Hi and welcome to my stop and the last day of the Partners in Design 2019 Holiday Gifts to You blog hop! I wrote a pattern for a simple little 8″ x 10″ lined tote bag with boxed corners.
I know there are oodles of tote bag patterns out there but I think you will find mine concise and easy to follow. It is perfect to print for future project ideas too. Click below to download the free pattern!
I love all sizes of totes! Smaller ones are perfect for giving gifts in on any occasion. I also have several I’ve made and have kept for myself. They are perfect to use for craft and sewing projects; keeping supplies at hand. For this project I had a tote near me full of webbing styles and colors I could chose from to make my test totes for this pattern.
Once you have mastered this easy technique of creating a lined tote with boxed corners, it is simple to adjust it to different sizes. I made some teeny tiny ones to keep my Christmas buttons in for the season. Buttons are a perfect embellishment to any tote too!
And a bonus is this tote is reversible! No raw seems show either way. 
If you have any questions about my pattern feel free to leave a comment here or through my contact page and I will be sure to reply.
Each day of this hop one designer offered a simple free pattern (through the end of the hop, today!) to thank everyone who participated in our last three QAL’s, follows and supports us or who just likes to quilt! Each pattern is perfect for a holiday gift to give, keep or to make anytime of the year.
2019 Holiday Gifts to You Designers:
Christmas Card Holder by Jennifer Fulton of the Inquiring Quilter
Mini Dove Quilt by Sandra Healy of Sandra Healy Designs
Snowflake Table Runner by Sherry Shish of Powered by Quilting
Advent Christmas Ornaments by April Adams of JANDA Bend Quilts
Spiffy Card Case by Becca Fenstermaker of Pretty Piney
Drawstring Gift Bag by Kathleen McCormick of Kathleen McMusing
Handmade Key Fob by Laura Piland of Slice of Pi Quilts
Scandinavian Folded Star by Sandy Maxfield of SandyStar Designs
Lined Tote Bag by Abbie Danahy of Sparkle On! That’s me :)
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It is an exciting time in blog land to see all of your upcoming holiday projects! Thank you for stopping by!
💞 Abbie 💞
Linking up with What I Made Monday at Pretty Piney
Sparkle On! 
Cute bag Abbie! Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Thank you Karla! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving too :)
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Hi Abbie! What a cute little tote. Thank you for sharing all the details and tips on how to make it, and being reversible makes it extra special. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Hi Roseanne! and thank you! Hope you have a joyful Thanksgiving!
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I love totes for so many things and this tutorial will be so helpful! Great job Abbie with another really cute and fun project.
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Thanks so much Kathleen! That means so much to have you say :)
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Very cute bag and so useful! Thanks for the tutorial.
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Thank you Jennifer! Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving :)
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LOve this–they look so likeable–people will want to make them. Great pictures of the totes too!
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Cute little tote! They are handy for so many tasks, and they make great gifts!
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Thank you Wendy! Yes, I totally agree :)
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Thank you for the pattern…one can never have too many totes or tote patterns. Yous does seem very straightforward and I am looking forward to trying it. Happy holidays.
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Thank you so much! I totally agree, you can never have enough totes! :)
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Wonderful gift tote!
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Thank you Tierney! :)
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Thank you! Can you share the cutting measurements for the tiny tote that finishes 3″ x 3 1/2″, please?
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Sure! When I checked the tote again, it actually measures 4″ x 4 1/2″. Thank you for bringing that to my attention, I will update my blog photo.
So for that size, I cut the four fabric pieces at 4 1/2″ (width) by 5″ (length) and cut a 1″ square out for bottom corners. I did not use interfacing. Due to small size, I don’t think it is necessary. For the handles I used 1/2″ wide cotton ribbon. I cut each piece 7″ and placed approximately 1 1/4″ in from the outside seams. When sewing raw edges together, leave an opening of at least 1″ between the handle on one side to turn right side out. Other than that, follow the pattern.
Feel free to email me with any questions.
Thanks for visiting!
~Abbie
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