How to sew a lined tote bag for beginners - easy tutorial!

How to sew a lined tote bag for beginners - easy tutorial!

Making a tote bag is easier than you think! All you need for this project is:
-2 pieces of fabric for the outside
-2 pieces of fabric for the inside
I used 4 pieces that all measured 16.5" by 18", but you can use different dimensions too! Just make sure they are all the same size.
-2 24" straps which you can make from 48 inches (finished length) of 4" strips of fabric. I got this by joining 2 long strips of 4" fabric together.

Check out my other sewing tutorials here:

Shop for sewing kits here:

Snag a free pdf sewing pattern here:
*
*
*
Links to the materials & supplies used in the video*:

*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.* .
.
.
.
.
If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*

[jenkenpo]

Thank you for a great, quick and easy (to understand) tutorial! I appreciate simple camera angles and clear instructions 🤗. Can't wait to sit at my machine and be a busy bee!

[danielknight]

Thank you for the tutorial! I made a bag for my son's piano music using your video and it turned out great. Appreciate you!

[carolg.]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you! It is a fun tradition you have to make your children a bag every year.

[deannawebb]

Thank you for this tutorial. I am going to make this tote bag as my give away for my 70th birthday. Simple and easy to follow.😍😍, have subscribed and liked

[AminaAmoyeva]

This was SO helpful thank you so much 🙏❤️❤️

[jenniferreilly]

I made custom dimensions and decided to add interfacing to the outside layer, but otherwise used your instructions for my tote bag and I’m so happy with the results. Thank you for this tutorial!

[smellycat]

So simple and so helpful. You are a great instructor. You really make it easy to understand for beginners.

[archaichoney]

This will be my first sewing project and this was so thorough for my ADHD brain, who has a hard time with instructions! Thank you!

[sandybarton]

I was just diagnosed with ADHD, used to do lots of projects but gave up until now. Your video was so clear and instructions precise that my first ADHD project turned out just great. I had one of the handles twisted so seemed ripped it and did it over, so glad I did. I will be making many more. I wish there was a way to share a pic so you can see what a wonderful teacher you are. I have subscribed. Looking forward to more of your project’s.
😊❤

[alysongibson]

Thank you so much for such a simple, amazing pattern and clear instructions. I made 3 bags this morning to use when I go food shopping. 🤩 I made then with the same fabric inside so I can turn them inside out. Perfect. 😀

[elizabethwysocki]

Love the easy to follow video and soothing music in the background! Can’t wait to get back into sewing with your help.

[merandafuentes]

Thank you for this tutorial! I made a small bag out of an old flannel T-shirt. So much fun!

[LauraClaborn-pi]

I made this Tote last night. I am obsessed. Thank you for sharing the pattern. Now I have to go make totes for everybody I know

[simwey]

I so enjoyed watching this, I need to make a couple totes for my daughter and thought I would start now for birthday gifts.

[susandeal]

I just saw this video about a month ago and have made about 7-8. Sew easy, I love it

[annaolivieri]

Thank you I’ve made a lot of these bags and gave them to friends and family. You made this so easy to follow along. Thanks again

[mariahunter]

Thank you ! I made it ! So easy and nice. Perfect instructions.

[carolebeaton]

Made the tote bag today. Easy to follow your instructions. Added an inside pocket and some decoration on the outside. Turned out great. Thanks!

[elmoelmo]

Thank you I have just made my first ever bag with your helpful tutorial. Love it

[Peepkeeper]

Your video was clear and concise! I made the straps a bit longer as the bag is a gift for a taller friend. It turned out perfectly!