This compact tote bag is perfect for quick errands or everyday outings. Its standout feature is the combination of two contrasting outer fabrics, with the handles seamlessly extending from the point where the two fabrics meet.
Instructions Sample
Design & Work: Usanko Channel
Materials:
Centimeters:
- Fabric (outer fabric A, handle): 90cm x 20cm
- Fabric (outer fabric B, lining fabric): 60cm x 45cm
Inches:
- Fabric (outer fabric A, handle): 35.5" x 7.8"
- Fabric (panel, gusset): 23.6" x 17.7"
Finished Size:
Centimeters:
W26cm x L14cm / Bottom 14cm / Gusset 12cm
Inches:
W10" x L5.5" / Bottom 5.5" / Gusset 4.7"
Fabric shown for this sample:
Echino Wonder Cotton Linen Canvas
Echino Fluff Cotton Linen Canvas
(To be released at a later date)
Instructions
1. Cut the lining fabric gusset to 10cm tall and 6cm wide.
2. Make the handles. With the front sides facing outside, told the fabric as shown in the photo.
3. Then fold them in half again and sew both ends. Make two handles.
4. Baste the handles to the top edge of the outer fabric. Make two sets.
5. Sew together the top of the outer fabric (with handles attached) to the bottom of the outer fabric to form one piece of outer fabric. Press down the seam to the bottom side and apply topstitches along the seam from the front side.
6. With the front sides facing each other, put together two outer fabrics and sew the bottom.
7. Outer fabric spread out flat.
8. With the front sides facing each other, sew together the outer and lining fabrics at the top opening.
9. At the center of the bag opening, overlap the gusset sections of the outer fabric side (without the opening for turning) and the lining fabric side. Sew them together with a 5mm seam allowance. ※This prevents the lining fabric from being pulled when turning the bag inside out.
Finished!
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