Kentucky Junior - Zippered Quilted Tote Bag (Quilted Purse)

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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
18 U. S. C. 707
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
Zippered Quilted
Tote Bag
(Quilted Purse)
Ages 9 to 13
Non-Clothing Option—Junior Unit II
Let’s Get to the Bottom
Materials Needed:
•  yard double-sided quilted fabric
•  yard coordinating stripe or  yard
coordinating fabric
• 3 yards of -inch- to 1-inch-wide belt
interfacing
• 1 heavy-duty 14-inch zipper
• 1 package double-fold bias tape
Equipment Required:
• Measuring tape
• Ruler
• Sewing machine
• Pins and pin cushion
• Dressmaker’s shears
• Serger (optional)
Layout/Cutting:
1. From double-sided quilted fabric, cut
pattern according to layout (Figure A).
• Two rectangles—3 inches by
45 inches (straps)
• One rectangle—14 inches by
20 inches (purse)
• Two rectangles—14 inches by
4 inches (inside pockets)
• One rectangle—5 inches by 6
inches (outside pocket)
20” x 14”
3“ x 45”
3“ x 45”
4
1
/
2
” x 14”
4
1
/
2
” x 14”
5“ x 6”
lengthwise
This clever pattern helps you create a useful item while
polishing your sewing skills, including reading and following
a pattern, applying trim, and putting in a zipper.
Figure A