3. Reinforce bottom corners of tote front and back with stay stitching ¼” from tote edge and clip corners to stay stitching. This will help ease the bag corner seam as you stitch the front and back pieces to the long &nbsp;sides/bottom panel. &nbsp;  Place inside edge of handle 3" in from each edge of front. Top stitch both sides of handle &nbsp;to bag, but STOP stitching about 5" from the top (see picture #4). Repeat with back piece.   