Beginner Sewing Project | Tote Bag Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- 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 - www.joann.com/...
Strawberry Lining (white is sold out, but other colors are available) - fluidplusdrape...
Pinterest Board for inspo: / tote-bag-inspo
Interfacing: amzn.to/4dbQKkW
Hot Ruler: amzn.to/3ArYYHP
Clips: amzn.to/4cqEsVj
Hera Marker: amzn.to/4dGg17H
Other favorite sewing tools: www.amazon.com...
TikTok queen I got the patch inspo from: / bingo.with.lo
Join the Sewing Besties Discord group: / discord
Tag me in your makes - I would loooove to see what you're working on!
/ hisydgraham
/ hisydgraham
Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommon...
yes please do a tutorial for a quilted version!
yes quilted version!!! and i would LOVE if you made a sewing gift guide for the holiday season :)
Adding fusable stabilizer to the liner fabric is the key to stiffening the fabric.
The bag is soooo cute!!!
Love your tutorial! You did a fantastic job! Thank you for sharing 🥰
I’ve watched your tik toks for awhile and this is the project that has got me out of my crafting slump. I’m half way through as I’m doing a bit each night after work can’t tell you how grateful I am for this!! So cute ❤️
I know what everyone’s getting for Christmas this year 😅 you get a tote bag and you get a tote bag and you get a Tote bag !!! So excited to customize with patches accordingly! 🎁❤️
errrrmegod, I'm off to the fabric store right now to get some canvas and this is my weekend project! So so cute, can't wait to make this. I'll comment again when I'm done with how I went!
OMG, THANKS for writing down the dimensions in cm!!! Make it easiest to follow the instructions without having my calculation next to me. Gracias form Madrid, Spain :)
Only 10 mins in and I’m obsessed! Will definitely be trying this. And please quilted version 🩷🩷
would love a quilted version! or a quilted makeup bag!! I definitely need zipper practice!
I completely loved this. I will be doing tomorrow
I'm obsessed! I have so many random small fabric scraps from my grandma that I just can't get rid of and I've finally found a use for them!!!!
Really good tutorial! Thank you! ❤
Love it! Before you said it, I was actually thinking “I wonder if I could do a quilted one” (I’ve never sewed) so yes! Please do a quilted tote too!! ❤
This turned out so cute!!!!! I’m obsessed!!!🥺 Please make a quilted version!! 🙏🏻
thats so cute! I love it
Let’s goooo! You’re killing it friend 😆 thanks for your hard work!
This is so cute!! Can’t wait to try. Would love a quilted version too 😊
Would love the quilted option!!!
So stinking cute! I’m getting a sewing machine for my birthday in a couple of months and this is going to be my first project! 😍 But I totally want to learn how to do a quilted version too so I would love that video!!
Yesss please do a quilted version
You could have use sf101 in facing on the lining
yes please to the quilted version :)))))
Any chance for a tutorial for a book sleeve with zipper and pockets 🩷
Have you tried doing the patches without interfacing? Is it possible to just pin them in place and stitch, or too wonky?
Thanks for this super clear and fun tutorial! You definitely achieved that 90s crafty teacher vibe 🍓 I do have a question: why did you topstitch the straps before attaching them? It seems like you just sewed in the exact same place when attaching them so I don't really understand the necessity to topstitch first.
Good question! If you skipped topstitching the middle of the straps and went straight for attaching them to the bag, you wouldn't be able to stitch past that unfolded edge near the top of the bag, without stitching the top of the bag open or closed. I hope that makes sense without visual aid! Basically you need to stop your stitch on the straps at the top of the the bag to maintain that unfolded edge that comes into play when you insert your lining. I opted not to topstitch the entire strap before attaching it because I felt it was unnecessary to stitch, as you said, in the same places twice. This way you only overlap your stitching by a 1/2" or so, to secure it.
This is really cute, but I’d love the link for your Pinterest. I can’t find it by searching 😅
Agh I knew I missed something! Thank you for catching that. Here's the pinterest board link: www.pinterest.com/hisydgraham/bags/tote-bag-inspo/ and I also just added it to the description.
Is there a reason for making the bottom pieces rounded at the corners? Can I skip that portion or will it throw off the measurements?
I felt it was easier to attach the sides when the bottom was rounded, and since this tutorial was designed for beginners I wanted to make it as simple as possible! You can totally leave your corners pointed! You may have to adjust the dimensions of the bottom though.
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Please quilt.