Sew a Simple Tote Bag With a Secure Center Section

Materials & Cutting

Tote Bag with a Zipped Center Pocket

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• 1 Yard of double sided pre-quilted fabric
• 1/2 yard of sturdy fabric for the center pocket
• A 22" Pocketbook zipper (or all purpose if you don't want a two way slide)
• Thread

• Body of the bag -- Square the end of the fabric and cut a 24" length. Trim the selvedge edges. Mark the half way point of the width of the fabric on both edges or by pressing.
• Handles - Cut two 6" wide strips the width of the fabric.
• Inside Pocket -- cut one piece 24" by 28". Mark the halfway point of the 28" edge on both edges or by pressing.

• Materials & Cutting
• The Zipper
• Attach the Pocket
• The Side Seams
• The Straps
• Hem the Top of the Bag and Attach the Straps