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The
Tote

The classic tote bag is a modern day favourite that is incredibly versatile and stylish. With just a few straight stitches, you can transform your clothing top into a bag in no time.

Step 1.

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Choose your creation method: HAND SEWING or MACHINE SEWING.

For resources on either methods, click here

Step 2.

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Turn your clothing inside-out

Step 3.

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Using a hand sewing template or a machine, stitch a line along the clothing as shown above

Step 4.

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Turn your clothing so that it is right side out again

Step 5.

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Attach the webbings into the small pocket as shown

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You may want to add an adjustable buckle in this stage

Step 6.

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Your tote bag is now complete

What you will need
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For this project, you will need a shirt, at least 1 metre of webbing, scissors, needle and thread, binder clips, skewers, and your hand sewing template.

(optional buckle clip)

If you are sewing with a machine, you will not need a needle

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