Need a quick and stylish project that’s perfect for everyday use? The Easy Breezy Tote is a beautiful and practical quilted bag pattern designed by Christine Lockhart, originally featured in Quilts and More magazine. With its colorful patchwork, roomy interior, and sturdy structure, it’s the ideal project for confident beginners and intermediate sewists.
🧵 Why You’ll Love This Tote
The Easy Breezy Tote combines form and function in the best way. Made from coordinating fabrics, this bag is perfect for toting books, groceries, or craft supplies. The structured shape comes from heavyweight interfacing and durable handles, making it a reliable accessory for daily use.
✅ Finished Size: 13¾” H × 12″ W × 4″ D
✅ Skill Level: Confident Beginner
✅ Features: Interior pockets, boxed corners, fabric handles reinforced with webbing
🧺 Materials Needed
To make this tote, you’ll need:
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Fat quarters of green floral & blue print (bag body)
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¾ yard light blue floral (pockets, handles, binding)
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½ yard multicolor stripe (accent panels)
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½ yard yellow print (bag lining)
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2 × 26″ white nylon webbing pieces (handles)
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Red jumbo rickrack (optional decorative trim)
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1 yard heavyweight interfacing (like Timtex)
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¾ yard fusible interfacing (like Décor Bond)
💡 Tip: Choose fun, whimsical prints or batiks for a playful, bold look!
✂️ Cutting and Construction Highlights
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Create the Outer Panels:
Sew printed fabrics and striped panels together in layers. Add rickrack trim to enhance visual appeal. -
Quilt the Bag Panels:
Fuse interfacing to the back of your panels and quilt at intervals using decorative stitches for structure. -
Add Pockets and Lining:
Fuse interfacing into folded pocket panels, bind the tops, and attach them to the bag lining with topstitching. -
Make the Handles:
Sew fabric tubes, insert nylon webbing inside, and topstitch for durability. -
Assemble and Box the Corners:
Sew bag and lining pieces, box the corners by trimming 2″ squares, and finish with a clean topstitched edge.
🎨 Personalization Ideas
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Swap rickrack for lace, ribbon, or bias tape
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Use denim or canvas for a heavy-duty version
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Add magnetic snaps or a zipper closure
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Embroider your initials or a motif onto the pockets
📥 Download the Pattern
This pattern was originally published in Quilts and More magazine and is available for personal use. Check the download link on your blog’s resources page to grab the full instructions.
👉 Download the Easy Breezy Tote PDF Pattern
💬 Final Thoughts
The Easy Breezy Tote is the kind of project that checks all the boxes: it’s quick, beautiful, practical, and fun to make. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, this quilted tote will surely become a favorite accessory. So grab your fabrics and start stitching your way to a stylish handmade bag!
