Sewing a Tote Bag by Joel Dewberry

Intermediate | 58 min 6 sec

Introduction
Overview00:33

Materials
Materials01:27

Cut Fabric and Begin Construction
Cut out pattern pieces02:41
Sew bag lining12:39
Interface bag exterior fabric10:34

Continue Bag Construction
Sew interior lining to exterior fabric12:35
Create tote bottom10:29

Finish Farmers Market Tote
Hand stitch turning hole closed02:45
Add a top stitching04:23

Taught by Joel Dewberry

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In this class, Joel and Laurie combine their love of colorful fabric with sewing know-how to make a stunning and sturdy farmer’s market tote bag. Both the interior and exterior of the bag are pieced together with eye-catching fabrics. Laurie walks you through the steps for constructing the bag from the inside out, and covers details like adding fusible interfacing and making pockets. Once the sides of the bag are assembled, she shows you how to add the bottom of the bag and hand-sew the opening closed with a slipstitch. A little decorative top stitching gives the finished bag a polished look.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

PDF Pattern
Paper scissors
Fabric scissors
Thread snips
Seam ripper
Sewing machine and thread to match fabric
Point turner (or chopstick)
Straight pins and pin cushion
Hand sewing needle
1/4 yd heavyweight interfacing
1 yd light to mid-weight interfacing
2 1/2 yds of quilting weight fabric (Joel and Laurie chose fabrics from the True Colors fabric line by FreeSpirit)
Iron and ironing board