How to make a fresh nautical tote bag (Homemade tote bag with a nautical motif – feel the sea)
How to make a fresh tote bag combining nautical-patterned fabric and solid fabric. (Sewing a simple tote bag.) A homemade tote bag with lining and a gusset. The simple construction makes it easy even for beginners to sew a tote bag. (Easy to make tote bag.)
A tote bag that’s easy to use every day and very practical. The finished size of this tote bag is approximately 25cm in height, 33cm in width, and 9cm in gusset depth. This handmade nautical-motif tote bag is perfect for everything from everyday use to trips to the beach. (Make your own tote bag.)
Supplies needed for a fresh nautical tote bag (nautical motif tote bag making materials)
For the outer fabric of the fresh nautical tote bag, prepare two pieces measuring 32cm × 45cm (seam allowance included). Apply fusible interfacing to the back of each piece.
Applying fusible interfacing adds firmness to the fabric, helping the tote bag maintain its shape and preventing it from sagging.
https://www.jewel-track.com/en/post-627-enThe lining for the nautical tote bag consists of two pieces, each measuring 31.5 cm × 44.5 cm (seam allowance included).
The reinforcement fabric for the bottom of the nautical tote bag is one piece measuring 20cm × 45cm (seam allowance included).
For the tote bag handles, prepare two pieces of webbing (Cotton webbing, Nylon webbing, Acrylic webbing, etc…), each measuring 2.5cm × 48cm.
You can make the tote bag handles with any fabric you like, but I recommend using webbing tape available at craft stores. It’s easier and makes the tote bag quicker to sew.
Make the outer fabric of the fresh nautical tote bag (Make the outer bag of the nautical motif tote bag)
1. Sew the bottom of the tote bag’s outer fabric with right sides facing each other, then press the seam allowances open.
2. The patch fabric attached to the bottom of the tote bag is folded 1cm at the top and bottom edges, then sewn onto the outer fabric.
When folding the fabric before sewing it on, it is good to use an hot hemmer (hot hem ruler, hot ironing ruler) to create the crease. You can fold it precisely according to the measurements, and the finished tote bag will look neat.
3. Fold the outer fabric of the nautical motif tote bag in half with the right sides together, then sew the sides.
4. Cut the corners of the outer fabric, press the seam allowances open, and create the gussets for the tote bag.
5. Sew the two tote bag handles onto the outer fabric.
Make the lining of the fresh nautical tote bag (Make the inner bag of the nautical motif tote bag)
1. The lining (inner bag) of the fresh nautical tote bag is made in the same way as the outer fabric (outer bag). Place the lining pieces together with the right sides facing each other, and sew the sides and bottom.
2. Cut the corners of the lining fabric, press the seam allowances open, and make the gusset of the tote bag.
Sew the outer fabric and the lining together to finish the fresh nautical tote bag
1. Place the outer fabric and the lining right sides together, and sew around the opening of the nautical motif tote bag. (Leave an opening of about 11cm to turn it right side out.)
2. Press the seam allowances open and turn the bag right side out through the opening.
3. Press the opening of the tote bag with an iron to shape it, then stitch along the edge. Since the opening of the tote bag has many layers of fabric and is quite thick, work carefully.
4. Finally, press the tote bag with an iron to finish and shape it. With this, the nautical motif tote bag is complete.
Following is the video for how-to.