Comments on: How to make a simple (reversible) tote bag http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/ Craft, Create, Celebrate! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:48:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lisa http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-111994 Lisa Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:37:01 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-111994 What a fantastic tutorial, so easy to follow, with wonderful results. I am very new to sewing, but really enjoyed making this bag, will be making lots more - Thank you for posting this tutorial What a fantastic tutorial, so easy to follow, with wonderful results. I am very new to sewing, but really enjoyed making this bag, will be making lots more – Thank you for posting this tutorial

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-111135 Stephanie Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:32:37 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-111135 Loved this - easy to make. I changed it by using an old fabric belt for the handle, and making it run from seam to seam as a long over the shoulder type one. Loved this – easy to make. I changed it by using an old fabric belt for the handle, and making it run from seam to seam as a long over the shoulder type one.

]]> By: Wild Tulip Tote Bag An Exercise in Sewing Creation | Sewing Machine Creations http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-110510 Wild Tulip Tote Bag An Exercise in Sewing Creation | Sewing Machine Creations Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:15:03 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-110510 [...] you are looking for an easy Tote Bag to make Skip To My Lou have a very good one. If you would like the patterns for the bag and are quite at ease with knowing [...] [...] you are looking for an easy Tote Bag to make Skip To My Lou have a very good one. If you would like the patterns for the bag and are quite at ease with knowing [...]

]]> By: Stitch n’ Bitch | Hosting Our First Sewing Party « Sewing « Vancour Verbatim http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-110425 Stitch n’ Bitch | Hosting Our First Sewing Party « Sewing « Vancour Verbatim Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:59:26 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-110425 [...] The tote bags turned out amazing! The bags are reversible and have a professional looking finish. It’s a great first-time project. You can find the tutorial we used on the Skip to my Lou blog. [...] [...] The tote bags turned out amazing! The bags are reversible and have a professional looking finish. It’s a great first-time project. You can find the tutorial we used on the Skip to my Lou blog. [...]

]]> By: Crafts for Kids – Crayon Roll « Part Time Homemaker http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-110374 Crafts for Kids – Crayon Roll « Part Time Homemaker Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:16:03 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-110374 [...] How to make a simple (reversible) tote bag by Skiptomylou [...] [...] How to make a simple (reversible) tote bag by Skiptomylou [...]

]]> By: Part Time Homemaker http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-110077 Part Time Homemaker Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:04:36 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-110077 I love this! Just learning how to sew and this looks like something I might be able to do on my own, thank you so much for sharing. =) I love this! Just learning how to sew and this looks like something I might be able to do on my own, thank you so much for sharing. =)

]]> By: Rachel Z http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-109917 Rachel Z Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:21:20 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-109917 I am 16 and I have probably only used a sewing machine 5 times in my life. This bag was so easy to make!!! I made it for a bag for my school books and it looks GREAT! Instead of 13 1/2 by 14 inch rectangles I did 20 by 17 inch rectangles and a 2 inch corner stitch. I also only did one long strap which I attached at the side seems. I love it and I think I will be using this for Christmas presents this coming year!!! Also, (to anyone who doesn't sew very often) I couldn't really wrap my head around the concepts from step to step at first but I did exactly as it said I didn't mess up once. They really are easy step to step instruction. I am 16 and I have probably only used a sewing machine 5 times in my life. This bag was so easy to make!!! I made it for a bag for my school books and it looks GREAT! Instead of 13 1/2 by 14 inch rectangles I did 20 by 17 inch rectangles and a 2 inch corner stitch. I also only did one long strap which I attached at the side seems. I love it and I think I will be using this for Christmas presents this coming year!!! Also, (to anyone who doesn’t sew very often) I couldn’t really wrap my head around the concepts from step to step at first but I did exactly as it said I didn’t mess up once. They really are easy step to step instruction.

