The topstitching on this bag is necessary but the quilting is optional.
Fabric tote bag with zip.
Making it yourself allows you to pick fabric that fits your style.
And the best part is that most tote style bags are fairly easy to sew since they are mostly straight lines.
If your fabric is directional choose the side that has the fabric print right side up.
1 yard of fabric for the bag.
The other side will be the inside of the tote.
1 2 yard of foam stabilizer at least 40 wide byannie soft and stable is 60 wide.
3 x 24 inches for the zipper 18 x 24 inches for the front and back and 6 x 30 inches for the.
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24 x 21 inches for the front and back of the bag 3 x 24 inch fabrics for the zipper and 6 x 32 inch fabric pieces for the sides and bottom.
1 2 yard of fabric for the straps.
And when you add a zipper to a standard tote it makes the bag even more functional to keep your items safe and clean.
To make a tote bag start by cutting 2 equally sized rectangular pieces of fabric that are between 12 and 24 inches long and wide.
Then after the rest of the bag was done i put on the zipper slide and sewed a tab to the end.
Just a few extra minutes add so much.
Then hem the top edge of each rectangle and sew the rectangles together on the sides and bottom.
For the bag and straps you will need.
Rather than purchasing a pre made bag you can learn how to sew a tote bag with lining and a zipper yourself.
Choose one side of the main bag piece to be the exterior.
Get the fabric supplies you need at onlinefabricstore.
Cut out two pieces of each measurement.
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Topstitch along the top folded edge of the bag 1 2 away from the fold.
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These totes even make great personalized gifts.