CHELSEA BAGS
REVERSIBLE LARGE TOTE & HANDBAG
Modern, boxy tote and handbag that are reversible for your many moods. Clean lines and cool shapes make for an easy access bag with contemporary urban flair!
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Materials List
FOR THE TOTE
5/8 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Exterior
*Allow extra for matching up or centering a pattern on your fabric
5/8 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Reversible side
1/2 yard of lightweight fusible Interfacing
1 yard of 22” wide Timtex™ (A thick, heavyweight Sew-in Interfacing)
1 sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" EZ extra thick Template Plastic found at most quilting or fabric stores OR 1 piece of 1/8" thick heavy pressed cardboard (you can use the cardboard from the back of writing pads or purchase "chipboard" from an arts supply store.)
1 spool of coordinating thread
Finished size: 12 1/2" wide across the top of the bag x 14 3/4" tall x 3" deep 9 1/2" wide across the bottom of the bag
FOR THE HANDBAG
1/2 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Exterior
*Allow extra for matching up or centering a pattern on your fabric.
1/2 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Reversible side
1/2 yard of lightweight fusible Interfacing
5/8 yard of 22" wide Timtex™ (A thick, heavyweight Sew-in Interfacing)
1 sheet of 10" x 12" EZ extra thick Template Plastic found at most quilting or fabric stores OR 1 piece of 1/8" thick heavy pressed cardboard (you can use the cardboard from the back of writing pads or purchase "chipboard" from an arts supply store.)
1 spool of coordinating thread
Finished size: 15" wide across the top of the bag x 8" tall x 3" deep
12" wide across the bottom of the bag