Tote Bag Tutorial
Did you ever not realize something was in dire need of replacement? I have a tote bag I take to work every day made from fabric some friends gifted me with that I’ve used for years. So many years, I can’t remember when I actually made it, and I hadn’t really looked at it closely enough to see it was far past its prime. It was definitely time to make a new one! I chose some Robert Kaufman Essex Linen for the bag (and some sturdy twill for the bottom), and pulled a Norman Rockwell cotton print I’d been saving for something special from my stash for the lining. I then chose my outer design, and made sure it measured 20x32” when I was done (you could use any design you wanted, so long as it ended up at those measurements when done). I used 1/4” foam so the bag would be sturdy enough to stand up by itself, and I always sew the handles to the fabric and foam for extra stability. I inserted the handles in one of the lower seams, and then stitched them on for strength, b...
