Perfect Pleats Tote Bag + Pillow Pattern Download

Perfect Pleats Tote Bag + Pillow

By Greta Songe

These fun projects feature the added pop of a pleat insert—classic items with a modern twist. The bag is perfect for travel: an over-the-shoulder tote that’s not too big and not too small. The pillow is a stylish
accessory for any space in the home.

PERFECT PLEATS TOTE BAG
FABRIC
All fabrics are 44″ wide.
— Main: ¼ yd cotton print (shown: soft
blue-green vines leaf prints)
— Coordinate A: 1 fat quarter (18″ × 22″)
(shown: blue scatter print)
— Coordinate B: 3/8 yd (shown: polka dots)
— Solid A: 3/8 yd, canvas-weight fabric
(shown: blue)
— Solid B: ½ yd, canvas-weight fabric
(shown: orange)

Other Supplies
— 1¼ yd lightweight, fusible
interfacing, 20″ wide
— Fabric-safe marker
— Coordinating thread
— ½ yd brown piping, ¼” diameter
— 12″ zipper

Finished Size
Tote: 11″ × 11″ plus straps

PERFECT PLEATS PILLOW
Fabric
— Main: 2 fat quarters (18″ × 22″) or
¼ yd of a printed cotton
— Solid A: 1 fat quarter or ¼ yd
(shown: blue)
— Solid B: 2 fat quarters or 3/8 yd
(shown: orange)

Other supplies:
— ¾ yd brown piping, ½” wide
— 3/8 yd lightweight fusible interfacing,
20″ wide
— Coordinating thread
— Fabric-safe marker
— 12″ × 12″ pillow form

Finished Size
12″ × 12″