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Tote Bag Sewing
What is Tote Bag Sewing?

Tote bag sewing involves creating reusable fabric bags, often with handles, that are used for carrying items. This craft has gained popularity in the U.S. as a sustainable and creative alternative to single-use plastic bags.

Treendly Index Treendly Forecast Google YouTube
MOM: +52.04%
How much search volume does it get?
Google searches
1K/mo
Who is interested in this?
Gender
Female
88%
Unspecified
10%
Male
4%
Age
18-24
46%
25-34
41%
35-44
7%
45-49
4%
50-54
4%
55-64
4%
65+
4%

Is Tote Bag Sewing trending?

Yes. Tote Bag Sewing growing with a month-over-month change of 3.03% over the past 5 years, with approximately 1,000 monthly searches.

This is a seasonal trend that peaks every February. The seasonal demand is forecasted to decline over the next year.


Why is Tote Bag Sewing trending?

1
Sustainability
Tote bag sewing promotes environmental consciousness by encouraging the use of reusable bags, reducing reliance on single-use plastics, and minimizing waste.
2
Creativity and Personalization
Sewing tote bags allows individuals to express their creativity by choosing fabrics, patterns, and designs that reflect their personal style, making each bag unique.
3
Cost-Effective
Making tote bags at home can be more economical than purchasing them, especially when using leftover fabric or repurposing old clothing, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers.
4
Skill Development
Tote bag sewing is a beginner-friendly project that helps individuals develop sewing skills, which can lead to more complex sewing projects and a greater appreciation for handmade items.
5
Community and Social Connection
Tote bag sewing has become a popular activity in crafting communities, fostering social connections through workshops, online tutorials, and sharing of finished projects on social media.

Where is this trending?

What are people saying?

29 threads
AI Insights Mixed sentiment
Discussions around tote bag sewing highlight both the basic skills involved in making tote bags and the broader implications of encouraging beginner sewists to tackle more challenging projects without discouragement.
Encouragement for Beginners
Many users advocate for supporting beginners in their sewing journey, emphasizing the importance of attempting challenging projects.
Basic Skills and Techniques
Tote bags are often discussed as a fundamental project for new sewists, teaching essential sewing skills.
Community Support
There is a call for a more supportive community that fosters creativity and exploration in sewing rather than discouragement.
Personal Growth through Challenges
Users express that overcoming difficult projects can lead to greater satisfaction and learning compared to sticking to simpler tasks.
Debate on Project Difficulty
A lively discussion exists about the appropriateness of advising beginners to start with easier projects versus encouraging them to pursue their interests.
Common questions
  • What are some tips for sewing a tote bag?
  • How can I encourage beginners to try more difficult projects?
  • What basic skills do I need for sewing a tote bag?
  • Are there patterns available for unique tote bags?
  • How can I improve my sewing techniques on challenging projects?
Pain points
  • Beginners feeling discouraged by gatekeeping attitudes.
  • Frustration with being told to start with simple projects.
  • Concerns about the lack of support for ambitious sewing goals.
  • Difficulty in finding resources that encourage exploration.
  • Confusion over the balance between skill level and project complexity.
wwmessageboard.freeforums.net
RE:CLUTTERBUSTERS - MARCH
... dishes -too the ONE SMALL bag that was DD's stuff down... nothing that is in a bag, box or tote and there are NO bags, ... the cutting the parts, assembly, sewing togethr. So I must stop ...
zenamidievel · Mar 22, 2026
www.bladeforums.com
RE:What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?
..." (AKA: "Sewing Kit"), first aid kit, and tools kept in Rollator's tote bag.
afishhunter · Mar 4, 2026
vapingunderground.com
RE:Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review
..., my personal favourite, steer a sewing machine needle around a Super ... both me and the handcrafted tote bag onscreen in stitches. As I...
