A delightful Professional Tote from Julie James. I love those bees!
“Used fabrics left over from my Cherish Nature quilt. Now on to an Emily purse. I love your patterns!”
Show and Tell: Julie J’s Professional Tote
Testimonials
"I have been meaning to send you a message about both the regular Professional Tote and Mini Professional Tote patterns. I teach many bag classes at our local quilt shop in Prescott Valley AZ. In fact, I am know as the Bag Lady!
I want to tell you that without a doubt your patterns are the best that I have taught! They are not the simplest by any means, but they are so well written, the illustrations are clear and I simply love the sheet of cutting labels. I have taught the regular Professional Tote 3 times and the Mini once and in all of the classes every student went home with a finished bag. No UFOs! Even the beginner sewers were able to complete it.
Thank you for taking the time to make sure that your patterns are correct. I look forward to seeing new projects!"
~ Joan C.
"Laura's patterns have great instructions! I have made dozens of tote bags, but when I need a quick bag to give as a gift, I always come back to Laura's Tote. All of "Laura's patterns have clear instructions, and are easy to follow. I recommend Laura's patterns to all of my friends who are looking for tote bag patterns."
~ Lori R.
"The tote is done and I wanted to tell you how very much I enjoyed making it. Your instructions were marvelous. I am sending you pictures...I just wanted you to see how beautifully it turned out."
~ Janet J.
"BY FAR, your design is the most impressive that I have worked with to date, including the well known international companies. You covered all the bases from start to finish. Everything about the construction and design of this tote is expertly thought out and executed. The instructions are easy to understand, thorough, but not too overstated or understated - just perfect... Thanks so much!"
~ Deb
~ Joan C.
"Laura's patterns have great instructions! I have made dozens of tote bags, but when I need a quick bag to give as a gift, I always come back to Laura's Tote. All of "Laura's patterns have clear instructions, and are easy to follow. I recommend Laura's patterns to all of my friends who are looking for tote bag patterns."
~ Lori R.
"The tote is done and I wanted to tell you how very much I enjoyed making it. Your instructions were marvelous. I am sending you pictures...I just wanted you to see how beautifully it turned out."
~ Janet J.
"BY FAR, your design is the most impressive that I have worked with to date, including the well known international companies. You covered all the bases from start to finish. Everything about the construction and design of this tote is expertly thought out and executed. The instructions are easy to understand, thorough, but not too overstated or understated - just perfect... Thanks so much!"
~ Deb
I just love your creation. Colors
Combination is wonderful. I am also making this tote. So far so good. But I’ve hit a stumbling block. Not sure if this is the venue to solve my dilemma. But here goes. On page 11 I’m having troubling understanding 9e. Can you provide any tips?
I’ll forward this on to Laura and she’ll email you with some specifics. Definitely send us photos when you finish!
Sorry, I just saw this, Sandi. Hopefully you got past the block and your tote is finished! I just love making these. Once you make one, you’re hooked and can’t wait to make more of them. So many options for colors and fabrics to make each one unique.
I am also stumped on how to decipher 9E on the Professional tote. Do you have a tutorial /class on this pattern?
Linda,
Here are some different words that hopefully will help. I will also send you some more detail directions to your email address.
First, start on one side of the tote and pull the side edges of piece #7 over to meet the side edges of the zipper sections #8. Then you have to pull down (at a diagonal) the same #7 piece so it is even with the bottom edge of Piece #8. The 2 dots you placed on the back of piece #7 should be together at the bottom edge. Do this with both the front and back sections, pin in place and sew the side seams as stated. The diagram below 9f shows what the tote will look like after sewing the side seams.
Laura
Hi. I was rolling along with ,asking this tote and turned to page 11. (Rev 2018) and I have no picture of step 9b.
Has any one else had this with there pattern.
Please help!!!!!!
Leah,
I am so sorry about this error. When we had that batch printed somehow they missed a few diagrams. The errata sheet is on my website under the FAQ tab and here is the link. https://thecreativethimble.com/faq/
great pattern but need a utube tutorial for step by step. Directions are good but still needed help with understanding sometimes.