Tips for Sewing Hobo Tote Quick Sewing Tips When ready to sew, always remember these 3 things: needle down, skis down (pressure foot), then foot down (on foot control pedal). Right sides together mean that the printed sides of the fabric are placed together for sewing. Helpful Tips and Illustrations for Sewing the Reversible Hobo Tote ** Please have the Hobo Tote Kit assembly instructions handy when referring to the below tips. The steps listed below are an enhancement to the kit instructions and do not replace the original instructions. Step 2 A. For sewing - Place 2 pins on each side of opening as indicated. (This will be your start and finish point.) 2A B. Turn bag right side out before you press and make sure that you push the corners out using a blunt pointed object (as shown) but be careful not to punch through fabric. 2B C. Tuck the raw edge of opening inside ½” and press, shown at left. 2C 1 of 3 Tips for Sewing Hobo Tote Step 5 A. Mark center of fabric with pin and then mark 1”on each side of pin as shown in photo. 5A B. Fold each side into the center line, see photo. 5B Photo 5C is how the pleat should look once you have secured the pleat. Repeat this step for the remaining sides. 5C Step 6 A. Using a blunt pointed object, tuck in one end of the fabric and push through to the other end (as indicated in photo) but be careful not to punch through fabric. 6A B. Tuck raw edges in ½” as shown and press. 6B 2 of 3 Tips for Sewing Hobo Tote Step 7 A. Pull the fabric through the handle as shown. OPTION: Add a stitch when folding fabric over the loop. 7A B. Tie wrap around the loop as demonstrated in photo. 7B C. Tuck the ends under the wrap (as displayed in photo) but be careful not to punch through the fabric. 7C Optional Closure (Not Included In Kit) Purchase: ½“ package of Velcro with the top and bottom 1 button of your choice Instructions for sewing: 1. 2. 3. 4. Cut 2” strip of top and bottom Velcro. Place a strip of Velcro on the flap at the inside seam (as shown in photo) and pin in place then sew. Hand stitch button in the center of the front of the flap as seen in photo. With the pleats together place second Velcro strip 3” from top of bag (as shown in photo) and pin in place then sew. 3 of 3