Beach bound straw tote – FREE pattern & tutorial
Everybody needs a Tote Bag in their lives and this is a unique example. The Beach Bound Straw Tote pattern is inspired by warmer weather and the beach.
Using straw fabric for the outside of the bag is a novel idea, and by adding outdoor upholstery for the lining this gives the bag some added body and weight. The beaded starfish added to the front is a great way of giving the bag a beach theme.
What you will need to make the Beach Bound Straw Tote Bag
- 3/4 yard of fabric-backed straw/raffia fabric
- 3/4 yard of fabric for lining
- 3/4 yard of fusible fleece
- A scrap of fabric for the starfish
- Paper-backed fusible web
- 1/2 yard of 3/4ʺ wide ribbon
- All-purpose polyester thread
- Size 90/14 Universal (all-purpose) or Jeans sewing machine needle depending on the fabrics you choose
- Seed beads
- Cotton embroidery floss
- Hand-sewing needle
- Purse handles
- Walking foot
- Basic sewing supplies
- Sewing machine.
Click here for the FREE pattern