New to sewing? This tote bag is designed for beginners to enjoy making handmade pieces while learning the basics! The featured fabric comes from the "Powerful Animal" series—a 100% cotton oxford that’s easy to work with and perfect for bag making.
Design & Work: Yui Tamaki
Materials: Fabric 110cm x 55cm / 43" x 21"
Finished Size:
- Portrait style:
W26 x L34 cm, Bottom 22cm, Gusset 4cm
W10" x L13", Bottom 8", Gusset 1.5" - Landscape style:
W34 x L26cm, Bottom 30cm, Gusset 4cm
W13" x L10", Bottom 11", Gusset 1.5"
Fabric shown for this sample: Powerful Animal Cats Retro Oxford
Instructions
1. Cut the fabrics (Body x 2 and Handle x 2）
2. Appy zigzag stitches on both sides and bottom of the body.
3. With the front sides facing each other, sew together the two body pieces at the sides and bottom.
4. Fold the gusset and sew. Apply zigzag stitches.
5. Fold the opening side in three. Fold both ends of the handle by 1cm, then fold in half.
6. Fold the short end inward by 1cm.
7. Apply stitches from the front side around the top opening. Apply edge stitches on the handle.
8. Attach the handle to the body to finish.
