8. Sample shown below—large pocket divided into two sections, small pocket left as one pocket (no divisions). Place one large pocket on top of tote base unit from step 6 as shown. Press. Measure and mark pocket divisions, stitch on marked line. Place small pocket unit shown from step 2 on top of this unit matching sides and bottom edge. Edgestitch close to side and bottom edges. Add hook and loop tape to small pocket if desired. Note: If large and small pockets are to have the same division then place large and small pocket on base unit and stitch a continuous line through all layers.
Customize pocket size Shown above two large pocket (blue) sewn to white base
Add one front pocket (yellow) sew in place close to outside edge.
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9. Using an 8” plate or Beach Tote curved template (page 64 Stitch n’ Wine appliqué page) trace curve at bottom corners as shown. Trim on marked line. Make two.
Trace curve shape on bag’s bottom edges Cut on traced lines Make 2
10. Sew two #2” x 42” Fabric D strips endto-end to make one continuous strip. Press and cut strip to measure #2” x ^)”. Layer %” x ^!” backing piece, batting, and Fabric D strip, wrong side of fabric against batting. Quilt as desired, trim batting and backing to match Fabric D edges.
11. Referring to photo below, sew side unit from step 10 to one tote section right sides together, match strip to tote unit top and side edges. Using a 4”-wide seam allowance sew strip to tote section, one end will extend pass tote top edge. After sewing trim excess side strip to match tote section. Sew remaining tote section to unit. Press.