VUBot · Feb 9, 2026
www.lipstickalley.com
RE:Kai Cenat shows off his cheeks and his clothing line's first ever handbag
DulaPeep99 said: Yall feeling the bag? I wonder how much he'll charge for it is this what he's really selling??? they teach you like first day sewing how to make this tote bag
Sapphirelurk · Jan 21, 2026
forum.mobilism.org
RE:100 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks by Sarah Callard (.ePUB)
... foundation pieced blocks for happy sewing by Sarah Callard Requirements: .ePUB.... FPP is done using a sewing machine so even though the ... your stash of quilting and sewing scraps and have lots of ... retro apron; a rainbow pouch bag; a tote with 1950s sunglasses motif; the ...
LaPulga10 · Jan 18, 2026
forums.hardwarezone.com.sg
RE:How to use the $100 Culture Pass?
Can Or Not said: Painting or sewing? Painting on different size canvas, tote bag or Russian dolls. Then can play and feed kitties
justln · Jan 6, 2026
r/crafts
I’ve been sewing a lot of bags as gifts lately
I saw one of those delfonics bags and decided I wanted one for myself for when I’m journaling. Something to contain a lot of my journaling and art supplies, so I made myself one out of old blue ikea curtains and some fabric with a print of animals wearing sunglasses. (Pic1) in the process, I realized the pattern I was using was has seams that were a little too clunky. So I altered my diy delfonics bag to make the seams less chunky and made a matching tote to gift to a young relative (along with some arts supplies and some books). Pictures 2,3, &4 to demonstrate all the things the bags can hold comfortably. For an even younger relative, I’m also gifting some art supplies and books as well as some toys. My kid made the little zipper pencil pouch that matches the interior fabric of the tote bag. (Pic 5) This tote bag is reversible so that as the kid gets older, they can switch to something a little more mature if they choose. (Pic 6) The box contains some dinosaurs for the younger relative to use as models when drawing or to play with. I sealed the box with a black and white dinosaur sticker I drew in Procreate and converted to an svg in Affinity Designer. (Pic 7 & 8) Both tote bags have semi-flexible plastic sheets (old placemats that had the prints get worn off because I’ve no idea how to recycle them) on the bottom between the external fabric and the internal fabric so they can stand upright. submitted by /u/Trai-All to r/crafts [link] [comments]
Trai-All · Mar 22, 2026
r/CrochetHelp
If I sew a liner into my tote bag, can I get away with not weaving in ends?
I absolutely hate weaving in ends, and I really want to sew a liner into this bag I recently made in hopes to keep its shape better (keep the yarn from stretching out over time) and to also hide the loose ends 😂 has anyone gotten away with this before? submitted by /u/yarnily to r/CrochetHelp [link] [comments]
yarnily · Mar 12, 2026
r/sewing
Everything I made in my first year of sewing in 2025
Here’s every garment I made in my first year of sewing in chronological order, except for a few placemats and a tote bag which I don’t have pictures of that I made right at the start! I had no prior experience with sewing except for maybe a cushion in textiles class when I was 13 in school which I found a bit of a bore back then. This is a clean year of sewing from January up until the end of 2025 as I got a sewing machine the Christmas before this one and pretty much got caught up in a frenzy of sewing immediately! Amazingly I made everything I set out to make for myself right at the start and even made a full circle of making Christmas presents for everyone I know this year (which was a bit crazy, never again)! I definitely chucked myself in the deep end by making that ballerina wrap top as my second full piece, I had no idea Jersey was an advanced fabric so I guess my ignorance lead me into deep waters right away! Now I find it crazy I used straight stitches for the whole thing as I was wondering why the seams weren’t stretchy 🙈 I’ll definitely have to revisit that pattern in a cotton jersey as I’m a little bit obsessed with natural fibres now! Cotton gauze is one of my favourites and I think my boyfriend is a fan too so lots of shirts await! I still have so many more plans for this year and I’m planning to go crazy with natural fibres, it’s my dream to get rid of all the polyester in my wardrobe, including leggings and other activewear which I’m not really sure if it’s possible in my budget 😭 but I can still dream! All project details will be in the comments submitted by /u/chloemal to r/sewing [link] [comments]
chloemal · Jan 4, 2026
r/SewingForBeginners
Everything I made in my first year of sewing as a total beginner (and goodbye)
