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Squares Tote

B efore you b eginRead all instructions before beginning project. Do not pre-wash fabrics. Press fabrics with a dry iron on cotton setting before cutting. Use a ¼" seam allowance and sew fabrics with right sides together (RST) unless otherwise noted. Press seams in the directions of the arrows.

Finished Size: 15" x 20" x 5"

Cutting2 Singles: 2 – 18" x 21" (lining)

1 Single: 2 – 4" x 21" (handles); 8 – 2" x 2 ½" (handle tabs); 1 – 8" x 18" (cardboard bottom cover)

Fusible Fleece: 2 – 18" x 22 ½"

S ewingNote: Bag as shown is made from the Paris fabric collection. Follow fabric key below or arrange fabric as desired. To make this bag from

other fabric collections, simply substitute the fabrics and arrange as desired.

Supp lies Needed• 2 pkgs. Fabric Palette® Paris Charms (5" x 5")• 3 Fabric Palette® Singles (18" x 21") – 2 matching for lining &

1 for handles and tabs• 19" x 45" Fusible Fleece• Coordinating thread• 1 Sew-on snap (large)• 5" x 14" Heavy cardboard & glue • Rotary cutter, mat and acrylic ruler• Removable fabric marker• Basic sewing supplies• Sewing machine • Iron and pressing surface

A B C D E F G

Paris Collection

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1. Refer to Diagram A to arrange the Charms in four rows of five each as shown or arrange as desired to make the Tote front. Sew the Charms (RST) in rows; press. Sew the rows together, nesting the seams; press. The pieced Tote front should measure 18" x 22 ½". Repeat to make the Tote back.

2. Place the Tote front and back wrong side up on a flat surface, layer the fusible batting (18" x 22 ½") glue side down on each. Fuse according to the manufacturer’s directions (Dia. B).

3. To cut the Tote shape, fold the front side edges together and press a crease to mark the center. At the top edge, measure 10 ½" from the center on each side and make a mark. At the bottom edge, measure 9 ½" from the center on each side and make a mark. Draw a line from the top to the bottom mark on each side and cut along the lines. Note: The cut piece should measure 21" top width, 19" bottom width and 18" side length. Repeat for the Tote back (Dia. C).

18" x 22 ½"Make 2

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3

Row 4

Dia. A

A B C D E F G

A B C

A B C

B C

D E

D E

F G

AF

D E F

G

Dia. B

Fuse batting to wrong sideof tote front and back

Make 2

Batting

Tote

10 ½"

9 ½" 19"Trim to size

Make 2

Trim Trim

21"

18"

Wrong side ofTote front and back

FoldDia. C

10 ½"

9 ½"

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4. Repeat Step 3 to cut the lining pieces the same size (Dia. D).

5. Pin the Tote front and back (RST) around the sides and bottom so the Charm seams match; sew and press seams open. Tip: Use a rolled up towel inside the bag to press the seams open. Repeat to sew the two lining pieces, leaving a 6" opening in the bottom to turn right side out (Dia. E).

6. To box the bottom, bring center bottom seam to the side seam RST. Mark 2 ½" from the point and stitch from edge to edge. Trim the point to a ½" seam (Dia. F). Repeat for the other side. Turn bag right side out. Press the bottom edges square. Repeat to square the bottom of the lining. Note: Do not turn lining right side out.

7. Press a handle piece (4" x 21") in half, wrong sides together so long edges meet. Open and press the long edges to the center fold. Fold the handle so pressed edges meet and topstitch close to both edges (Dia. G). Repeat for the second handle.

8. Measure in ¼" from each side of a handle tab along the bottom edge and make a mark. Draw a line from the mark to the top corner on each side. Cut along the drawn lines so handle tab measures 2" along the bottom edge. Repeat for a total of eight. Place two shapes RST and sew with a ¼" seam around all sides; trim the corners. Carefully cut a “plus” in one side only. Turn right side out through the cut opening. Gently push out the corners; press flat. Repeat to make a total of four (Dia. H).

19"Repeat for lining

Make 2

18"

Dia. D

10 ½" 21"

18"

Trim Trim9 ½" Lining front and back

Fold10 ½"

9 ½"

Dia. E

Tote Leave 6" openingLining

Dia. F

Trim to ½"2 ½"

Wrongside

Wrongside

Dia. G

Fold to centerCenter fold

Fold to center

2"

2 ½"

2"Make 8

Dia. H

Make 4Cut oneside onlyTrim

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9. Position the ends of the handles 1 ¾" from the top edge and 3 ¼" from the center on each side. Pin and baste in place (Dia. I).

10. Center one handle tab over the ends of each handle with the wide edge facing the top of the Tote and the cut “plus” face down. Pin in place; topstitch close to the edge around all four sides to secure the tabs and anchor the ends of the handles (Dia. J).

11. Place the Tote inside the lining RST matching the side seams; pin and sew around the top edge. Note: Check that the handles are kept free of the seam. Turn right side out through the opening in the lining (Dia. K). Sew the opening in the lining closed.

Dia. K

Dia. J

Dia. I

3 ¼"

1 ¾"

Center

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12. Press the top edge flat then topstitch ¼" from the edge, keeping the handles free (Dia. L).

Finishing13. Center the two sides of a large snap on each side of the lining ½" from the top edge, sew by hand to attach.

14. Wrap the cardboard bottom cover (8" x 18") around the back of the piece of cardboard (5" x 14"); glue in place. Place in bottom of Tote.

Finished Care Instructions:Wipe with damp cloth when needed.

Dia. L