Looking for an easy sewing project that’s beginner-friendly and genuinely useful? This step-by-step unlined tote bag sewing tutorial shows you how to make a practical reusable shopping bag in two sizes, perfect for groceries, daily errands, and everyday carry. I’ll walk you through fabric cutting, simple construction, and clean finishing—so you can confidently sew a tote bag that’s sturdy, lightweight, and ready to use.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately
<Small> 12⅝″(32㎝) W × 8″(20㎝) H × 4″(10㎝) D.
<Large> 17¾″(45㎝) W × 13¾″(35㎝) H × 6″(15㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
<Small>
◆ Main panel
① 8¾″ × 19¾″ (22㎝ × 50㎝) Outer layer
◆ Side panel
② 8¼″ × 8¼″ (21㎝ × 21㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 3/4″(2㎝) Herringbone Tape 99″(250㎝)
<Large>
◆ Main panel
① 12⅝″ × 33⅝″ (32㎝ × 85㎝) Outer layer
◆ Side panel
② 10¾″ × 14⅛″ (27㎝ × 36㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
① 3/4″(2㎝) Herringbone Tape 166″(420㎝)
Cut the fabric into the shape of the pattern.
Fold the herringbone tape in half and sew it to the top of the side panels and both ends of the main panel.
Do this by marking the center of your main panel and the center of your side panel.
Using your center marks, start pining the bottom of your side panel around the perimeter of your bottom. Sew all the edges with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Attach the other side panel to the other side of the main panel the same way.
Place the herringbone tape with the seam. Then fold over flush with the seam. Stitch along the folded edge of the tape. Extend the herringbone tape to make a handle.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
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