T-Top Tote Bag

This project can involve many people and can be an encouragement to many of those in need. A simple bag, made of sturdy cotton or linen fabric, may be filled with donated items and seed. Ready for shipment, they are a source of encouragement for people in great need such as those found throughout the world like Uganda , Kenya , Sudan , Haiti and many others.

Upon arriving at its destination, the ‘tote bag' may contain a blanket, tooth brush/tooth paste, soap and small towel, small sewing kit, and small first aid pack. Depending on the destination, ‘ Bible Garden School ' supplies may be added. The recipient is able to reuse the ‘tote bag' as an item of clothing, school bag, or a bag to take to market.

‘T-Top Tote Bag' SEWING INSTRUCTIONS

			4"w x 16"l				4"w x 16"l
36" wide 26" long

Please keep the measurements as specified as we need to keep the bags at a consistent size

Step 1. Select Fabric; sturdy cotton or linen; Please refrain from using animal, cartoon characters or symbols associated with astrology. In some cultures these may give a message we do not wish to extend.

Step 2. bag 36” x 26” (91 cm x 66 cm)

Step 3. 2 straps 4”w x 16” l (10 cm x 40 cm)

Step 4. Drawstring ~40” (1 meter)

Step 5. Make a 2” (5 cm) hem; top and bottom; reinforce stitching

Step 6. With right sides together, fold in half and stitch a ½” (1.2cm) seam.
Leave an opening on the bottom hem for drawstring to be pulled through. Reinforce seam.

Step 7. Straps; turn ends under ¼” (.1 cm), with right sides together, stitch ¼” (.1 cm) seam.
Reinforce seam and turn right side out.

Step 8. On the bag, place straps 4” (10 cm) from the center x 2 “ (5 cm) on top hem.
Stitch and reinforce with a ‘box' or ‘X' stitch.

Step 9. Pull drawstring through bottom hem

Step 10. The bag is ready to be filled. You can help with this project by sewing totes and collecting items (blanket, tooth brush/tooth paste, soap and small towel, small sewing kit, and small first aid pack (other than seed, which we provide ?why?) and sending them to:

Hope Seeds, 5250 CR 675 E, Bradenton, FL 34211

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We would be fully blessed if you could send $4.00 per tote pound to help with shipping expenses, thank you for your prayerful support in financial assistance as well.