Tote bags come in so many shapes and sizes from the smallest book bag all the way to the roomiest overnight bag.
Fabric tote bag with zip.
Topstitch along the top folded edge of the bag 1 2 away from the fold.
Choose one side of the main bag piece to be the exterior.
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And when you add a zipper to a standard tote it makes the bag even more functional to keep your items safe and clean.
For the bag and straps you will need.
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.
Cut out two pieces of each measurement.
These totes even make great personalized gifts.
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Making it yourself allows you to pick fabric that fits your style.
The other side will be the inside of the tote.
For the lining cut two fabric pieces of each measurement.
Then hem the top edge of each rectangle and sew the rectangles together on the sides and bottom.
And the best part is that most tote style bags are fairly easy to sew since they are mostly straight lines.
1 2 yard of fabric for the straps.
1 yard of fabric for the bag.
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The topstitching on this bag is necessary but the quilting is optional.
Just a few extra minutes add so much.
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Rather than purchasing a pre made bag you can learn how to sew a tote bag with lining and a zipper yourself.
If your fabric is directional choose the side that has the fabric print right side up.
Then after the rest of the bag was done i put on the zipper slide and sewed a tab to the end.