The Two Big Totes pattern provides retailers with a versatile and practical addition to their offerings.

This pattern includes full instructions for creating two roomy sizes—large and extra-large—designed to meet the needs of customers looking for reliable and spacious totes. 

Ideal for beach outings, grocery runs, short trips, or carrying crafting supplies, these totes boast wide openings for easy packing and a variety of slip and zippered pockets for efficient organization.

The sturdy, over-the-shoulder handles and reinforced base ensure durability and comfort, while the zipper closure secures contents yet opens flat for full access. These totes are simple to construct, with most of the sewing done while the pieces are flat, making them an accessible project for all skill levels.

Add Two Big Totes to your product lineup and offer your customers a practical, stylish, and easy-to-make solution for all their carrying needs.

Finished Sizes:

• Large: 13½"H x 16½"W x 6½"D
• Extra-Large: 16"H x 22½"W x 8½"D

CLASS INFO:
Two Big Totes makes a great class for all levels of sewists and is sure to appeal to anyone who had a lot to carry!

Note that the pieces for this project are fairly large, especially in the final steps, so please allow enough space for each student to have room to work.

We'd suggest two half-day to full-day classes for this project. 

In the first class, students can complete steps II through VI of the pattern, preparing the various components of the tote. What isn't finished during class can be assigned as homework to finish before the next class.

In the second class, they'll complete step VII through IX to prepare the Tote Front and Back, join them, and complete the tote.

We recommend that students read the pattern and watch the Add-on Videos and related videos referred to in the pattern before coming to class. 

To make best use of class time, we also recommend that students come to class with everything cut out and labeled for their project and that they complete the basic steps to cut and quilt the fabrics for the project.

So, they should complete all of step I. Cut and Quilt on pages 2 and 3 BEFORE coming to class.

Visit our Recommended Class Supply Lists course to get a helpful print out for advertising classes. 

Add-on Video notice: There is an Add-on Video™ available for this pattern. The Add-on Video™ is specially designed to support specific parts of the pattern and help the customer learn our best techniques. It doesn't replace the pattern -- it will enhance their sewing experience.

To support local quilt shops, related paper patterns include a coupon for the value of the Add-on Video™. This is a $5.00 value. Customers can then use the coupon to get the video for free on the ByAnnie.com website.