Sewing pattern: Seaside tote bag

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial for making her Seaside Tote Bag. The quilted tote is so cute for summer, and a great bag for carrying along to the park or beach, or to any other summertime activity! The color blocking on the outside is made with just 3 strips of fabric. A cute detail and a fun way to mix fabrics and prints!

Click below to go to her tutorial:

Seaside Tote Bag Tutorial, by Jedi Craft Girl

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