Easy Lined Tote Bag | Beginner Sewing Tutorial

Make an easy and simple lined canvas tote bag with this step-by-step beginner sewing tutorial. This is part of the Learn to Sew series featuring the Brother CS7000i, a basic entry-level sewing machine. This project can be completed in one full day, from cutting out fabric to taking your new bag out for the night.
Fabric Requirements + Materials:
Solid canvas (Cotton Duck Blush 6 oz)
Print canvas (Cotton + Steel Rifle Paper Co. English Garden Juliet Rose Canvas Navy 6 oz)
- Main Printed Panels (cut 2) - 21 x 15.5 inches
- Solid Accent Strips (cut 2) - 21 x 4.5 inches
- Solid Lining Pieces (cut 2) - 21 x 19 inches
- Solid Pocket Piece (cut 1) - 21 x 13.5 inches
- Double Fold Bias Tape - 21 inches - can use any width, mine was about 3/8 inches
- One Inch Cotton Webbing (2 yards)
Fusible woven interfacing (Pellon SF101)
- (cut 2) 20 x 14.5 inches - apply to Main Printed Panels
- (cut 2) 20 x 3.5 inches - apply to Solid Accent Strips
Coordinating thread (I used 50 wt & 12 wt cotton thread)
Finished tote bag is approximately 15.5 inches tall / 19 inches wide

Brother CS7000i Computerized 70 Stitch Sewing Machine
Clover Air Erasable Marker
Magic Pins - Patchwork Extra Fine
Squeeze Bottle for Glue Basting - 2 oz.
Superior Threads Topstitch Needles - 80/12, 90/14, 100/16
Quilted with Aurifil Cotton 12 wt Thread
Pellon SF101 Shape Flex Fusible Woven Interfacing
Creative Grids quilting rulers

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[SewingReport]

New to sewing? Learn to Sew series 🧵 Brother CS7000i Sewing Machine

[lizaddison-duenas]

Like this one. Triple stitch is great idea. I would keep this myself cause pink and spring green are my favorite colors.

[schleek]

This is the tutorial I'm going to use to gift a tote to my best friend using a fabric I found she will love!

[MarieH]

Hi Jen, As always You knocked it out of the park! A great bag and very clear instructions for everyone even beginners can make this project with great success! Thank You for Sharing!

[miaforte]

Great tip on basting with glue and also gluing the bias tape on the pocket. Such a good video! Recommend for anyone wanting to sew a bag.

[starbrown]

Great video. Nice big tote. Love Rifle Paper Co. fabric. Your sewing videos are so good, as you make it very easy to follow.

[nhatkyonline]

Wishing you a happy Thursday. I have watched and liked your video, wish my friend always luck and success, see you soon.

[meganeireann]

I made this bag but in a smaller size following your tutorial and loved the end results ! thank you for sharing!

[guigamoretto]

Comparable to the capacity of a large duffel bag. Able to fit the essentials for my newborn and toddler!

[brendamoring]

That is a pretty bag. Keep it! Seems like it would be sturdy enough to use as a shopping bag. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[joancleans]

You know, I like your professionalism. .I’m going to subscribe. Keep them coming!

[selmamartinez]

Great tutorial! Only thing missing was some shots of where you were sewing on the bag (shot of the entire bag), but I was able to figure it out since I've made many bags before. LOVE that you added measurements, stitch lengths and even needle and thread size. It's really helpful for beginners! Thanks for your time in making this great video!

[madkt]

Nice Jen😁 Such a hard decision for such a CREATIVE BAG🤗 FIESTA 🪅

[angicolon]

Thanks for making the construction easy! I love the pockets

[barbra]

Can you please please do a tutorial on figuring out the math formula for making totes. For example if I want to make a custom purse or tote a certain height and width. This is the hardest thing to find on YouTube. For example how the math changes the height and width of the purse based on how large you make the Box bottom. Thank you so much

[NikkiVelazquez]

This was very upbeat and fun to watch!

[giselaa]

Very nice bag Thank You 🙏
You should keep it😃
Gisela in Sweden

[marissadrew]

It’s looks good tote bag, Ms. Jen!
Hope next time more bag/purse tutorials from your channel!
This is one thing I wanna make for my own use at home..
And also a bag pack or simple shoulder bag for woman with a zipper and pockets inside.
Thanks to your clear explanation !

[dimpledface]

I love your videos and explanations. I'm getting excited to start sewing again. Thank you!

[lindabrown]

Great tutorial. That bag is beautiful!