
Let’s make a Charm Pack Tote Bag!
Hello! My name is Amy, and I’m the designer behind Ritual Quilt Company.
I’m excited to share this FREE tote bag tutorial with you. Before I started quilting, I was inching my way into the sewing world by sewing up bags. Never made a tote bag before? I hope you’ll give this one a try. If you can make a quilt, you can definitely make this tote! I first whipped a few of these charm pack totes up back in May as some end of the year teacher gifts. This tote finishes at about 16” x 20”. The size is generous enough to fit a few binders, a laptop, and some books. With fall right around the corner, the charm pack tote would make a great back to school gift for your favorite teachers or students.
Make the HSTs
Now we’re going to create depth in the tote by boxing the corners.
CONGRATULATIONS, you did it!
If you’d like to make a tote like the one in the tutorial, the fabrics used are Essex Linen in Natural and Warp & Weft Honey by Alexia Marcelle Abegg for Ruby Star Society. The leather straps used were purchased locally, but there are tons of online retailers out there. Width used is 1”.
Here are some more examples of the charm pack tote for inspiration!
If you enjoyed this tutorial, check out the reversible Riley Tote and zipper pouch pattern, which you can find in my shop at ritualquiltcompany.com. Want to be friends on Instagram? You can find me at @ritualquiltcompany. And finally, if you love freebies, you’re welcome to download my newest free quilt pattern, Tahoe Sun, here: Free Quilt Pattern
Did you enjoy this FREE tutorial? Check out these ideas below:
C Nelson-Lifson
this is the best tote bag pattern i have found yet! the instructions are very straightforward and it makes a great bag!
Kelli | Quilters Candy Team
C Nelson-LifsonThanks! So glad you enjoyed this pattern!
Tatiana
Cool bag! Thank you!
Anonymous
TatianaYou are welcome! So glad you enjoyed it! Elizabeth
Kathy B
Cool bag! I’m always looking for cool ways to “wrap” the quilts I gift at Christmas. I think I’ll make tote bags this year out of leftover fabrics from each quilt! What fun!
Anonymous
Kathy BThat’s a great idea! I’m so glad you enjoyed this segment, Kathy!