Sew along the pinned sides using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.Make sure there are no wrinkles or bubbles and trim sides so they are perfectly even and pin in place. Line up the bag with outer fabric facing out.Sew along the base of the strap and along the top edge to secure. Flip up handle and pin or clip into place.Sew along the folded edge of the hem with strap in this position to secure.Insert raw edge of strap under the hem of the bag, 4 inches from the side and pin in place. Turn right side out, press seams well and top stitch with a 1/8 - 1/4 inch stitch from the edge. Place the right sides together and sew along the long edge with a 1/4 seam allowance. If you want to make straps from your lining fabric, cut 4 strips that are 2 inches x 18 inches. If you are using cotton webbing for the straps you can skip to step 9.Make sure the lining is completely under the ironed hem and pin in place. Smooth fabric together and slide other side of the lining as well, trimming with fabric scissors if needed to fit properly. Slide the lining underneath the hem we ironed on the outer piece lining up the sides.Sew along the right side, along the bottom and back up the left side of the pocket, back stitching well. Line these up and pin to the right side of the lining 4 inches from the edge. Find the center of the lining and the center of the pocket by folding them in half to make a crease.Then Iron over 3/4 inch along the top edge. Zig zag around the entire pocket piece.Cut a roughly 9 x 6 (this can vary slightly based on your needs) piece of your outer fabric. Optional Pocket: If you would like to add a coordinating pocket to the inside of your tote bag, now is the time to do that.On the short side of your outer piece, iron over 1/4 inch and then again 1 inch for the top hem of the bag.Straps: Cut (4) 2.5 x 34 How to Sew a Tote Bag Pattern You can do that or use the canvas like in the pattern. I also used drop cloth for the outer fabric and interfaced that with sf101 to test it out. The construction is the same as the regular tote with bigger measurements. This larger tote features longer straps and a larger body, for more contents or bulky items like beach towels. If you would like all the the learn to sew patterns and videos in 1 spot, I created an ebook with everything in there for you! I also have a pattern with no photos to make it easy on your printer. I sent out an email to those on the Learn to Sew email list and they voted on their next tutorial which was a tote bag! Followed by a sofa or bed organizer – maybe that should be next! I have included this tutorial in my Learn to Sew series which also has tutorials for placemats, potholders, aprons and zip pouches. I want to show you how to sew a tote bag and give you my best practices. I love being able to show various ways to make a tote bag. You can use the leftover lining or outer fabric to make these straps. They also come in great fabrics like this floral and this Arizona print.ĭon’t have cotton webbing for the straps? Which I love and use all the time by the way, but if you don’t have to have some to make these bags. I provides extra sturdiness and durability without making it more difficult to sew. I really like using canvas for the outer fabric on tote bags.
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