Here’s every garment I made in my first year of sewing in chronological order, except for a few placemats and a tote bag which I don’t have pictures of that I made right at the start! I had no prior experience with sewing except for maybe a rather pathetic cushion in textiles class when I was 13 in school which I found a bit of a bore back then. This is a clean year of sewing from January up until the end of 2025 as I got a sewing machine the Christmas before this one and pretty much got caught up in a frenzy of sewing immediately! Amazingly I made everything I set out to make for myself right at the start and even made a full circle of making Christmas presents for everyone I know this year (which was a bit crazy, never again)! I definitely chucked myself in the deep end by making that ballerina wrap top as my second full piece, I had no idea Jersey was an advanced fabric so I guess my ignorance lead me into deep waters right away! Now I find it crazy I used straight stitches for the whole thing as I was wondering why the seams weren’t stretchy 🙈 I’ll definitely have to revisit that pattern in a cotton jersey as I’m a little bit obsessed with natural fibres now! Cotton gauze is one of my favourites and I think my boyfriend is a fan too so lots of shirts await! I’m also saying goodbye to this sub as it appears the mods have been removing my early posts from a year back now for ‘shameless self promotion’ where I was clearly looking for help with seam waving, then accusing me of linking videos where I linked only the pattern I used and then backtracking to saying one of the fifth garments I ever made (the pink bias dress) do not belong in this sub. So thank you for all your encouragement and advice here, it made starting this hobby so much more exciting and meaningful! You’re such a positive and healthy community like nowhere on Reddit! I still have so many more plans for this year and I’m planning to go crazy with natural fibres, it’s my dream to get rid of all the polyester in my wardrobe, including leggings and other activewear which I’m not really sure if it’s possible in my budget 😭 but I can still dream! If you have a question about any patterns I used just ask! submitted by /u/chloemal to r/SewingForBeginners [link] [comments]
chloemal · Jan 4, 2026
r/sewing
My first project! Sky tote bag 🌈 🌞
I used Pin Cut Sew's 'beginner tote' pattern, although I modified it a little to make it a more square handbag shape, and I used webbing for the handles instead of sewing these myself because I had a vision lol. I'm super proud of how it turned out, I was expecting it to be much wonkier haha. submitted by /u/i_gotmilkalloverme to r/sewing [link] [comments]
i_gotmilkalloverme · Aug 10, 2025
r/SewingForBeginners
Can we please stop telling beginners that things are too hard and they need to start with pillowcases and tote bags?
I’m not saying that we shouldn’t outline the difficulty of projects, and I’m not saying that it’s best to start off in the deep end, but, I feel like I’ve been seeing so many more comments just fully telling someone they shouldn’t attempt their projects at all, and I think that’s really discouraging and harmful to new sewists. If someone is excited and eager to learn something, being shut down and told “you’re not capable” is really tough, and will turn a lot of people off of this community and sewing as a whole. Plenty of people have managed to pull off more difficult projects as their first go at sewing. And while it might not be perfect and they might mess it up, I think for many people, doing something difficult badly is far more empowering than doing something simple perfectly, especially when it’s something they don’t care about. I’m far more proud of my very imperfect, very difficult dress where I learned a bunch of techniques as I went, than my technically perfect tote bag. We should be encouraging people to attempt the things they’re interested in, and offering resources for that. Does it mean every beginner is going to be able to do Hong Kong seams and a princess seamed bodice in silk on their first project? No. But messing up is a hugely important part of sewing, and it’s how you learn the most. We should offer realistic support, but not gatekeep and shut down people’s ambitious dreams. When people come here asking “how do I make a ball gown?” Our first response shouldn’t be “don’t you dare, you need to make tote bags for at least a year before you work up to a t-shirt.” It should be “this is a very difficult project, you’re going to want to practice all the techniques used on test fabric before attempting your final. Here are some patterns, here are some resources that teach you the skills you’ll need to be able to do the pattern, here’s what a muslin mockup is.” This should be a place of support and encouragement, not a place for everyone to be told their ideas are terrible and they should give up on sewing anything fun until they earn it. Anyway, off of my soapbox for now. Dream big, baby sewists, and don’t forget to make a mockup before you use your expensive fabric! submitted by /u/unkempt_cabbage to r/SewingForBeginners [link] [comments]
unkempt_cabbage · Jul 18, 2025
All threads (29)
Thread Source Author Date
RE:CLUTTERBUSTERS - MARCH
... dishes -too the ONE SMALL bag that was DD's stuff down... nothing that is in a bag, box or tote and there are NO bags, ... the cutting the parts, assembly, sewing togethr. So I must stop ...
