…is available on the Marcus Fabrics website, under the Make It With Marcus free project section.  I stitched up this sample in environmentally sound OASIS CANVAS (in my favorite deep, spicy red).  This fabric is certified organic 100% cotton.  ”Certified” means that the cotton crop has been grown organically for at least 3 years.  It’s also colored with eco-friendly dyes.  

Once you’ve mastered the basic construction steps, it’s easy to change the sizes to suit your needs, from a generous grogery shopping bag, to a slender, medium sized magazine tote, to a cute little lunch bag.  Then change the fabrics for a wardrobe of carryalls – it would be equally great in your choice of SIMPLY CHIC DECOR lightweight canvas prints.  For extra credit, customize your tote with applique, embroidery, patchwork, simple pockets and a hook & loop, button & tab, or zipper closure.   —–   lisa shepard stewart