BOHO TOTE BAG

Boho Tote Bag Project

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • 1.2m Boho Printed Cotton, 120cm
  • 0.5m Plain Duck Black, 120cm
  • Matching Thread
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Iron

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Cut 2 pieces of the face fabric in square 48x48cm each.

Step 2. Hem the top edges of the bag which will become the two edges of the opening. To do this: lay out the rectangles so that thewrong side of the fabric. Fold the top edge of the fabric down by 2cm and iron to make a crease. Use a straight stitch to hem the top of the bag.

Step 3. Place the hemmed rectangles back-to-back so that the right side of the fabric are facing in. Sew along the 2 sides and bottom using a straight stitch.

Step 4. For the handles, Fold each strap in half so that the inside of the fabric faces outward. Use an iron to crease the fold.

Step 5. Stitch along the edges of both of the handles and then thread back through itself to invert the tube.

Step 6. Iron the handle to flatten.

Step 7. Fold the ends of your handles under by 1.3cm, iron this crease.

Step 8. Place the ends approximately 3cm below the edge of the bag opening, pin temporarily and sew into place.

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