Quilting: Easy Breezy Padded Tote & Accessory Bag

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Easy Breezy Padded Tote & Accessory Bag Pattern

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Category:

Quilting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Girls

Item:

Bag

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Basic sewing and quilting skills

Pattern Description:

Here's an easy tote to stitch and quit in a hurry. The inside padding in the tote and the coordinating accessory bag makes them perfect for safely carrying your laptop or other valuables. There's even a padded pocket attached to the tote lining sized to fit most e-readers. Stitch-and-flip the strips in place on the tote body padding to piece and quilt it all in one. The lined tote is an easy afternoon project once you've gathered your favorite fabrics in three coordinating prints. The stacked heart appliques add a little pizzazz to the front of the tote. Straps are also padded for your carrying comfort. Make the coordinating padded Accessory Bag to house your computer and e-reader cords, and USB sticks, or use it for your small digital camera and cord. Or, use it as a cosmetic bag or to hold hand-sewing supplies.
Finished Sizes
Laptop Tote: 18" Tall x 14" wide fits laptops up to 12" x 17"; the inside padded pocket will accommodate e-readers up to 7" wide x 9" tall.

Accessory Bag: Approximately 6" tall x 9" across the bottom and 1-1/2" across the shaped bottom corners

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

See pattern description for this information.

Materials:

Basic sewing and quilting tools
See the pattern for fabric requirements
Soft and Stable interfacing or polyester fleece for the inner padding;

You Will Also Need:

Thread
Fusible web for appliques
Optional: Buttons for embellishing the straps
Zipper for Accessory Bag