Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Yes, you got that right! I am claiming the BEST! haha! You can be the judge, but this tote is pretty great so I know you won't be disappointed! So, join me in making this fun and quick project :)

I LOVE scraps but I also appreciate a project that uses my piece of fabric to the fullest. That is the best part of this tote bag- it uses every piece of a 1/2 yard in a smart and useful way. AND, it is great for beginners too!

You can get the cutting guide and additional information about this project on my blog at ~

gingercake.org/gingercake/?p=4940

Materials needed- 1/2 yard of cotton fabric, at least 40'' width.
1 yard stabilizer- I use Pellon Mid weight 40
Sewing machine, scissors, thread
Ironing Board and Iron
Optional- Glue stick from dollar store

Here are some of the supplies I use~
-My favorite seam ripper! amzn.to/2IIyd1K
-the clear plexiglass ruler! amzn.to/2Hq4YBj
-a similar sewing machine to the one I have (and LOVE) amzn.to/2JwJa6S
-a machine I would recommend to beginners amzn.to/2I3mmwg

Visit my PDF Sewing pattern shop for more fun, cute, original and cute projects at gingercake.bigcartel.com

Visit my Blog for more information about me and to see my NINE years of sewing adventures :) gingercake.org