]]> By: Lea Coppage http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-109390 Lea Coppage Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:57:53 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-109390 Hello! I made three bags recently, and I modified your instructions to account for my mistakes. :-) Here they are; feel free to use them, if you want. -- Lea You will need: 2 pieces fabric 14 1/2 inches X 16 inches (outside) 2 pieces fabric 14 1/2 inches X 16 inches (lining) 1 piece 4'' X about 44" long, or 2 pieces 4" x 28” long (longer straps) The Straps 1. Press strap fabric in half lengthwise. 2. Open fabric up and press each outside edge to the center. 3. Fold fabric in half and press. 4. Top-stitch down each side of strap close to the edge. Cut fabric in half so you have two straps about 22 inches long each. The Bag Sew lining fabric right sides together on three sides and also outer fabric right sides together on three sides. Pinch bottom corner together and stitch across 1 1/2 inches from corner. Repeat until all four corners have been sewn. Press long sides open. Turn lining fabric right side out. Pin straps to right side of lining fabric, matching edges, about 2-3 inches from the side seam. Make sure the straps are oriented the same way. Insert lining and straps into outside of bag (which is still inside out). Pin straps and top edge of bag well. Stitch around top of bag 1/2 inch from edge. Leave a 2-3 inch (no less!) opening for turning bag. I usually leave the opening on the side. Turn bag inside out. Push lining inside the bag and top stitch all the way around the top of bag. This will close up the opening used for turning. Hello!

I made three bags recently, and I modified your instructions to account for my mistakes. :-) Here they are; feel free to use them, if you want.

— Lea

You will need:
2 pieces fabric 14 1/2 inches X 16 inches (outside)
2 pieces fabric 14 1/2 inches X 16 inches (lining)
1 piece 4” X about 44″ long, or 2 pieces 4″ x 28” long (longer straps)

The Straps

1. Press strap fabric in half lengthwise.
2. Open fabric up and press each outside edge to the center.
3. Fold fabric in half and press.
4. Top-stitch down each side of strap close to the edge. Cut fabric in half so you have two straps about 22 inches long each.

The Bag

Sew lining fabric right sides together on three sides and also outer fabric right sides together on three sides.

Pinch bottom corner together and stitch across 1 1/2 inches from corner. Repeat until all four corners have been sewn. Press long sides open.

Turn lining fabric right side out. Pin straps to right side of lining fabric, matching edges, about 2-3 inches from the side seam. Make sure the straps are oriented the same way.

Insert lining and straps into outside of bag (which is still inside out). Pin straps and top edge of bag well. Stitch around top of bag 1/2 inch from edge. Leave a 2-3 inch (no less!) opening for turning bag. I usually leave the opening on the side.

Turn bag inside out. Push lining inside the bag and top stitch all the way around the top of bag. This will close up the opening used for turning.

]]> By: Amu http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-109317 Amu Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:22:21 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-109317 Just whipped up 3 of these bags today for a new family at our church that has 3 little girls. The mom came up to me after church on Sunday and asked how I got my kids to sit so nicely (she caught them on a good day), I told her that each had a church bag. When I woke up this morning I said to my husband that I wanted to make the girls each a bag...he said that it was a good idea. I used your tutorial over a year ago to make trick or treat bags for my kids. So quick & easy! Thanks! Just whipped up 3 of these bags today for a new family at our church that has 3 little girls. The mom came up to me after church on Sunday and asked how I got my kids to sit so nicely (she caught them on a good day), I told her that each had a church bag. When I woke up this morning I said to my husband that I wanted to make the girls each a bag…he said that it was a good idea. I used your tutorial over a year ago to make trick or treat bags for my kids. So quick & easy! Thanks!

]]> By: Fran http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/07/17/how-to-make-a-simple-reversible-totebag/comment-page-4/#comment-108401 Fran Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:02:38 +0000 http://www.skiptomylou.org/?p=7700#comment-108401 Hi, I also made my first bag with your tutorial! Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was very easy with your explaination and pictures! My three little girls ara all waiting for there own now, so I know what tho do with my sewing machine and fabrics! Again, thank you so much! Kind regards Francesca Hi,

I also made my first bag with your tutorial! Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was very easy with your explaination and pictures! My three little girls ara all waiting for there own now, so I know what tho do with my sewing machine and fabrics! Again, thank you so much!
Kind regards

Francesca

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