If you want to learn to sew with a project that is ACTUALLY cute, you're in the right place! This tote bag tutorial is episode 5 in my Learn to Sew series, which walks through everything you need to know to start your sewing journey.
Timestamps:
(1:15) Design overview
(6:46) Fabric I'm using
(9:46) Pattern piece dimensions
(10:07) Fabric Requirements
(11:25) Patch details
(16:12) Patch ironing
(19:37) Patch stitching
(22:44) Inner pocket construction
(28:07) Bag bottom construction
(32:59) Strap construction
(34:49) Outer bag construction/attaching the straps
(41:31) Thoughts on a bag with no lining
(46:26) Inserting the lining
(47:54) Reinforcing the straps
(49:01) Final result!
Pattern Piece Dimensions:
Outer Bag - Cut 2 from Main Fabric
20 in x 15 in
(50.8 cm x 38.1 cm)
Bag Lining - Cut 2 from Lining Fabric
20 in x 13.5 in
(50.8 cm x 34.3 cm)
Inner Lining - Cut 2 from Lining Fabric
20 in x 9 in
(50.8 cm x 22.9 cm)
Straps - Cut 2 from Strap Fabric
52 in x 3 in
(132 cm x 7.6 cm)
Outer Pocket - Cut 1 from Main Fabric
10.5 in x 8.5 in
(26.7 cm x 21.6 cm)
Bag Bottom - Cut 1 from Main Fabric & 1 Lining Fabric
13.75 in x 8 in
(34.9 cm x 20.3 cm)
Patches - whatever you choose!
Fabric Requirements:
Main Fabric - 3/4 yard
Lining Fabric - 3/4 yard
Strap Fabric - 1/4 yard
(you could likely get away with much less, depending on the width of your bolt)
Fabric I use in this video:
Duck Canvas - https://www.joann.com/richloom-solid-duck-canvas/19837988.html
Strawberry Lining (white is sold out, but other colors are available) - https://fluidplusdrape.com/products/copy-of-strawberry-fayre-viscose-linen-restock-coming-end-of-march?ref=sydney_graham
Pinterest Board for inspo: https://www.pinterest.com/hisydgraham/bags/tote-bag-inspo/
Interfacing: https://amzn.to/4dbQKkW
Hot Ruler: https://amzn.to/3ArYYHP
Clips: https://amzn.to/4cqEsVj
Hera Marker: https://amzn.to/4dGg17H
Other favorite sewing tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-1c0abd99
TikTok queen I got the patch inspo from: https://www.tiktok.com/@bingo.with.lo
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