Tutorial:a pineapple-patterned fabric tote bag(DIY mini tote bag)
Today’s handcraft work is a “DIY pineapple-patterned fabric tote bag". It is a simple tote bag without zipper and pockets. It is also simple to make, so it is easy to make even for beginners.
![pineapple tote bag](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649a.jpg)
It’ll be made by drawing lines on the fabric by using a ruler and cutting the fabric, so a pattern is not necessary. It uses only straight stiches on the sewing machine, so it is relatively easy to make.
The finished size is about 21cm x 25cm. The gusset length is about 12cm. It is small for a tote bag. However, I think is just the right size to carry a lunch box and a drink and can be used as a “lunch box bag".
Materials
Outer fabrics are 2 pieces of 30cm x 40cm sized fabric. (Seam allowances are included. Attach fusible interlining on the back.)
![outer fabrics](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649b.jpg)
![attach interfacing](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649c.jpg)
Fusible interfacing gives fabric firmness, and keeps the shape of the tote bag.
Inner fabrics are 2 pieces of 29.5cm x 39.5cm sized fabric. (Seam allowances are included)
![inner fabrics](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649d.jpg)
Handles are 2 pieces of 2.5cm x 54cm. Handles can be made by using any fabrics of your choice. Acrylic webbing tape is recommended from craft shop. (It is easy to make.)
![handles](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649e.jpg)
Make the outer part of tote bag
1. Baste the outer fabric and handle together.
![baste the outer fabric and handle](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649f.jpg)
2. Place the outer fabrics with right side, and sew the side and bottom.
![sew the side and bottom](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649g.jpg)
3. Cut off extra corner cloth and press seam allowances open. Then make gusset, and sew. (Gusset adds depth to the bag.)
![cut off extra cloth](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649h.jpg)
![press seam allowances open](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649i.jpg)
![make gusset](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649j.jpg)
4. Cut the extra seam allowances (2.5cm from bag opening).
![cut the extra seam allowances](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649k.jpg)
Make the inner part of tote bag
1. Place the inner fabrics with right side, and sew the side and bottom.
![sew the side and bottom](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649l.jpg)
2. Cut off extra cloth, and press seam allowances open. Then make gussets, and sew.
![cut off extra cloth](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649m.jpg)
![make gussets](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649n.jpg)
3. Cut the extra seam allowances (2.5cm from bag opening).
![cut the extra seam allowances](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649o.jpg)
Make the tote bag
1. Insert the inner bag into the outer bag with right side together. Then sew around perimeter of bag opening. (Leave 8cm gap for turning.)
![sew around](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649p.jpg)
2. Unseam the bastings of handle.
![unseam the bastings](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649q.jpg)
3. Press seam allowances open, and turn inside out from the gap.
![press seam allowances open](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649r.jpg)
![turn inside out](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649s.jpg)
4. Iron and stitch the edge of bag opening. The fabrics overlap and become thick in the bag opening, so be careful to sew the bag opening.
![stitch](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649t.jpg)
5. Iron to finish. The pineapple-patterned fabric tote bag is done.
![pineapple tote bag](https://www.jewel-track.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/post_649u.jpg)
Following is the video for how-to.
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