I am soon going to go on holiday! And I will need some fabric tote bags that I can tuck away into my purse for when they are needed. So I created this simple to sew DIY foldable tote bag that I think you will love!
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Foldable Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial:
You will need:
- Quilters Cotton (regular cotton works too, I just find quilters cotton to be a bit thicker).
- Plastic Snaps Set (I love using the plastic snaps set as it is so easy and pretty cheap)!
- All Purpose Sewing Thread (My fav brand is Gutermann)
Cut List:
- Larger Pieces: 18.5″ tall by 16″ wide (Cut 2)
- Handles: 27″ tall by 4″ wide (Cut 2)
- Front Pocket: 9″ tall by 7.5″ Wide (Cut 2)
Special Measurements to know:
- When adding the handles to the tote bag pieces, measure 4.5″ from both edges.
- Mark a 3″ line from the bottom edge of the pocket.
- When placing the front pocket, center it between the two sides and place it 3.5″ from the top.
Watch the Video Tutorial HERE:
To follow along and sew the foldable tote bag watch the video tutorial HERE. I try my best not to waist your time, but teach you all you need to know.
For another fun beginners tote bag sewing tutorial check out this easy to sew lined tote bag.
