I love a good tote. One with lots of room. And perfect-sized pockets for all the things that I want to tote around. As sewers, we know the best way to get that good tote is to make it ourselves. So here, kind reader, is a tote project just for you.

It comes from the book Quilted Bags and Totes by Denise Clason. The distinctive designs, diverse fabrics, easy-to-follow techniques featured in this spectacularly illustrated guide give you the techniques and inspiration to create your own stylish—yet practical—bags. Inside you will find, a diverse selection of casual, working, dressy and sporty bags, more than 175 detailed color photos and illustrations that show each detail and full-size tissue paper patterns.

To download a free pdf for this project, click here.

To purchase a copy of Quilted Bags and Totes by Denise Clason, click here for US sales and here for UK sales.