Enjoy the Journey Tote

Fabric Requirements:

Notes:

• Finished Size: 13" x 17"
• All seam allowances are 1/4" unless noted.
• * = Adhere fusible adhesive to back of fabric before die-cutting the shapes. Save the negative fabric.

Piecing the Project:

1. Place a 2 1/2" Circle onto a solid 5" Square and heat set in place with an iron. Repeat until all Circles have been fused to Squares.
2. Place a 5" Square with the Circle cut out of it on top of a solid 5" Square and heat set in place with an iron. Repeat until all Squares with the Circle cut outs have been fused to Squares.
3. Sew Squares together, 3 across by 4 down, to form a pieced body panel. Repeat to form the other side of the bag body.
4. Sew the side panels to the bottom panel along the 5" ends to make one 5" x 49" side panel/bottom unit.
5. Layer the batting with the two body pieces and the side panel/bottom unit and quilt as desired.
6. Stitch the front and back body pieces to side panel/bottom unit.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 6 with the lining fabric.
8. With right sides together, stitch body to lining along top edge, leaving a 6" opening.
9. Turn right side out and press with iron.
10. Stitch opening in lining closed.
11. Top stitch around edge of bag.

Finishing:

1. Fold long edges of each leather piece into its center. Top stitch in place.
2. Position handles on outside of the body and stitch in place.