! The video was really easy to follow and I’m quite new to sewing/quilting, Thanks so much.
That’s great I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hi Erica, I’m in process of making the bag with the Bee Joyful fabrics from Moda for my granddaughter who is in the “Beehive” class of girls at our church. She is in Idaho Falls and I’m in Wisconsin. I wonder if I can post a photo here before I send it. (?). I’m new at quilting and making totes. Haven’t sewn in years and your tutorial is so clear and to follow. thank you.
Hi Maria,
Thanks so much I’m glad my tutorial helped you! Please send me a pic!
I’m trying to figure out how to get photo on here in comment box from my files. LOL- I thought I was techie grandma and can’t figure this out. Any help is welcome. Can I use the website name “confessionsofahoneschooler.com (?)
I don’t think you can post a photo in my comments, sorry! But you’re welcome to email me your pictures or tag me on social media! 🙂