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Check out this free tote bag pattern from J Caroline Creative! It’s designed for heavy use, with extra fabric reinforcing the botton and straps that won’trip off. Get the pattern, and while you’re there be sure to check out all the fabric, notions, and hardware they offer.
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thank you for the tote bag pattern
Hi, i need one sample bag.
i need a bag for my sisters friend. i am only a teenager but people are begging for one of my bags. any really cute bags would be good, because im charging $30 for the bag.
love it!
This is exactly what I’m looking for! I’m off to start making it RIGHT NOW!!! Thanks very much! Michelle
I made this bag and it was so easy and quick to make. The result was outstanding. Thanks for the pattern
Due to a back injury, I now have to use a cane and walker. I would like a pattrn for making a tote bad that I could attach to my walker. Can you help Thank you.
This may sound like a rather stupid question, but I am trying to print a free pattern for a tote bag. I downloaded the pdf file as instructed, but there is no way I can find to print it out.
Bonnie, When you open the PDF in Adobe, there should be an option to print. Usually it’s an icon with a printer, but it may vary depending on which version of Adobe you’re using. –Anne
can someone please send me this pattern. I bought the supplies per the website but can’t find the pattern now.
I too had problems finding the tutorial as her website is currently (permanently??) down. However, thanks to my friends at google, I found the tutorial on another website for this tote. Here’s the link: http://patternpile.com/sewing-patterns/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/J-Caroline-Tote-Bag-Tutorial.pdf
Happy sewing!
Geri-
Thanks so much for providing this link for the tutorial and putting an end to a frustrating search!
Any way to still get this pattern? I’ve made a couple but it looks like the pattern has been removed. Thanks!
Hello. Is this pattern still available? The link does not work. Thanks!