Make Tote Out Of Vinyl

This two toned tote is easy to make and it s a great look with its contrasting colors.

Make tote out of vinyl.

It s best to get a sample fold it in half. When choosing a vinyl fabric you want to make sure it s not too thick for a regular home sewing machine. It s pretty big too measuring 17 inches by 15 inches and you ll find that it s much easier to incorporate the two designs than you think. But decided to make it out of clear vinyl as one of the designers did in the oh so pretty gallery section.

Learn how to make a lined fabric tote bag that s perfect for work and play in this straightforward home sewing project for tweens teens or anyone new to sewing. The secret to making gorgeous totes evening bags satchels and more comes from the planning stages. Easy tote bag pattern and tutorial. Want more info on this project including the free pattern.

If your tablecloth has a noticeable design make sure to match the patterns. Make an easy to sew lined tote bag custom tote bags can add to a fun personal fashion statement. Cut out a square the size of the pillow form plus 1 2 inch to all sides. I gently pull and push the fabric as i sew.

The measurements also include doubling up the ends so the tote has some extra structure and gives it a really cute accent stripe. Cool clear vinyl tote. But making a tote bag doesn t have to be relegated to the world of beginner projects. You could make so many of these and give them out as gifts.

So let s make this great diy tote bag. You need about 1 3 yard of your bottom fabric and about 1 2 yard each of the top and inner fabrics. Cut a 3 5 square out of each lower corner on the fold. I did decide i wanted to add a pocket on the outside since i was working with clear vinyl it just seemed like a fun idea and i had this silly post card that i could display in it.

These instructions are for an 11 x 10 x 4 28 x 25 x 10cm tote that can easily be made from a 19 x 14 48 x 35 5 cm size placemat. Stitch sides of bag. Fold vinyl in half. I m using nassimi persuasion vinyl which is 28 ounces per square yard.

Cut out 2 each of the outer top the outer pocket outer flap and strap loops. Check that tote bag tutorial out here. Another option is to use tissue paper. Using a flannel backed vinyl tablecloth cut out 2 pieces for each pillow.

I made an 18 inch pillow so i cut 2 19 inch squares. I used 3 fabrics one for the top one for the bottom and one for the inside. Trace pattern pieces onto the vinyl. Before you begin determine the size of library tote you want to make.