Are you tired of digging through a messy bag to find what you need? A three compartment tote can help you stay organized and save time. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of making your own three compartment tote.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 17¾″(45㎝) W × 11⅞″(30㎝) 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:
Main Fabric
② 18⅝″ × 27½″ (47㎝ × 69.5㎝) Outer layer
② 18⅝″ × 27½″ (47㎝ × 69.5㎝) Lining
Pocket
① 10¾″ × 8″ (27㎝ × 20㎝) Outer layer
① 10¾″ × 8″ (27㎝ × 20㎝) Lining
Handle
② 4″ × 25¾″ (10㎝ × 65㎝) Outer layer
Plastic snap buttons
2 Set
Place the right sides together of the pocket fabric. Pin and sew around the edges, leaving an opening in one side.
Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. Press, pin and stitch the top edge. Place the pocket on the right side of the main fabric and sew 3 sides.
Fold the handle fabric in half, wrong sides together to make a crease. Then fold each edge in toward the middle and press.
Stitch along both long edges of the strip, 1/8” from the edge.
Position the handle 6″ interval of the main fabric, then sew with 1/4″ seam allowance.
Place the right sides together of the outer layer of the main fabric. Sew 3 sides as shown in the picture.
Fold a piece of the main fabric. Place the lining, right side down on top. Pin in place. Sew along top and bottom edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance. Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. Sew the both sides with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.
Combine the side seam and bottom so that a flat base is formed. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn out through the opening. After this, sew up this hole.
Put the lining into the outer. Topstitch all the way around of the top of the bag entrance.
Fold one finished bag. Place the other lining, right side down on top. Pin in place. Sew along top and bottom edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. Sew the both sides with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.
Combine the side seam and bottom so that a flat base is formed. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn out through the opening. After this, sew up this hole.
Put the lining into the outer. Topstitch all the way around of the top of the bag entrance.
Sew extensions to the sides of the two bags.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Making your own three compartment tote is a fun and easy DIY project that can help you stay organized while on the go. With just a few materials and some basic sewing skills, you can create a stylish and functional tote that fits your personal style. So why not give it a try? You might just surprise yourself with what you.
