Make a Cute and Practical Tote Bag with Short Handles
Today I'm sharing a fun sewing project that's perfect for beginners — a small, adorable tote bag with a short handle.
It’s super useful too, thanks to the small inner pocket that helps keep your essentials organized.
Whether you’re heading out for a quick errand or want a lightweight bag for daily use, this is a great DIY to try!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately
25㎝(9⅞″) W × 18㎝(7⅛″) H × 8㎝(3¼″) D.
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◆ Main Panel
② 35㎝ × 34㎝ (13¾″ × 13½″) Outer layer
② 35㎝ × 34㎝ (13¾″ × 13½″) Lining
② 33㎝ × 32㎝ (13″ × 12⅝″) Fusible fleece
◆ Inner pocket
① 22㎝ × 25㎝ (8¾″ × 9⅞″) Lining
◆ Others
① 2.5㎝ (1″) Wide Webbing Strap 63㎝ (25″)
Cut the interfacing into the shape of the pattern.
Fuse the fusible fleece, centered, to the wrong side.
Fold the inner pocket right sides together in half,
and sew with a seam allowance of 1㎝(3/8″), leaving an opening.
Clip the corners and turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening.
Press, pin and sew the top.
Place the inner pocket on the right side of the lining and sew.
Place the right sides together of the main panel and
sew both sides and bottom with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Leave an opening in the bottom of the lining.
Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed.
Sew with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Place the right sides together of the outer and lining
and sew the top with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening.
And sew up this opening.
Arrange the lining inside and press pieces away from and and topstitch.
Fold in half the webbing strap and sew to form a circle.
Place the strap on the top of the bag and fold both top of the bag and sew.
You are finished!!!
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