copycat

Our guild makes tote bags for a local shelter. I put a link to a post I made that shows photos of the simple assembly we use to make these totes.
We received a request from the shelter to make the tote bags larger. The larger tote shown in my picture is cut from 18" x 36" rectangles vs the 15 x 30 we use to make. The flap was eliminated for the Larger totes in order to be able to fill them up with more items. The finished size was 14" h x 17"w x 6" deep (boxing corners 3")


Quilted Tote Bag from scrap strips!

jmoore

What terrific totes and what a wonderful guild project for a good cause. Thank you for sharing the measurements and instructions. I will definitely have to make one…

illinois

Is there a reason to not use rectangles that are cut width of fabric instead of the 30"? It would make the bag even bigger without leaving the scrap. piece. This is a great project!

Tartan

Lovely tote! For smaller totes, I was able to use the La-Z-boy upholstery swatches (the big ones14x22?) that I got free as they were discontinued. I made a ton of them that we stuffed with supplies to go to missions. Might be an idea if you can get a furniture store in your area to donate.

SusieQOH

That's such a good idea! I love your retro looking fabic.

EmiliasNana

What a great useful, thoughtful and generous idea. Thanks for sharing.

juliasb

What a great charity program for your guild! I love them!!

copycat

Thank you for your input on cutting the rectangle the width of fabric to make the bags even bigger. We were given the 18" x 36 " size rectangle as a guide. The left over fabric would be for the bag bottom or pockets.

copycat

Thank you for your idea! A guild member is going to donate upholstery fabric.

Rhonda K

That's a great tote and pretty fabrics.