wwmessageboard.freeforums.net zenamidievel Mar 22, 2026
RE:What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?
..." (AKA: "Sewing Kit"), first aid kit, and tools kept in Rollator's tote bag.
www.bladeforums.com afishhunter Mar 4, 2026
RE:Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review
..., my personal favourite, steer a sewing machine needle around a Super ... both me and the handcrafted tote bag onscreen in stitches. As I...
vapingunderground.com VUBot Feb 9, 2026
RE:Kai Cenat shows off his cheeks and his clothing line's first ever handbag
DulaPeep99 said: Yall feeling the bag? I wonder how much he'll charge for it is this what he's really selling??? they teach you like first day sewing how to make this tote bag
www.lipstickalley.com Sapphirelurk Jan 21, 2026
RE:100 Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks by Sarah Callard (.ePUB)
... foundation pieced blocks for happy sewing by Sarah Callard Requirements: .ePUB.... FPP is done using a sewing machine so even though the ... your stash of quilting and sewing scraps and have lots of ... retro apron; a rainbow pouch bag; a tote with 1950s sunglasses motif; the ...
forum.mobilism.org LaPulga10 Jan 18, 2026
RE:How to use the $100 Culture Pass?
Can Or Not said: Painting or sewing? Painting on different size canvas, tote bag or Russian dolls. Then can play and feed kitties
forums.hardwarezone.com.sg justln Jan 6, 2026
RE:Begin Again: ch 1177: 12/29-01/04/26: Happy New Year!!
... shelf and sewing supplies are in the storage footstool instead of a tote bag along with...
newgdt.proboards.com abz1 Jan 5, 2026
I’ve been sewing a lot of bags as gifts lately
I saw one of those delfonics bags and decided I wanted one for myself for when I’m journaling. Something to contain a lot of my journaling and art supplies, so I made myself one out of old blue ikea curtains and some fabric with a print of animals wearing sunglasses. (Pic1) in the process, I realized the pattern I was using was has seams that were a little too clunky. So I altered my diy delfonics bag to make the seams less chunky and made a matching tote to gift to a young relative (along with some arts supplies and some books). Pictures 2,3, &4 to demonstrate all the things the bags can hold comfortably. For an even younger relative, I’m also gifting some art supplies and books as well as some toys. My kid made the little zipper pencil pouch that matches the interior fabric of the tote bag. (Pic 5) This tote bag is reversible so that as the kid gets older, they can switch to something a little more mature if they choose. (Pic 6) The box contains some dinosaurs for the younger relative to use as models when drawing or to play with. I sealed the box with a black and white dinosaur sticker I drew in Procreate and converted to an svg in Affinity Designer. (Pic 7 & 8) Both tote bags have semi-flexible plastic sheets (old placemats that had the prints get worn off because I’ve no idea how to recycle them) on the bottom between the external fabric and the internal fabric so they can stand upright. submitted by /u/Trai-All to r/crafts [link] [comments]
reddit.com Trai-All Mar 22, 2026
If I sew a liner into my tote bag, can I get away with not weaving in ends?
