This skirt has pockets, a zipper at the back, and relatively flat sides (meaning that I drew the gathers away from the side seams to keep it from making my hips look full). Constructing a gathered-waist skirt is not complicated, and it is made infinitely more fool-proof by my brand new, all-time favorite sewing accessory, the invisible zipper foot.
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The tote is about 24" wide and 20" tall. It is designed with 2 sets of handles so that you can carry it as a tote or as a shoulder bag.
It is fully lined and has one large pocket on the inside.
The pattern does not include specific design ideas but you will want to do any surface design, appliqué or decorative stitching before starting to construct the tote.
