The "Magic Tuck" Market Tote Pattern

Here's a new take on the classic tote bag style, featuring easy stitch-and-flip piecing, quilt-as-you-go sewing.

Unlike the standard flat-bottom totes. a "magic tuck" in the bottom of this tote design allows the flat bottom to tuck up inside the tote when not in use, and pop out when you need to stand it and fill it. It's also great for packing in your suitcase to carry home travel treasures.

Make several of these easy-to-sew totes to use for an eco-friendly alternative to plastic grocery bags.

Pattern includes clearly illustrated, step-by-step direrctions fo the full-size and mini totes pictured.

Also includes how-tos for making Plain Jane totes from from  canvas for sturdy grocery shopping bags. Check out the tutorial for embroidering the pockets and binding them with contrasting fabric at http://www.joyofsewing.com/Tote_Pocket_Totetorial.html