Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial for Beginners

Finished Size: The bottom finished at 11" by 4.5" and the bag finished at 15" wide on the top (measuring the top flat) by 12.5" high (with the finished boxed bottom).

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I’m in Fresno, CA and I love this video! Easy Peezy nice and easy! :)

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Hi, my name is Tamara also I’m in Corsicana Texas and needlepoint finisher

I have watched your tutorials many times. Your style of teaching is easy to follow. I have been away from sewing for years and now that I am retired I have relearned so many sewing tips and short cuts for making pillows, hand bags, bindings etc. I am from Mt. Laurel, NJ and so glad you have these on line videos.

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Hi Tamara I have 2 types of interfacing one is very light and pliable but the other is quite thick is it best to use the kithicker one or will the light one work as well. The light is fading here in Wales so going to sit with my cat in the lounge and crochet. Thank you I can see it will be my favourite make xx

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Southwestern Pennsylvania

Thanks so much for your tutorial. I have done a similar tote with inner pockets in the past and am using it for a pattern, but your tutorial was a great review for me. I am in central California.
Thanks so very much.

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Alberta, Canada

Tamara: GREAT tutorial!! I added a zipper pocket to one side of the tote and embroidered the initial of the gift recipient to the other side. After working for 40 years in Alaska, now retired and watching from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Tamara: I am watching your video and love the tote bag, especially because it has a boxed bottom. I live in Geelong, Victoria, Australia

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Have now finished 5 bags with your pattern and direction. hard to turn, however I love it!! From Ontario Canada. Also loved your pillow case tutorial. Thanks

Hello , I have made 4 bags already with your easy to follow video. I made a couple a little bigger and shortened the strap a couple inches. Variety is good. 🪡🧵Thank you from Wisconsin. Also I would love it if you added a egg gathering apron video to your collection. 🥚🥚🥚🥚🐔

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Thank you! Just what I was looking for.

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what do you use for interfacing once front and back have iron on interfacing added?

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Love the video!!! I'm having a hard time finding the right size pattern , but yours seems perfect. But if I wanted it to make it bigger should I just add extra inches to all pieces? Should the width be 2 inches bigger than the height??? Thank you! living in Puyallup ,Washington

Great video. I am from Lafayette, Louisiana.

Love this and can't wait to make it here in beautiful Florida, USA!

Just finished this tote step by step very good tutorial Tamara Thanks love it!!

This is such a simple, beautiful and easy bag to make, and I love that your instructions are “sew” simple, and measurements are in inches…a big bonus for me and others, I’m sure. Clever girl and lovely, too. I’m in RI, smallest state in USA.

This is my first time seeing your channel! Can I use upholstery material? I was given a yard of it & need an idea for using it! Loved your little hints throughout the tutorial!! Very helpful!

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Fab tutorial easy quick and confident with good tips thank you. Cheryl Thomas from west wales uk

Love your tutorial. I am a beginner and I want to sew as many totes that I can because I am 93 years old and won't be around much longer and I do love to sew. Thank you Tamara.
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I've made 2 of these now and they really are FUN! Thanks for the tutorial!

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I love this tote bag. I am watching from Whangārei New Zealand. 😊

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Hello, I am from Redford Michigan. I am learning how to sew. I enjoy how easy you make it.

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