Baby Tote Bag

Materials:

standard sewing machine
leather sewing needle
cotton thread
upholstery thread
rotary cutter
dinosaur stencils
cutting board
vinyl
satin
handcrafted stencils
scissors
pen
snaps and tools for application

Steps:

1. Use corresponding stencils to cut out the front, back, pockets and strap to make the bag. This includes the outer vinyl layer and the interior lining.

Vinyl:

• Two 16" x19" pieces for the front and back
  
• 12" x 19" large outer pocket
  
• 17" x 9" large inside pocket
  
• 4-1/2" x 3-1/2" mini interior pocket
  
• 7-1/2" x 8" medium interior pocket
  
• 2-3/4" x 38" strap

• Two 16" x 19" large pieces for the front and back
  
• 2-3/4" x 38 strap "

2. Begin with the piece of vinyl for the front of the bag.

Reduction process

4. It is best to work with one color at a time. Beginning with the largest shapes (dinosaurs) and cut them out.

5. Place a contrasting vinyl piece underneath the cutout dinosaur shape and pin it in place (figure C). Topstitch around the shape (figure D).

6. After each shape is sewn together, turn the vinyl over and trim away any excess vinyl. This will keep the canvas from looking chaotic and lumpy.