by toogie 09 Aug 2022

Good day Cuties! I thought that some of you may be interested in making an XXXLG Tote for your quilts (I know some of you quilt) or beach supplies, etc anything you may possibly need a tote this big size for. That being said, I have made a picture tutorial that I hope you can use. Let me know if I have forgotten a step, or if you need any help, I'm always here.

You should be able to make this in one afternoon. I use Oly Fun or Oly cloth as pictured here, for many reasons. It is not bulky and heavy, therefore you can fold it up to store very easily. It does not fray or ravel, so you don't have to edge finish seam allowances. No need for lining. Lastly, it is economical because for a bag this size other fabrics would be expensive. When I bought these rolls of 30 inch x 3 yards at Walmart, I got them for $2 a roll on clearance. Last I checked they were $5.
Between step 3 and 4 you should know but I forgot to write:
'Piece your 4 inch strips together, to make two 78 inch long pieces Then fold and sew straps.'
#6 sew both front and back pieces with straps like this
#9 & 10-Read both first- I forgot to type in pic that my side seams are also top stitched down from the inside. HOWEVER, you need to check which way side seam will meet your bottom seam before top stitching so seams will be opposite and nest nicely, when sewing corners.
If you make one, please let me know if you had any problems ( or not) with my directions.
Have a nice day my friends-As always love-Toogie

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by peafarm 25 Aug 2022

You nailed it, Toogie. Great Pic Instructions.

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toogie by toogie 22 Oct 2022

Thank you Patti!

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by mad14kt 11 Aug 2022

WOW ... Thanks for sharing - FIESTA ;D

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toogie by toogie 12 Aug 2022

You’re welcome, I hope it will be of use to you.

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by sebsews 11 Aug 2022

Your step-by-step instructions are very good! Easy to understand for me. I wondered what Oly Cloth was, now I know! Your bag is wonderful! Hugs and always thinking about you, Suzanna

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toogie by toogie 12 Aug 2022

Suzanna, those blue bags, that have Walmart stamped on them, are made of this type of material. It’s lightweight, but pretty strong. It’s nice to be thought of, thank you ❤️Toogie

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by dailylaundry 10 Aug 2022

These are great directions, Toogie!! Thank you for sharing!! Hugs, Laura

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toogie by toogie 10 Aug 2022

I just hope someone benefits from them, thanks

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by loriziegler 09 Aug 2022

This bag is so awesome! Thank you for showing us how to create some! Yours turned out so pretty!

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toogie by toogie 09 Aug 2022

You’re very welcome Lori, thank you. It is my hope it may help someone.

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by dragonflyer 09 Aug 2022

Wow, Toogie...great tutorial...

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toogie by toogie 09 Aug 2022

Thanks K!

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by pennifold 09 Aug 2022

Great tutorial Toogie, I'm sure many will make this to help them carry large items. Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 09 Aug 2022

Thanks Chris , it’s so easy to fold and store too when not in use.

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by sewdoctor 09 Aug 2022

Thank you!

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toogie by toogie 09 Aug 2022

Hi! It’s nice to see you are okay. You’re welcome, hope it will be of use to somebody.

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by 02kar Moderator 09 Aug 2022

You put a lot of work into making the steps easy to follow. A high five to you and hope everyone who makes this tote will post their finished project so we can all admire it.

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toogie by toogie 09 Aug 2022

That would be awesome! Someone had asked me the finished size of the purple one. I decided I’d just take pictures as I went and explain when I made the blue. I hope it will help someone that maybe wouldn’t want to ask. They can always private message in INBOX if they need anything. I don’t mind helping.

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by markus 09 Aug 2022

Thank you

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toogie by toogie 09 Aug 2022

You’re very welcome, I hope it can be of use to you.

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