I absolutely hate weaving in ends, and I really want to sew a liner into this bag I recently made in hopes to keep its shape better (keep the yarn from stretching out over time) and to also hide the loose ends 😂 has anyone gotten away with this before? submitted by /u/yarnily to r/CrochetHelp [link] [comments]
reddit.com yarnily Mar 12, 2026
Everything I made in my first year of sewing in 2025
Here’s every garment I made in my first year of sewing in chronological order, except for a few placemats and a tote bag which I don’t have pictures of that I made right at the start! I had no prior experience with sewing except for maybe a cushion in textiles class when I was 13 in school which I found a bit of a bore back then. This is a clean year of sewing from January up until the end of 2025 as I got a sewing machine the Christmas before this one and pretty much got caught up in a frenzy of sewing immediately! Amazingly I made everything I set out to make for myself right at the start and even made a full circle of making Christmas presents for everyone I know this year (which was a bit crazy, never again)! I definitely chucked myself in the deep end by making that ballerina wrap top as my second full piece, I had no idea Jersey was an advanced fabric so I guess my ignorance lead me into deep waters right away! Now I find it crazy I used straight stitches for the whole thing as I was wondering why the seams weren’t stretchy 🙈 I’ll definitely have to revisit that pattern in a cotton jersey as I’m a little bit obsessed with natural fibres now! Cotton gauze is one of my favourites and I think my boyfriend is a fan too so lots of shirts await! I still have so many more plans for this year and I’m planning to go crazy with natural fibres, it’s my dream to get rid of all the polyester in my wardrobe, including leggings and other activewear which I’m not really sure if it’s possible in my budget 😭 but I can still dream! All project details will be in the comments submitted by /u/chloemal to r/sewing [link] [comments]
reddit.com chloemal Jan 4, 2026
Everything I made in my first year of sewing as a total beginner (and goodbye)
Here’s every garment I made in my first year of sewing in chronological order, except for a few placemats and a tote bag which I don’t have pictures of that I made right at the start! I had no prior experience with sewing except for maybe a rather pathetic cushion in textiles class when I was 13 in school which I found a bit of a bore back then. This is a clean year of sewing from January up until the end of 2025 as I got a sewing machine the Christmas before this one and pretty much got caught up in a frenzy of sewing immediately! Amazingly I made everything I set out to make for myself right at the start and even made a full circle of making Christmas presents for everyone I know this year (which was a bit crazy, never again)! I definitely chucked myself in the deep end by making that ballerina wrap top as my second full piece, I had no idea Jersey was an advanced fabric so I guess my ignorance lead me into deep waters right away! Now I find it crazy I used straight stitches for the whole thing as I was wondering why the seams weren’t stretchy 🙈 I’ll definitely have to revisit that pattern in a cotton jersey as I’m a little bit obsessed with natural fibres now! Cotton gauze is one of my favourites and I think my boyfriend is a fan too so lots of shirts await! I’m also saying goodbye to this sub as it appears the mods have been removing my early posts from a year back now for ‘shameless self promotion’ where I was clearly looking for help with seam waving, then accusing me of linking videos where I linked only the pattern I used and then backtracking to saying one of the fifth garments I ever made (the pink bias dress) do not belong in this sub. So thank you for all your encouragement and advice here, it made starting this hobby so much more exciting and meaningful! You’re such a positive and healthy community like nowhere on Reddit! I still have so many more plans for this year and I’m planning to go crazy with natural fibres, it’s my dream to get rid of all the polyester in my wardrobe, including leggings and other activewear which I’m not really sure if it’s possible in my budget 😭 but I can still dream! If you have a question about any patterns I used just ask! submitted by /u/chloemal to r/SewingForBeginners [link] [comments]
reddit.com chloemal Jan 4, 2026
My first project! Sky tote bag 🌈 🌞
I used Pin Cut Sew's 'beginner tote' pattern, although I modified it a little to make it a more square handbag shape, and I used webbing for the handles instead of sewing these myself because I had a vision lol. I'm super proud of how it turned out, I was expecting it to be much wonkier haha. submitted by /u/i_gotmilkalloverme to r/sewing [link] [comments]
reddit.com i_gotmilkalloverme Aug 10, 2025
Can we please stop telling beginners that things are too hard and they need to start with pillowcases and tote bags?
