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
Size:
- A (Portrait style) 34cm (l) 26cm (w-at opening) 22cm (bottom) 4cm (gusset)
- B (Landscape style) 26cm (l) 34cm (w-at opening) 30cm (bottom) 4cm (gusset)
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.
