How to make a colorful floral tote bag (Making a homemade tote bag with stylish contrast fabric)
How to make a tote bag with floral fabric. (Floral tote bag tutorial.) This is a homemade tote bag combining colorful floral fabric with natural handles.
This lined tote bag with a gusset is the perfect size for everyday use. The finished size of this floral tote bag is approximately 18cm in height and 25cm in width, with a gusset length of about 6cm. Why not make your own floral tote bag that carries the warmth unique to handmade items?
The lining of the tote bag is made with beige twill fabric. A small-sized mini tote bag that is also easy to make.
Supplies needed for a floral tote bag (Flower print tote bag making materials)
For the outer fabric of the floral tote bag, prepare two pieces measuring 22cm × 32cm (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 flower print tote bag consists of two pieces, each measuring 21.5 cm × 31.5 cm (seam allowance included).
The reinforcement fabric for the bottom of the flower print tote bag is one piece measuring 11cm × 32cm (seam allowance included).
For the tote bag handles, prepare two pieces of webbing (Cotton webbing, Nylon webbing, Acrylic webbing, etc…), each measuring 2.5cm × 29cm.
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 floral tote bag (Make the outer bag of the flower print 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 flower print 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. Baste the two handles of the floral tote bag to the outer fabric.
6. Trim about 2.5cm of the seam allowance from the opening of the tote bag. By cutting off the excess seam allowance, the fabric thickness is reduced, making it easier to sew.
Make the lining of the floral tote bag (Make the inner bag of the flower print tote bag)
1. The lining (inner bag) of the floral 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.
3. Trim about 2.5cm of the seam allowance from the opening of the tote bag. By cutting off the excess seam allowance, the fabric thickness is reduced, making it easier to sew.
Sew the outer fabric and the lining together to finish the floral tote bag
1. Place the outer fabric and the lining right sides together, and sew around the opening of the flower print tote bag. (Leave an opening of about 7cm to turn it right side out.)
2. Remove the basting threads from the handles of the tote bag.
3. Press the seam allowances open and turn the bag right side out through the opening.
4. 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.
5. Finally, press the tote bag with an iron to finish and shape it. With this, the flower print tote bag is complete.
Following is the video for how-to.