REVERSIBLE BATIK TOTE BAG

INSTRUCTIONS

OUTER BLUE BAG

Step 1 - From templates provided, cut:

• 1 x strap from each of the two blue batik fabrics
• 4 x pockets (2 left & 2 right) from each of the two blue batik fabrics (total of 8 pocket pieces)
• 2 x bag bodies (left & right) from each of the two blue batik fabrics (total of 4body pieces)

POCKETS

Step 1a - Sew a left pocket fabric B piece to a right pocket fabric A piece, press seam open. Repeat with all remaining 6 pocket pieces in same method. You will end up with 4 sewn pocket pieces.

With right sides facing, pin two pockets together along the top edge, aligning the center seam. Sew together along the top
only. Clip seam and turn right way out. Press flat, aligning all raw edges. Top stitch along
pressed seam if desired. Repeat with other two pocket pieces.

BODY

Step 1b - With right sides facing, sew a left body fabric A piece to a right body fabric B piece, press seam open. Repeat with the other body pieces. With right sides facing up, pin a pocket to the front of a body piece with the prints
diagonally across from each other. Baste pocket to bag around base raw edges, leaving the top of the pocket open. Pin the
center seam of the pocket to the bag body and top stitch along seam to body to create a divided pockets. Repeat with the other remaining pieces to create the other side of the bag.

STRAPS

Step 1c - With right sides facing, pin the wider base end of the strap pieces in fabric A & B. Sew together and press seam open. With right sides facing, pin strap to the front of one of the bag pieces around the base raw edges, aligning the base center seam. Sew strap to bag starting and stopping the seam 1.5cm in from the top edge of the bag piece. Repeat sewing the other side of the bag to the other side of the strap, aligning center seam and tops of bag. Clip curves in seam.