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Magical Expandable Tote



This tote bag is great for taking to quilt shows, shopping, or traveling.   It magically unzips from 13" deep bag to almost 20" deep bag. 

Supplies:

*  Pattern:  Magical Expandable Tote by Elaine's Essentials, LLC

*  Fabric #1:  1/2 yd.  (for top of tote and inside pocket)
*  Fabric #2:  7/8 yd.  (for middle of tote and strap)
*  Fabric #3:  5/8yd.  (for bottom of tote)

*  (4)   Large Grommets - 1 9/16"
*  (2)  20" Separating Sport Zippers
*  1/4 yd.  light weight iron-on interfacing
*  1 yd. iron on batting
    ** Or 1 yd of regular batting and spray adhesive such as 505
    **  Or Fusible fleece
*  E6000 or other adhesive


Basic Sewing Supplies:
*  Sewing Machine, Pedal, cord, etc.
*  Zipper foot
*  Walking foot or Freemotion foot (for quilting the layers together before assembling your tote) 
*  Rotary cutter, mat, ruler
*  Scissors *  Thread * Pins * Seam Ripper * Etc.

~~ PLEASE HAVE MATERIALS CUT BEFORE CLASS ~~
Fabric #1
  ~ Top of tote:  Two 5" strips x width of fabric (WOF) - from each strip cut two 21" segments - total four 5" x 21" 
  ~  Inside pocket:  Cut one 7" x 23"

Fabric #2
  ~  Middle of tote:  Two 8" strips x WOF - from each strip cut two 21" segments - total four 8" x 21"
  ~  Strap:  Cut two 6" strips x WOF

Fabric #3
  ~  Bottom of tote:  Two 10 1/2" strips x WOF - from each strip cut two 21" segments - total four 10 1/2" x 21"
  
Iron-on Batting 
  ~  Cut two pieces 21" x 5"
  ~  Cut two pieces 21" x 8"
  ~  Cut two pieces 21" x 10 1/2"
  ~  Cut one piece 3" x 44"

Iron-on Interfacing
  ~  cut one piece 7" x 23"






Instructor Name:
Rhonda Brass
Instructor Bio:
Rhonda Brass

Magical Expandable Tote

Cost:
$ 25.00