FREE SEWING TUTORIALS
Drawstring Tote Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial
This tote bag features a gathered closure like a drawstring pouch. The fabric used for this bag highlights a classic teddy bear pattern in a Gobelin-style print. While it conveys the luxurious feel of a Gobelin weave, it's made from easy-to-sew cotton-linen canvas, making it ideal for bag making.
| Design & Work | Usanko Channel |
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| Fabric shown for this sample |
(Outer Fabric)YGA-86010-1C |
| Materials |
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| Size |
33cm (l) 38cm (w) 4cm (gusset) |
Instructions
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Make the handle.
Fold the long end in four and sew the ends to make a cord. Picture shows the fabric folded like a cord. -
Make the drawstring cord.
Fold the short ends by 1cm and fold the piece into making a cord. -
Make an opening for the cord.
Adhere fusible interfacing on the back of the opening fabric. Only place the interfacing on half the side of the lining where it will face the front. Fold both short ends by 1cm. -
Attach the pieces to the outer fabric.
Attach handle and cord opening fabric to the outer fabric. -
Make the folded gusset.
With the front sides facing each other, put together the outer fabrics and lining fabric respectively. With 1cm seam, sew the perimeter. Align the bottom of the outer bag and lining bag neatly, fold 2cm from the bottom seam and sew the side. Picture shows sewn layered bottoms.
◎Cutting Layout and Sewing Instructions
◎Sewing Tutorial(PDF format / A4 size)
Purchasing KOKKA fabrics
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