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Tote Bag

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Sew a tote bag in a few nice and easy steps.
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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    If there are any creases of wrinkles in your fabric it's a good idea to iron it out before you start. Draw out the outline of your tote bag on your fabric. This should be a rectangle around 15" by 10". Cut this out.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Fold over about an inch at each of the smaller ends of the rectangle and pin this down.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Sew along the edges using a sewing machine removing the pins as you go.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Lay the material on the floor and fold it in half. Pin along the long edges of the rectangle catching both sides.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Sew along these edges with a sewing machine.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Fold the bag inside out.

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    Draw out two more rectangles this time about 30" by 4". These will be the straps and cut them out.

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    Fold them in half and pin along the edges.

  9. Step 9

    Step 9

    Sew along the straps and fold them inside out.

  10. Step 10

    Step 10

    Pin the straps on to the bag. Sew them in place using a needle and thread and you're done. See Fabric Printing for instructions on printing.

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Kate

18 Jun 00:51

How can I print this? I love the projects, but I cant figure out how to print. Thnaks!

Cat Morley

Cat Morley

18 Jun 00:52

What do you mean by print? Like print out on to paper?

EbonyMae.

EbonyMae.

28 Oct 17:25

i love this idea it's really cool

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Cat Morley »
September 30, 2005 13:23
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