Bag It Up
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.
Choose your creation method: HAND SEWING or MACHINE SEWING.
For resources on either methods, click here
Step 2.
Turn your clothing inside-out
Step 3.
Using a hand sewing template or a machine, stitch a line along the clothing as shown above
Step 4.
Turn your clothing so that it is right side out again
Step 5.
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.
Your tote bag is now complete
What you will need
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