Looking for an easy sewing project with a unique twist? This DIY tote bag tutorial walks you through creating a cute and compact handbag featuring a short handle and an inner pocket. Made with charming whale print fabric, it’s ideal for beginners who want to practice sewing functional yet stylish accessories. Follow along and make your own eco-friendly handbag today!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 9⅞″(25㎝) W × 7⅛″(18㎝) H × 3¼″(8㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
② 13¾″ × 13½″ (35㎝ × 34㎝) Outer layer
② 13¾″ × 13½″ (35㎝ × 34㎝) Lining
② 13″ × 12⅝″ (33㎝ × 32㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Inner pocket
① 8¾″ × 9⅞″ (22㎝ × 25㎝) Lining
◆ Others
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 25″ (63㎝)
Cut the interfacing into the shape of the pattern. Fuse the fusible fleece, centered, to the wrong side.
Fold the inner pocket right sides together in half, and sew with a seam allowance of 3/8″, leaving an opening. Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Press, pin and sew the top. Place the inner pocket on the right side of the lining and sew.
Place the right sides together of the main panel and sew both sides and bottom with an allowance of about 3/8″. Leave an opening in the bottom of the lining.
Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining and sew the top with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And sew up this opening.
Arrange the lining inside and press pieces away from and topstitch.
Fold in half the webbing strap and sew to form a circle.
Place the strap on the top of the bag and fold both top of the bag and sew.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
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