Summer Tote Bag with Pocket
From the Blogger: "The summer tote bag with pocket is very easy to make. It doesn't require any specific sewing skills. The tutorial and pattern are self explanatory and the bag will be ready in an hour or less. Summer means spending more time outdoors, so it is designed with a large pocket, which is great to carry sunglasses, the book you're currently reading, or your craft project. It's perfect for summer, large enough to take to the beach or to the pool, or just to go out and enjoy the outdoors."
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Sewn byMachine
Materials List
- Fabric for the bag, pocket, straps, and lining. Measurements can be found in the printable version of the pattern
- One button
- About 6 cm of thin round elastic
- Matching sewing thread
Instructions:
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Cut all pattern pieces.
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Fold the pocket piece in half over the sort side and place over one of the bag pieces as shown below. The folded edge should be on the top side of the bag. Pin in place.
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Place the other bag piece over this one, right sides together, and pin. Sew down the sides and the bottom of the bag (because of the way you placed the pocket piece, the pocket will the automatically sewn in place, leaving the folded edge as the opening).
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Place the lining pieces right sides together, pin in place, and sew the sides and the bottom.
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Fold each bottom corner of both the bag and the lining in a triangle and sew about 5 cm from the tip. Cut off the excess fabric.
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Fold each strap piece in half over the long side, tuck the edges over inside (bias tape like) and sew.
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Place the lining in place inside the bag (wrong sides together), fold the top edges inward and pin all around, with the straps in place (insert the straps between the lining and the bag before pinning).
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Top stitch all around the bag.
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Fold the elastic in half and sew it in place in the center of the pocket top. Make sure the edges of the elastic are on the inside of the pocket and that no stitches show on the outside. Sew the button in place.
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Your bag is finished!