I’m not saying that we shouldn’t outline the difficulty of projects, and I’m not saying that it’s best to start off in the deep end, but, I feel like I’ve been seeing so many more comments just fully telling someone they shouldn’t attempt their projects at all, and I think that’s really discouraging and harmful to new sewists. If someone is excited and eager to learn something, being shut down and told “you’re not capable” is really tough, and will turn a lot of people off of this community and sewing as a whole. Plenty of people have managed to pull off more difficult projects as their first go at sewing. And while it might not be perfect and they might mess it up, I think for many people, doing something difficult badly is far more empowering than doing something simple perfectly, especially when it’s something they don’t care about. I’m far more proud of my very imperfect, very difficult dress where I learned a bunch of techniques as I went, than my technically perfect tote bag. We should be encouraging people to attempt the things they’re interested in, and offering resources for that. Does it mean every beginner is going to be able to do Hong Kong seams and a princess seamed bodice in silk on their first project? No. But messing up is a hugely important part of sewing, and it’s how you learn the most. We should offer realistic support, but not gatekeep and shut down people’s ambitious dreams. When people come here asking “how do I make a ball gown?” Our first response shouldn’t be “don’t you dare, you need to make tote bags for at least a year before you work up to a t-shirt.” It should be “this is a very difficult project, you’re going to want to practice all the techniques used on test fabric before attempting your final. Here are some patterns, here are some resources that teach you the skills you’ll need to be able to do the pattern, here’s what a muslin mockup is.” This should be a place of support and encouragement, not a place for everyone to be told their ideas are terrible and they should give up on sewing anything fun until they earn it. Anyway, off of my soapbox for now. Dream big, baby sewists, and don’t forget to make a mockup before you use your expensive fabric! submitted by /u/unkempt_cabbage to r/SewingForBeginners [link] [comments]
reddit.com unkempt_cabbage Jul 18, 2025
I sewed cockatoo-printed tote bags today 😍
submitted by /u/Vanilla-ice-Scre4m to r/SewingForBeginners [link] [comments]
reddit.com Vanilla-ice-Scre4m May 17, 2025
Got a sewing machine for Christmas a year ago and have been making tote bags using appliqué
I wanted to learn to make and alter clothes, but have been having so much fun making tote bags that I haven’t gotten much further yet 😅 submitted by /u/Boberino93 to r/sewing [link] [comments]
reddit.com Boberino93 Jan 4, 2025
I made a tote-oro bag
I posted this to r/sewing and it was suggested I share here too! I saw a bag similar to this on AliExpress for $3 and thought I could make it, so I pulled a bunch of scrap fabric together and I’m so happy with it! It came out a little small, so I might make another that’s larger. submitted by /u/seriicis to r/ghibli [link] [comments]
reddit.com seriicis Oct 3, 2024
Thanks to all for the ideas for my grand daughter's sewing lessons! She chose to make a tote bag and wanted it pieced. Then lined. She did a wonderful job, sewed ALL the seams herself, and had a blast!
submitted by /u/eflight56 to r/quilting [link] [comments]
reddit.com eflight56 Aug 24, 2024
Alpine stitch tote bag for my SIL
Finally finished this alpine stitch tote for my husband's sister. First time freehanding a larger project, also I overcame my fear of using a sewing machine on crocheted objects, I am so proud! This is my second bag, for the first one I made fabric straps since I feared crocheted straps would stretch too much. I had considered lining them with fabric, but I am a terrible sewist and just hate sewing by hand. However, I have an old sewing machine in the back of my closet and I finally came up with the courage to try it out on crochet. I will admit it took me a few tries (also, removing crooked machine stitching from crochet is a huge pain in the butt), but I ended up with sturdy, non-stretchy straps, so it was totally worth it! This success also encouraged me to try and sew on a (recessed) zipper at the top. The whole process was a lot of trial and error and the zipper might be a little wavy, but I think it's a great result for my first try. I am going to gift this bag to my SIL on saturday, her birthday was a few months ago and she already got a gift from us, but I felt like she was a little disappointed (I have gifted the first bag I made to her younger sister who ended up loving it and using it all the time, I think she was secretly hoping for a bag of her own). So I am really praying this gift will be appreciated. submitted by /u/ReallyShortGinger to r/crochet [link] [comments]
reddit.com ReallyShortGinger Jul 31, 2024
I am in a friendly tote bag sewing contest. Naturally, I want to make the taj mahal of tote bags...
