Tote your flea-market finds, a sweater, some embroidery – or all of the above – in the roomy Saturday market bag. Choose from three variations, including two reversible designs. With optional magnetic closures at each side, this bag unsnaps for additional carrying space.

**Includes pattern & instructions for expandable shopping tote in three styles**

Every pattern includes comprehensive, professionally-illustrated instructions, along with additional construction tips, a pattern-specific glossary and a metric conversion chart for international customers.

MATERIALS LIST

MARKET BAG (21”w x 12”h x 5”d finished size, 21”h incl. handles)
Style One (contrast sides on exterior and lining, plus contrast bow)
• 1 5/8 yd fabric*
• 7/8 yd contrast fabric* (for bag sides & bow)
• 1 yd light-weight white or cream canvas
(or cotton duck)
• 1/4 yd medium-weight interfacing
(either fusible or non-fusible)
• 2 sets of magnetic purse snaps (optional)
• Thread

Style Two (same fabric for exterior and lining & no bow)
• 2 yd fabric*
• 1 yd light-weight white or cream canvas
(or cotton duck)
• 2 sets of magnetic purse snaps (optional)
• Thread

Style Three (different fabric for exterior and lining & no bow)
• 1 1/8 yd fabric*
• 1 1/8 yd lining fabric*
• 1 yd light-weight white or cream canvas
(or cotton duck)
• 2 sets of magnetic purse snaps (optional)
• Thread

HELPFUL TOOLS
Pins, scissors, iron, hand-sewing needles,
water-soluble marker, seam ripper

* Suitable fabrics include quilting-weight cotton, light-weight decorator fabric, and other light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, 44”/45” wide. Do not use stretchy fabrics such as wovens with lycra content, or knits.

Fabrics shown are Heather Bailey’s Nicey Jane™ collection for Free Spirit™