Sewing pattern: 1 hour quilted tote bag

1 hour is all you need to sew this pretty tote bag! Lindsay from Lindsay Sews shares a tutorial at Craftsy showing how. The outside of the bag is quilted, and the inside is lined. Finished dimensions are 13″ x 13″, a perfect size for library bag, picnic tote, or beach bag!

Click below for her tutorial:

Carry It Pretty! 1 Hour Quilted Tote Bag Tutorial, by Lindsay Sews

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