Petite Tote - how to make a beginner small tote/gift bags/mandarin orange bag
Pattern Link
sewingseedsoflovestudio.com/p...
This adorable little hand-carry tote was originally designed to be used as a carrier to hold mandarin oranges when visiting family and friends during the Chinese New Year. The mandarin orange is an important symbol of the Chinese New Year. The small citrus looks like the sun, and because the sun is aligned with the yang (positive) principle, it is a symbol of abundance and happiness. They are not only used as decorations, but given as gifts when visiting family and friends as a symbol of sharing abundance and good fortune.
Apart from holding oranges, this little bag also has plenty of other uses! They make cute gift bags for various occasions and festivities. Works great as a little girl’s bag to hold all her favorite knick-knacks as well!
A fun and apt beginner project for those who have yet to make a bag. The tote is fully lined, with cotton webbing as handles and sides are cinched up via magnetic snaps.
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Product Features
grab handles that extend into the base accent of the bag
snap closures on both top corners of the bag
contrasting accent at the bottom of bag
wide base on the bottom of bag which allows for it to stand upright
Pattern Details
The pdf pattern includes 26 pages of sewing instructions, complete with 47 step-by-step color photos. Also included in the PDF pattern are printable pattern pieces for your home printer. A video tutorial (right at the bottom of this page) is also available for the visual learners.
Estimated Finished Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
15 x 15 x 10 (cm)
5-7/8" x 5-7/8" x 10"
Materials and Supplies
[1] Fat Quarter for Main Fabric (45 x 55cm or 18” x 22”)
[1] Fat Quarter for Contrasting Fabric (45 x 55cm or 18” x 22”)
[1] Fat Quarter for Lining Fabric (45 x 55cm or 18” x 22”)
[1] Half yard lightweight interfacing (eg. SF101) (45 x 110cm or 18” x 44”)
[1] Fat Quarter Fusible Fleece (45 x 55cm or 18” x 22”)
[2] 1cm (”) magnetic snaps or T5 plastic Kam snaps
[2] pieces of 50cm (20”) cotton webbing, 2cm (”) wide
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Пікірлер: 19
That is a beautiful bag and the Pooh fabric is darling. Your sewing talent is wonderful!
@SewingSeedsOfLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Geri for your kind words!
Gorgeous tiny bag, perfect for gift bags, I have just purchased pattern. You are a very talented lady xx
@SewingSeedsOfLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela!
Thank you! Cute bag!
@SewingSeedsOfLove
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
Beautiful x
@SewingSeedsOfLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Parabéns pelo trabalho. Ficou linda. ♥
@SewingSeedsOfLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@solange6souza
2 жыл бұрын
♥
Que interessante nessa bolsa
@SewingSeedsOfLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
💌💌💌👏👏👏
Hello, thank you for the video tutorials as I am more a visual person so it really helps to see it also along with the written pattern. I purchased this tote bag and I believe it also has pattern/ measurements for a regular sized or adult size tote bag. Will this video tutorial also apply to the adult or bigger size tote bag? Thank you again.
@SewingSeedsOfLove
4 ай бұрын
Hello! The steps for the larger bag are generally the same. The only differences are the additional slip pockets on the interior. That is not shown on the video but reflected in the written instructions. It’s not difficult, so it should be easy to follow along. ☺️
How much do you sell that bag for ? I love that bag
Why is it all goes well until I turn it (inside out) right side out and then it looks like a creased up rag?
@SewingSeedsOfLove
Жыл бұрын
You’ll need to iron it after the bag is completely turned right sides out. That’s usually the case for woven cotton. What interfacing and material did you use?