HOW TO MAKE A FRILLY TOTE
MATERIALS
• 1 metre pink gingham at least 150cm (59%8) wide
• 50cm (1934) lightweight interfacing
• 5 x 10cm (2 x 4) red cotton
• 10 x 10cm (4 x 4) green cotton
• 20cm (778) of 1cm (3/8) wide green ribbon
• Red and green embroidery thread
• Fabric marker
• Matching pink thread
• Dark thread
• Sewing machine
• Tracing paper
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01 First create the pattern pieces for the bag. Using the tracing paper, draw a rectangle 27 x 32cm a (1057 x 125/8), then cut out and fold in half lengthways. Place a small bowl on the bottom corner and draw around it to create a round edge. Mark this pattern piece A - this will be the main bag and lining. Draw a second rectangle 142 x 12cm (5578 x 434), mark this with a B - this will be the ruffle. Draw out a third rectangle 46 x 7cm (1878 x 234), mark this with a C - this will be the handles. Make a fourth rectangle 120 x 4cm (4714 x 155) and mark with a D- this will be the tie.
02 Pin the pattern pieces to the gingham fabric and cut out. Cut four of pattern piece A, two of B, one of C and one of D. For the interfacing, cut two of piece A and two of C.
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