Linen Tote Bag

by JOANN |

Item # 042217995P268
Linen Tote Bag is rated 2.0 out of 5 by 2.
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Beginner Over 5 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • 3/4yd fabric for the body of the tote
  • 3/4yd fabric for the lining
  • 1yd fabric for straps/pocket/bias tape trim
  • 1yd interfacing
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Rotary cutter & board
  • Pins/clips
  • Needle & thread

DIRECTIONS:

Cut List:

  • Fabric for the body of the tote - (1) 17"x 36", (2) 7"x 15"
  • Fabric for the lining - (1) 17"x 36", (2) 7"x 15"
  • Fabric for straps/pocket/bias tape trim - (2) 4"x 24", (1) 10"x 12", (2) 2"x 40" (cut diagonally/on the bias of the fabric for the trim pieces)
  • Interfacing - (1) 17"x 36", (2) 7"x 15", (2) 2"x 24"

  1. Cut all pieces listed above.
  2. Iron/adhere the interfacing pieces to the body pieces of the tote to give them more structure.
  3. Prepare the bias tape trim by folding the long 40" sides in toward the center and pressing, then hot dog style folding them together again to hide the seams and pressing.
  4. With WRONG sides together pin the long edge of the tote body piece and bias trim around the side panel piece. Stitch with a 1/2" seam allowance. Leave approx. 1" open at the top of the bag on both sides.
  5. Wrap the open bias trim around the exposed edge of the tote so that it will now be hidden and stitch around the edges. Leave approx. 1" open at the top of the tote again.
  6. Repeat the last 2 steps with the second side panel of the tote.
  7. Fold down the top edge of your tote to the inside about 1/2" and stitch all the way around to form a clean edge. Your bias tape should not be in the way because you left 1" open at the top to do this.
  8. Create your tote lining by pining and stitching the RIGHT sides together of the large body piece to the first side panel piece then follow with the second side panel.
  9. Fold down the edge of your lining about 1/2" and stitch it into the inside of your bag around the top edge. Sewing in about 1/4". There will be no unfinished edges because both the tote and the lining have been folded down and sewn together, hiding everything.
  10. At the corners of your tote where the bias tape is still open, fold down the top edges of the tape to hide raw edges and sew up the remainder of the tape to close.
  11. Prepare your pocket piece by double folding and stitching down the top edge. Then fold and press in the sides and bottom edge approx. 1/2" toward the wrong side of the fabric.
  12. Measure about 4" down from the top edge of the tote and line up the center of the bag to the center of the pocket then pin into place. Stitch ¼" from the edge on all three sides.
  13. Prepare the straps by folding the long 24" sides in toward the center and pressing, then hot dog style folding them together again to hide the seams and pressing. Then stitch down along the edges to hold.
  14. Measure about 3" in from each side of the tote and 1/2" down from the top edge for the handle placement. Pin, then stitch in a square formation to hold it securely. Repeat for all four handle edges.

JOANN HACKS:

  • When sewing the top of the bias tape down to cover the top corners of the tote, you may find it easier to hand sew it closed. It is really bulky in these areas and it may not look as clean and crisp using the machine.
  • You can sew the pocket on the tote earlier in the process to make it easier to stitch without the bulk (because the bag isn’t shaped yet). Just measure about 4 1/2" from one of the top raw short edges of your original 17"x 36" piece and sew around the edge before you attach it to the side panels.

Rated 2 out of 5 by from difficult for beginner Not quite sure how to attach bias binding, instructions hard to follow. A video would be very helpful
Date published: 2021-04-16
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Need a video Pls include a video for the projects. Sometimes it helps the reading and a video to go with it. Much easier to follow this way.
Date published: 2021-04-06
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