Quilty Weekend Zipper Tote // TUTORIAL!

Quilty Weekend Tote PDF Instructions: bit.ly/WeekendZipperTote
Bias Binding Tutorial: • DIY How to Make BIAS B...
Finished Size: 19" x 8" x 14"
1 yd Outside Fabric: (I used a variety of Pam Kitty Morning)
(2) 9" x 19" (top ptanels)
(2) 7-1/2" x 8-1/2" (side panels)
(2) 4-1/4 x 24" (zipper panels)
(1) 8" x 10-1/2" (inside pocket)
(2) 2-1/2" x 4" (side tabs)
1 yd Lining Fabric:
(1) 19" x 32" (main body lining)
(2) 7-1/2" x 8-1/2" (side panels)
(2) 4-1/4 x 24" (zipper panels)
(2) 1-1/2" x 8-1/2" (inside zipper panel binding)
(1) 1-1/2" x 80" (inside bag binding)
1 FQ Pocket Fabrics:
(2) 8" x 11" (front/back pockets)
(2) 8-1/2" x 15" (side pockets)
1 FQ Accent Fabric: (Aqua Gingham from Lori Holt)
(1) 15" x 19" (outside bottom)
(4) 1-1/2" x 8-1/2" (pocket binding)
36" x 58" Bosal Fusible Foam: amzn.to/331lmUN
(1) 19" x 32" (main body)
(2) 7-1/2" x 5" (front pockets)
(4) 7" x 8" (side pockets & side panels)
(2) 3-1/2" x 23-1/2" (zipper panel)
1-1/4 yard decorative ribbon cut into:
(2) 19" strips
4 yards 1" cotton webbing for straps cut into: amzn.to/3t8J1NJ
(2) 1" x 38" strips
(1) 1" x 55" strip
Zipper: 24" or longer
1" Swivel hook (2), D-ring (2), Slider buckle (1) from www.sallietomato.com
** Supplies Used **
* Juki TL2000 Qi: amzn.to/2MYdOZu
* Olfa 45mm Splash Rotary Cutter: amzn.to/30pmsc2
* 505 Spray Adhesive: amzn.to/3dEtUWu
* Warm N White 100% Cotton Batting: amzn.to/39MBwFl
* Aurifil 50wt Thread: amzn.to/33gN1Af
* Cotton Quilt Batting: amzn.to/2vzQUTY
* Friction Erasable Pens: amzn.to/3cQdhFU
* Clover Hera Marker: amzn.to/3d3ykEy
* Oliso Pro Smart Iron: www.oliso.com?aff=48aff=38
* Oliso Mini: oliso.com/pages/mini-iron?aff=38
* Creative Grids Ruler: amzn.to/2RQ7eun
* Scissors: amzn.to/2tvesWm
* Wonder Clips: amzn.to/2tr1s4e
* Cluck Cluck Sew 1/4" Tape: bit.ly/2B6rzS8v
* Denim Sewing Needle: amzn.to/2WfsGrQ
* Alphabitties: bit.ly/2B6rzS8
* Fusible Foam: amzn.to/3qSQgbv
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Thank you for the great pattern and tutorial. I was looking for a tote or bag pattern that I could use for diaper bags. I took your pattern and modified it, made it only 18 inches wide, added full pockets inside and two extra inside on the ends (total 8 pockets). I sewed these for a ministry at my church. We have a 12 week discipleship class for pregnant single mothers. After they complete the classes the ladies at the church help with giving them a baby shower. Our Spring 2024 class is just finishing up. I made a bag for each of the young women.........They are such nice bags; I will be making them again for the fall class..... Thanks again for your clear and precise tutorial, Theresa in Texas

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I made this bag twice now. Tutorial was easy to follow. And loved the results. Thank you Ericka

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This is the eighth bag that i have made. This one is for me! This is going to be my carry on bag. We are going to Scilly for our 20th wedding anniversary. How many pairs of shoes do you think i can get away with taking! 😂 Trying to figure out how to attach a picture.

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I have been watching a lot of bag videos but they all seem so complicated this was so nice and simple with a perfect end result. Now I’m finally confident to try making a zipper bag!

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I love all the ideas of covering the raw edges and , also the ties from the fat quaters to use to cover the raw edges.

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You make installing zippers look so easy. I also appreciate the tips that you mention to make it easier. Thank you 😊

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I made the Weekend Tote with ties, and loved it. Can't wait to sew this one too! Just to support you, I went ahead and purchased the patterns. Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial.

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I have made this multiple times. I did not do your inside pocket but adapted it with mesh pockets on each side of the bag on the inside. Easy peasy. LOVE IT! Have also made the smaller one. They make wonderful gifts!

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I JUST finished this bag and I am very proud of myself as I am a brand new quilter and only have the Brother LX3817 (a very tiny beginner machine) and I will post a pic with your hashtag soon. Thank you for your amazing tutorials. I am so happy that I have found your channel. I am also doing your QAL for this year and cannot wait till Thursday for the next block to come out!

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I like the idea of folding in the corner start of the binding, trully impressed with that technique.

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Just made all 3! Love them.

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Purchasing the patterns, just to support you! Making this for my toddlers “gone to grandmas” bag, can’t wait!

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What a fun gift!!

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Thank you I’ve been waiting for this bag tutorial, I made the weekender bag and love it!!! You do wonderful tutorials.

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Thanks for a great tutorial and pattern for this lovely bag.

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Awe thanks so much!! :)

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I've watched this video like 5 times now. I can't wait to make it

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I made this!!! So pretty, my daughter loves it

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First just let me say I paid for a class to make this bag and it was not an easy project AND none of the raw edges inside were finished. THANK YOU for this tutorial. It’s the same bag but your construction is so much easier and there are no raw edges! I look forward to making my next bag!

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