Turn your charm squares into
Charming Totes
following these easy patchwork tote bag patterns
All the hand made bags we sew from favorite fabrics are beautiful but a patchwork bag is SPECIAL!
Give your precious fabric squares a new life: sew tote bags that will be used for years!
Introducing
Charming Tote II
bag pattern
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-4 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-4.jpg)
Bag size: 14'' x 17'' x 2.5''
How could you enjoy an entire collection of fabric for $10?
Buying a charm pack!
You probably have a few (or many) in your drawer!
If you don't know what to do with them, I'll show you a few ideas.
Here is the first one - double tilted square blocks!
A quick and easy technique to sew these patchwork blocks.
The front panel of the bag made from a charm pack.
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-101 Charm squares bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-101.jpg)
Turning the piece into a simple tote bag is quick and easy.
I fused the patchwork panel to foam and did a simple straight quilting with the walking foot.
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-100 Charm squares bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-100.jpg)
Great project for beginners!
Everything at this bag is quick and easy!
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-6 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-6.jpg)
Not a fan of scrappy patchwork?
You can simplify the design and sew blocks like these:
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-14 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-14.jpg)
The cutting and piecing is faster and you will sew a bag in record time!
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-13 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-13.jpg)
Bag size: 17'' x 17.5'' x 3''
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-15 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-15.jpg)
Upgrade your skills!
Learn how to install magnetic snaps in this way!
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-18 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-18.jpg)
Big blocks for quilts
If you want to sew a quilt, you need a bigger block.
The pattern includes measurements for a 10.5'' block as well.
Once you know the technique, you can make the block in any size you want.
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-z1 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-z1.jpg)
Charming Tote I
bag pattern
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-1 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-1.jpg)
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-2 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-2.jpg)
Turn 26 charm squares (5'') into a beautiful bag panel.
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-8 Charm squares friendly tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-8-700x700.jpg)
Bag size: 16 1/2'' x 18'' x 3''
An eye-catching and impactful design
Learn how to cut the charm squares to make these blocks (with minimal waste of fabric!).
Quick and easy piecing.
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-102 Charm squares bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-102.jpg)
Learn how to construct the top piece so the entire design is visible on the bag.
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-12 Charm squares friendly tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-12-700x816.jpg)
Learn how to sew this type of zippered pocket inside the bag, on lining.
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-3 Charm squares friendly tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-3.jpg)
Quick. Easy. Fun Walking Foot Quilting
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-7 Charm squares friendly tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-7-700x1152.jpg)
Take the block to a new level!
With just two additional steps, turn the original block into a tilted square block.
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-25 charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-25](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-25-700x613.jpg)
ONE DAY PROJECT!
Actually, I stitched it in one afternoon!
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-24 charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-24](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-24-700x796.jpg)
Bag size: 14 1/2'' x 14 1/2''
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-20 charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-20](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-20-700x1033.jpg)
TWO MORE!
![bag2 Charm squares bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bag2.jpg)
![charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-53 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charm-squares-friendly-tote-bag-pattern-53-700x1027.jpg)
Pencil Case Pattern
This pouch is special - you can sew it in 20 minutes!
![pencil-pouch-pattern-15 Pencil pouch pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pencil-pouch-pattern-15.jpg)
The easiest way to insert zipper.
![pencil-pouch-pattern-16 Pencil pouch pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pencil-pouch-pattern-16.jpg)
The pattern includes measurements for four sizes.
Make it in ANY size you need- it is easy to alter the size.
The pattern includes templates in different sizes that help you draw the slot (opening) for the zipper in a quick and easy way!
![charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-z2 Pencil pouch pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/charm-squares-tote-bag-pattern-z2.jpg)
I made most of my pouches out of vinyl - the quickest and easiest way, as it does not need interfacing.
![pencil-pouch-pattern-12 Pencil pouch pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pencil-pouch-pattern-12.jpg)
Great pouch for pens/pencil, for children and adults alike.
Great for makeup stuff as well.
![pouches3 pouches3](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pouches3.jpg)
Made in quilt weight fabric, with the support of some interfacing.
![pouches2 Charm squares bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pouches2.jpg)
![pouches Charm squares bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pouches.jpg)
With so many beautiful fabrics out there, the sky's the limit!
PIN FOR LATER REFERENCE
![patchwork-bag-pattern-1 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/patchwork-bag-pattern-1-700x1050.jpg)
![patchwork-bag-pattern-2 Patchwork tote bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/patchwork-bag-pattern-2-700x1050.jpg)
![Patchwork-bag-pattern Patchwork bag pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Patchwork-bag-pattern-700x1050.jpg)
![pencil-pouch-pattern-l Pencil case pattern](https://getagrama.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pencil-pouch-pattern-l-700x1050.jpg)