Whether it's for groceries, a day at the beach or everyday necessities, everyone needs a tote bag for their treasures. Reusable bags are great for our planet and a super stylish addition to your everyday travels. The finished size of this bag is: 20wx18h but the dimensions can be adjusted to meet your needs. The inside pockets are great for smaller items such as lipstick and change. The dimensions of the pockets are: small (2)- 4 1/2 w x 6 1/2 h zipper pocket- 9 w x 6 h Hobby lobby is my favorite place on the planet so of course I purchased my materials there. I selected 2 cotton prints in my favorite colors and styles but a variety of materials will work well for this - cotton, canvas, duckcloth or even oilcloth. Consider what you are planning on using the bag for before purchasing your fabric. I will be using the black and white stripe for the outside of my bag and the lining of my zipper pocket. The pink polka dot will be for my bag lining and my 2 small pockets. Materials needed: 1 yard for outer bag 1 yard for lining 2 yards of nylon webbing for straps ( you could also use ribbon but it is less durable) 9 inch zipper in a coordinating color 2 ½ yards fusible interfacing (medium weight is my favorite) - interfacing is also optional, I like to use it to help stabilize my material but it may not be necessary if you are using a heavier material such as canvas. Coordinating thread Fabric tape such as wonder tape (optional)
Outer fabric - 20x22(2) Lining fabric - 20x22(2) Interfacing - 20x22(4) optional Small pockets - 5x7 (4) this will make 2 pockets. These are optional and you can adjust sizes. Zipper pocket lining - 13x15. This is also optional and the size can be adjusted. On each of your bag side pieces, remove a 3 inch square from the 2 bottom corners (this will be your box corner bottom) 2. Interface your pieces if you have chosen to do so. I prefer fusible interfacing (follow the directions on how to fuse it). You can also use sew-on interfacing if you'd like. 3. Small pockets: Place 2 pocket pieces right sides together, pin and stitch around the perimeter leaving a small opening for turning. Clip the corners. 4. Turn pocket right side out, press, and topstitch. Repeat for the other pocket. 5. Once your small pockets are complete, pin and stitch them where you would like them on a lining piece. I am putting mine next to each other on one side of my lining. Remember to leave the top of your pocket open for use. 6. Zipper pocket: for this step you will need the lining piece that does not have pockets yet, your 13x15 zipper lining piece, a ruler and a marking pencil. Place your 13x15 piece right sides together with your lining 1 ½ inches above the place you want your zipper. Mark 1 ½ inches from the top and draw a line all the way across. Mark 2 inches from the top and draw a line all the way across. Mark the center and the length of your zipper in between your 2 lines. I added triangle at each end and connected them down the center (this will be used for cutting). When this is done, it should give you a box that looks like this: Pin your fabrics together and stitch around the perimeter of the box. Use the center line to cut an opening in both layers of fabric. Cut the sides of your triangles as well. Pull your fabric through the opening and press. You are now ready to put on your zipper. Pinning a zipper can cause it to pucker so I prefer to tape it on using fabric tape (wonder tape is my favorite). Place fabric tape on the back side of the opening, then stick your zipper to the tape, centering your zipper and making sure the zipper pull is free to use. Now topstitch your zipper in place. I prefer to do this right side up so I can control the placement of my stitches. 7. To enclose your zipper pocket, place remaining fabric right sides together, pin and stitch the 3 open sides being careful not to catch your lining in the process. Don't worry if your edges look bad, that part will be hidden between your lining and outer bag. You will now have a beautifully lined zipper pocket. 8. To put your bag together, place your outer pieces right sides together, pin, and stitch the sides and bottom edge. Press your seams open. Make sure to leave the top edge open as well as the 3 inch cut-outs in the bottom. 9. Repeat this process for the 2 lining pieces as well. On the lining piece only, leave an additional 4 inch gap in the bottom center (this will be used for turning) 10. To create your box corner, pinch the seams together at the 3 inch opening, placing your seams right sides together. Pin in place and stitch across to close the opening. Repeat this process for all 4 openings (2 on the lining, 2 on the outer bag) 11. Attach your straps to your lining piece. Strap length can vary based on your personal preference. Place the ends of your strap on the right side of the lining piece. Stitch across several times to secure. Repeat this for both sets of straps. 12. Turn outer bag right side out and inner bag wrong side out. Place the outer bag inside the inner so that right sides are together. Make sure straps are sandwiched between the 2 bags. 13. Stitch all around the top edge joining the 2 pieces together.
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