Free pattern: Divided tote bag

Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making this divided tote. It’s so pretty sewn in happy spring florals! Though I can also see it being quite sharp out of solids. The curved top is a nice detail. You can’t see it in this photo but the inside is divided to create two compartments to help keep your things organized. There’s also a large pocket on the outside for your most-reached-for items.

Click below for her free pattern and tutorial:

Pretty Floral Divided Tote {free pattern & tutorial}, by Thread Riding Hood

[photo from Thread Riding Hood]

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