What makes a tote bag "fancy" without taking away from its essential tote baggedness? Do you have a favorite tote bag pattern? I am a competent beginner, and have experience with the common elements of handbags. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Edit: Thanks for a lot of good suggestions! This is going to be fun. submitted by /u/LadyDriverKW to r/sewing [link] [comments]
reddit.com LadyDriverKW Dec 28, 2023
I think folks new to sewing should start with making a tote. What did you all start with?
I’ve been sewing for over 20 years, but I think anyone starting out should make a tote first. You can just grab a tote you already have and then cut the fabric around it to get the shape. Sew the body together along the sides and the bottom. Iron down the top hem. Fold it over again and iron it down so there is no raw edge. You can make the straps by cutting strips the same length as the body of the bag you cut out and about 2 inches wide. Iron them wrong sides together and then sew them at a width that looks about as wide as the straps on your tote. Cut the remainder off. Use a safety pin to pull the fabric out the right way and then iron them flat. Pin them underneath the ironed down hem before sewing. Place them about where they are on the tote bag you’re using to guide you. Sew your your hem in place and then bam! You have a tote! submitted by /u/KitchenAndThePlastic to r/sewing [link] [comments]
reddit.com KitchenAndThePlastic Jun 22, 2023
never sewed anything before, here's a mini tote bag
i'm an absolute beginner and i was told to try hand sewing first and start with something simple, so i did. i wanted to make a tote bag but was too lazy to make a regular sized one so here's a very tiny one. not very useful but i'm obsessed with it (various objects for scale) submitted by /u/lau527 to r/sewing [link] [comments]
reddit.com lau527 Apr 21, 2023
This is surprisingly good advice. I recently started teaching myself how to use a sewing machine. I am working on overalls, for my baby nephew, and a tote bag, for my sister. Being able to take a break if I’ve gotten to stressful part is helpful and makes me want to continue.
submitted by /u/RayneOfSunshine92 to r/adhdwomen [link] [comments]
reddit.com RayneOfSunshine92 Jul 5, 2022
[PIC] omw to work and i brought my tote bag.. then i realized
submitted by /u/nabnabie to r/CrossStitch [link] [comments]
reddit.com nabnabie Jul 5, 2022
Made a quilted tote bag with fabric scraps and second hand finds!
submitted by /u/noiceorange to r/sewing [link] [comments]
reddit.com noiceorange May 22, 2022
I was forced to learn to sew because I’m a girl. Turns out I actually like using the sewing skills I picked up in YWs when I can make cute outfits for music festivals instead of boring scripture cases/tote bags. 🤘🏼😈
submitted by /u/bstephe3 to r/exmormon [link] [comments]
reddit.com bstephe3 Sep 28, 2021
Hot off the frame! It's going to become a tote bag. Included the backside since I can't think of anywhere else that would appreciate that as much as the front.
submitted by /u/SinatrasDame to r/Embroidery [link] [comments]
reddit.com SinatrasDame Dec 12, 2020
Made a tote bag for my friend :)
submitted by /u/Anon_Dra to r/HunterXHunter [link] [comments]
reddit.com Anon_Dra Nov 3, 2020
The cashier at JoAnn tried to scan my tote bag to purchase! *Squeee* I don’t think I’ve ever had such a nice compliment 😁
submitted by /u/abhorsen665 to r/sewing [link] [comments]
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Science craft alert: neurons + serotonin = my happy tote bag. I made this yesterday and could not be more pleased with it! Fabric from Spoonflower
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