Diy shopper bag (Sewing a simple tote bag) – Making a tote bag
This is a photo guide on how to make a gusseted tote bag for shopping. (Sewing shopping bag.) The finished tote bag measures approximately 45cm × 27cm, with a gusset width of about 13cm.
Shopper bag making cloth (Tote bag making materials)
The fabric used for the shopping tote bag (shopper bag) consists of two types : one for the main body and one for the handles.
The fabric for the main body of the tote bag (shopping bag) measures 112cm by 40cm. (Seam allowances are included.)
The tote bag handles are made from two pieces of fabric, each 56cm × 14cm. (Seam allowances are included.)
How to make the handles for the shopping tote bag (Create the shopper bag handles)
After folding the fabric into four layers, sew both ends to make the handles.
How to attach handles to a tote bag
Fold the top edge of the tote bag body into a triple fold with a width of 2cm.
When making a triple fold in the fabric, it’s recommended to use a hot hemmer (hot hem ruler). It helps you create precise creases and results in a cleaner finish.
https://www.jewel-track.com/en/post-628-enInsert the handles into the triple-folded section and sew the opening of the tote bag.
How to make the body of a tote bag
Fold the fabric for the tote bag body in half with the right sides facing each other, then fold back 7cm from the bottom to create the gusset.
After sewing both sides of the fabric, finish the edges with a zigzag stitch.
Lift the handles and finish the tote bag
After turning the tote bag body right side out, lift the handles and sew them onto the upper edge of the opening.
With this, the shopping tote bag (shopper bag) is complete.
Making movie is the following.