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!
![A view of the tote bag rolled up and a view of it unrolled to see the pocket on the front.](https://i0.wp.com/tamarasjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Foldable-Tote-Bag-Tutorial-rolled-up-to-open.png?resize=1024%2C713&ssl=1)
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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.
![Image of youtube thumbnail](https://i0.wp.com/tamarasjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FOLDABLE-TOTE-BAG-SEWING-TUTORIAL-1.png?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1)
For another fun beginners tote bag sewing tutorial check out this easy to sew lined tote bag.