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Cloudburst Tote Panel Hack Tutorial: Create Unique Bags

August 22, 2023

Maureen Fiorellini's latest fabric collection, Cottage Farmhouse Fusion, by StudioE Fabrics is the perfect blend of rustic and charm. Her collection also includes 8 different panels. Today, I'm going to explain how I hacked the Cloudburst Tote to create the front pocket using a panel from the Cottage Farmhouse Fusion collection.

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