Wheelchair tote

Materials

  • Bag (cut 2) 18″ x 18″
  • Velcro 2″
  • Handles (cut 2) 13-1/2″ x 3″
  • Pocket (cut 1) 7-1/2″ x 18″

Instructions

NOTE: All seam allowances are 1/2″

  • Sew pocket to one side of bag, if there is enough fabric. Make divisions for pens/eyeglasses. Stitch 4-1/2″ for eyeglass section and 1-1/2″ to 2″ for pens/pencils.
  • Sew side seams and bottom edge. (Double stitch, if not using heavy thread.)
  • Serge side seams, top edge and bottom
  • Angle corners 1-1/2″. (DO NOT CUT OFF).
  • Fold down top edge 1-1/4″ and topstitch.
  • Sew handles 1/2″ onto each side seam. Stitch diagonally for strength.
  • Sew 2″ Velcro into the center (inside edge) of top using diagonal stitching

NOTE: Actual bag needs to measure 28″ from the end of one handle to the other end. Handles should be 1″ to 1-1/2″ wide.