Tote Bag with Gusset – Free Sewing Tutorial

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New to sewing? Aimed at beginners, we are introducing this original segment where you can enjoy creating handmade pieces while learning the basics of sewing! The third issue features how to make a gusseted tote bag without a lining. The fabric used for this bag is from the “powerful animal” series. This easy to sew 100% cotton oxford fabric is perfect for bag making.

Design & Work:Yui Tamaki


Fabric shown for this sample:YG-76080-1C


Materials:

  • 生地:110㎝×55㎝

Size:

  • A (Portrait style) 34cm (l) 26cm (w-at opening) 22cm (bottom) 4cm (gusset)
  • B (Landscape style) 26cm (l) 34cm (w-at opening) 30cm (bottom) 4cm (gusset)


Instructions

1.

Cut the fabrics (Body x 2 and Handle x 2)

2.

Appy zigzag stitches on both sides and bottom of the body.

3.

With the front sides facing each other, sew together the two body pieces at the sides and bottom.

4.

Fold the gusset and sew. Apply zigzag stitches.

5.

Fold the opening side in three. Fold both ends of the handle by 1cm, then fold in half.

6.

Fold the short end inward by 1cm.

7.

Apply stitches from the front side around the top opening. Apply edge stitches on the handle.

8.

Attach the handle to the body to finish.

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