RETIREMENT SALE *Ruffled Strawberry Bag Sewing Pattern, Beginner Friendly Gingham Tote (PDF Download)

🍓 RUFFLED STRAWBERRY BAG — PDF SEWING PATTERN 🍓
Sew the sweetest bag of the season! This berry-adorable strawberry tote features a fluffy gathered ruffle all the way around, a leafy green calyx top that drapes over the opening like a true strawberry hull, and soft foam padding for that plump, plush shape. Beginner friendly, fat-quarter happy, and guaranteed to get compliments at every market and picnic.
✂️ WHAT YOU'LL GET

6-page illustrated instruction PDF with step-by-step construction
Separate full-size PIECES file — tiled A4/Letter pages PLUS an A0 copyshop version (zero taping!)
Test square for perfect printing at 100%
Make It Yours variations: velvet gift-shop version, hidden magnetic snap, 70% child-size mini

🍓 PATTERN DETAILS

Skill level: Beginner Friendly
Finished size: approx. 38 x 38 cm (15 x 15")
Sewing time: about 2 hours
Seam allowance included (1 cm / 3/8")

🧵 YOU WILL NEED

1 m main fabric (red or pink gingham is chef's kiss), 0.5 m lining, 0.5 m foam or fusible fleece
Green accent fabric for the leafy top
Matching thread, clips, basic sewing supplies

💌 INSTANT DOWNLOAD

This is a DIGITAL PDF PATTERN — no physical item will be shipped. Your files are available to download immediately after purchase via Etsy. Due to the digital nature of this product, no refunds can be offered.
📋 TERMS

For personal use. You may sell finished bags in small quantities with credit appreciated ("Pattern by EasyCraftPatterns"). The PDF itself may not be copied, shared, or resold.
Happy sewing! 🍓

— EasyCraftPatterns
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📸 Photo vs Pattern Notice: Listing photos show the finished item for inspiration only. Your final result may vary based on yarn type 🧵, needle size 📏, tension ✨, and personal knitting/crochet style 🪡. Please check the materials, sizing, and skill level before purchasing.

🧶 Vintage Pattern Note: This is a vintage pattern 📜, so original yarns may no longer be available. Modern DK / 8 Ply substitutes can be used with great results 🌸.

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