DIY STURDY STORAGE TOTES

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YOU WILL NEED:

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Use basting spray to adhere an exterior fabric piece to a piece of foam stabilizer of the same size. Then repeat to spray baste the lining fabric to the other side.

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Quilt the layers together as you prefer. I like to use my walking foot and sew straight or curvy lines several inches apart, starting in the center and working my way out.

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Tap the link below to download the pattern for Sturdy storage totes pattern!

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Try this DIY Sturdy Storage Totes now! Swipe up for full tutorial.

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DIY STURDY STORAGE TOTES

YOU WILL NEED:

fabric

foam stabilizer

vinyl

handbag zipper

fusible interfacing