https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tote-bag-9 • Posted by Steph.
guess what her name begins with...!
guess what her name begins with...!
Cut two square of fabric from the lining material, and two from the black material Mine measured 38cm x 46cm
Add a pocket onto one of each of the squares. I put contracting (handmade) bias binding on the top of mine for effect This is optional
Sew the lining squares RS together, leaving the top shorter edge open. Sew a gusset into the bottom of both sides. Here's a good tutorial on how to do it http://www.sewretrothebook.com/how-to-make-a-gusset.html
Now make your template. I used the computer for this, because my drawings are bad :P
Print out your template, cut out the shape and place it on the front side of your bag. Sew it on using close zig-zag stitch. Once you've done this, sew the two pieces of black fabric RS together, again, leaving the top shorter edge open.
Now make your handles. Take a piece of fabric (around 5" wide, and however long you want + seam allowance) and press it in half. Fold the outer edges into the half-mark (as shown in the picture) and then fold everything back in half. This will create your strap (sorry, that was long, and probably doesn't make sense)
Topstitch along both sides using a contrasting thread (I chose blue, to go with my "K")
Pin the handles onto the front of the bag like so: Now put your black bag INSIDE your lining fabric (the lining fabric facing wrong side out)
Sew along the top, leaving a 2" gap for turning (I backstitched when I got to the handles, for extra strength)
Turn it inside out, press and topstitch. You're done! Go and show off your new bag :D