8. If desired, cut patch pocket from neck section, so curved neck edge is top edge. Centre on tote front; topstitch in place along side and bottom edges.
Note: To make tote with leather handles, you need 91.5 cm (36 in) length of recycled leather belt, strap or dog leash. Follow steps 1 through 4, then Step 6 and Step 8. Turn wrong side out. Set tote, upright on work surface so base lies flat, creating triangular flap at each side as shown in Diagram II. Approx 5 cm (2 in) from point on each flap, stitch straight across base between folds on front and back. Turn right side out. Ask shoemaker or tailor to use belt to make and attach two 46 cm (18-in) handles.
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Adapted from AlterKNITS by Leigh Radford with permission by Stewart, Tabori and Chang.. Copyright 2005 by Leigh Radford. All rights reserved. No part of this may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
