Slub denim tote bag tutorial with a lining (Show off slub denim’s texture! DIY tote bag guide)

2019/12/11

How to make a durable tote bag using slub denim. (DIY sturdy tote bag made with slub denim.) I tried making a handmade tote bag with slub denim’s unique texture.

It’s a simple project, great for anyone new to sewing. (Easy tote bag tutorial.) The finished size of this slub denim tote bag is approximately 26cm in height, 37cm in width, and 8cm in depth.

Slub denim tote bag tutorial with a lining (DIY sturdy tote bag made with slub denim)

Supplies needed for a slub denim tote bag (Slub denim tote bag making materials)

For the outer fabric of the slub denim tote bag, prepare two pieces measuring 32cm × 47cm (seam allowance included).

Outer fabric for the slub denim tote bag (Tote bag making fabric)

The lining for the slub denim tote bag consists of two pieces, each measuring 31.5cm × 46.5cm (seam allowance included).

The reinforcement fabric for the bottom of the slub denim tote bag is one piece measuring 20cm × 47cm (seam allowance included).

Reinforcement fabric for a slub denim tote bag

For the tote bag handles, prepare two pieces of webbing (Cotton webbing, Nylon webbing, Acrylic webbing, etc…), each measuring 2.5cm × 98cm.

Acrylic webbing for the slub denim tote bag handles

Make the outer fabric of the slub denim tote bag (Make the outer bag of the slub denim 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.

Place the outer fabrics of the tote bag right sides together and sew the bottom edge

Press open the seam allowances of the tote bag's outer fabric

The outer fabric of the slub denim tote bag has been sewn together

2. Sew the two tote bag handles onto the outer fabric.

The position for attaching the tote bag handles (How to attach handles to a slub denim tote bag)

Sew the handles onto the outer fabric of the slub denim tote bag

3. 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.

Sew the patch fabric and the outer fabric of the tote bag together

When folding the fabric before sewing it on, it is good to use an hot hemmer (hot ironing ruler) to create the crease. You can fold it precisely according to the measurements, and the finished tote bag will look neat.

Useful for pressing folds with an iron! How to make a hot hemmer (Make a hot hem

How to make a hot hemmer (hot hem ruler, hot ironing ruler), useful for making 2cm or 3cm folds ...

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4. Fold the outer fabric of the slub denim tote bag in half with the right sides together, then sew the sides.

Fold the outer fabric of the slub denim tote bag in half with the right sides facing each other

Sew the side seams of the tote bag's outer fabric

5. Cut the corners of the outer fabric, press the seam allowances open, and create the gussets for the tote bag.

Cut the corners of the tote bag's outer fabric (How to make the gusset of a slub denim tote bag)

Make the gussets of the slub denim tote bag

The outer fabric of the slub denim tote bag is complete

Make the lining of the slub denim tote bag (Make the inner bag of the slub denim tote bag)

1. The lining (inner bag) of the slub denim 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.

Sew the sides and bottom of the tote bag lining

2. Cut the corners of the lining fabric, press the seam allowances open, and make the gusset of the tote bag.

Cut the corners of the lining to create the gusset of the tote bag

Create the gusset of the tote bag lining

The lining of the slub denim tote bag is complete

Sew the outer fabric and the lining together to finish the slub denim tote bag

1. Place the outer fabric and the lining right sides together, and sew around the opening of the slub denim tote bag. (Leave an opening of about 12cm to turn it right side out.)