This is a multi-pocket bag that can be used anywhere, anytime.
This bag has large pockets on the front and back, and a zip pocket and two pockets on the inside.
Just follow the step-by-step instructions and you will have your own Multi-Pocket Tote Bag.
Tote Bag with 5 pockets Sewing Tutorial
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 12″(30㎝) W × 10″(25㎝) H × 6″(15㎝) D .
You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
Let's get started!!
To make this you will need:
Outer layer ( quilting cotton )
1 16⅝″ × 4¾″(42㎝ × 12㎝)
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1 12¾″ × 25¾″(32㎝ × 65㎝)
1 12¾″ × 14⅝″(32㎝ × 37㎝)
2 6¾″ × 10¾″(17㎝ × 27㎝)
Contrast Color Fabric ( quilting cotton ) – 1/4 yard
2 16⅝″ × 10¼″(42㎝ × 26㎝)
Lining ( quilting cotton )
1 16⅝″ × 23¾″(42㎝ × 60㎝)
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1 12¾″ × 25¾″(32㎝ × 65㎝)
1 9⅛″ × 12⅝″(23㎝ × 32㎝)
2 6¾″ × 10¾″(17㎝ × 27㎝)
Zipper
1 8″(20㎝)
Fusible fleece (It is similar to Pellon 987F ‘ or ‘Vilene H630’)
1 12″ × 25″(30㎝ × 63㎝)
2 6″ × 10″(15㎝ × 25㎝)
Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF-101 Shape Flex’ or ‘Vilene G700’)
1 15⅞″ × 23″(40㎝ × 58㎝)
1 12″ × 13⅞″(30㎝ × 35㎝)
1 Strip of 1¼″ (3㎝) wide Webbing Strap 23¾″(60㎝)
18㎜ Magnetic button 3 sets
Place the right sides together of the front and bottom of the outer pocket and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Place the right sides together of the back and bottom and sew.
The bottom panel is connected between the front and back panel.
Place and sew the handles 4 inches interval.
Make an inner pocket. Place it on the right side of the lining. Divide into 2 sections and sew.
Place the piece of fabric for your pocket lining face down, right sides together over your outer piece. Draw a long rectangular box which the teeth of your zipper will fit inside. Then stitch exactly around the rectangle you just drew.
Draw another line through the center of the rectangle right across. At each end, draw a triangle from the corners to that center line. Carefully cut along the center line until your reach the triangle, and then snip into the corners, close to, but not through, your line of stitching. Turn the lining fabric through the hole you just cut and out to the back. Press the opening neatly.
Sewing with the front upper most, stitch around the opening to secure the zipper in place. Fold up the pocket lining and pin along the 3 open sides. Stitch the 3 sides of the pocket lining , making sure to only sew the lining, not through the outer fabric as well.
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining of the outer pocket. Sew the part with the handle in a straight line.
Turn out the outer pocket and sew both ends.
Place the outer pocket on right side of the main fabric.
Sew along the side lines of the outer pocket and the main fabric.
A pattern of a side panel can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
Pin the side to the Main Panel, pinning first at the center. Then pin the ends in place. With sharp scissors make small snips on the gusset at the round shape of the main panel. The small snips will help the curved edge of the pouch.
Use the same process to sew the side to the lining.
Turn the lining inside out. Put it inside the outer layer. Place the right sides together of the outer and lining and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving a 4-inch opening.
Turn inside out through the opening.
Top stitch the bag entrance.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
