Heather Bailey Patterns : New Leaf Folding Totes

Be ready to shop at a moment's notice. Equip your purse, car, suitcase, or bicycle with New Leaf folding totes. Each reusable bag folds into a compact wallet for easy storage. Skip the plastic on your next grocery run, and shop in style with these handy totes.

MATERIALS LIST

PER FOLDING TOTE
For tote to fold properly, use quilting-weight cotton (44"/45").
5/8 yd main fabric
5/8 yd contrast fabric
1/2 yd lining fabric
3/4 yd light-weight, fusible interfacing, 22"+ wide
1" length of hook & loop tape, 3/4" wide
Thread

TOTE SASH (for strapping multiple totes together)
12"w x 25"h fabric
12"w x 25"h light-weight, fusible interfacing
Felt scraps for tree or flower embellishment (optional)
Large button or brooch for flower center (optional)
1" length of hook & loop tape, 3/4" wide
 Thread

POUCH OR WALLET
Pouch (3.75"w x 4.25"h finished size)
12"w x 14"h fabric
12"w x 14"h light-weight, fusible interfacing
Wallet (8.75" w x 4"h finished size)
22"w x 14"h fabric (two wallets fit onto 1/2 yd)
22"w x 14"h light-weight, fusible interfacing
Plus the Following
Felt scraps for tree or flower embellishment (optional)
Large button or brooch for flower center (optional)
1" length of hook & loop tape, 3/4" wide
Thread