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Toadstool Tote

Finished size: 11"× 12"

 

Appliqués, such as these little toadstools, are quick and fun to do with fused plastic. Plastic shapes fuse easily to this tote, and there are no edges to unravel. Ribbon trim and a little stitching give it a clean, finished look.

the large and small toadstool tops out of a scrap of Target-print fused plastic and the toadstool stems out of a second color (like the red I used).

As shown in Figure D, place the appliqué shapes onto the right side of the large rectangle, about 4" below the top of the hemmed edge. Cover with parchment paper and fuse into place. Keep the iron moving!

1. MEASURE AND CUT.

Using a ruler, mark a rectangle on your fused bags measuring 13"× 30". Cut it out with scissors.

NOTE: Do not overheat, as this may cause additional shrinkage.

4. STITCH YOUR APPLIQUÉS.

2. HEM THE TOP EDGES. To add grass below the toadstools, randomly Place the rectangle, right (brown) side up, onto your straight-stitch forward and in reverse, pivoting at the work surface. Starting at one of the short ends, fold top and bottom of the blades of grass (Figure E). up a 2" hem toward the right side. Make a crease with your fingers, then pin the hem. Topstitch 1" from the edge (Figure C). Repeat for the other short end of the rectangle.

3. CUT AND FUSE YOUR APPLIQUÉS.

Using the templates provided online, trace and cut

5. SEAM THE SIDES.

Fold the rectangle right sides together, matching hemmed edges at the top. Pin the sides and straight-stitch, using a ¼" seam allowance, from top to fold. With a pen, mark the bottom fold near each corner to designate the bottom of the bag.