Beginner Sewing: Market Tote Bag
Beginner | 37 min 26 sec
Introduction
00:36
Materials
01:13
Prep Materials
02:18
04:52
02:55
Sew Bag Exterior
03:55
04:29
03:30
03:58
02:30
Finish Bag
04:58
02:12
Taught by Cal Patch
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Whether you aspire to make more of your own clothes or just want to fix a hem – you’ll never regret learning how to use a sewing machine. In this class, Cal will introduce you to the basics – including how to use your machine and sew a humble seam. Then she'll teach you how to make a lined tote bag with a pocket and boxed corners. It’s a perfect first sewing project to launch a serious sewing habit.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • 1/2 yard medium-weight cotton or other woven fabric for bag
  • 1/2 yard light-to-medium weight cotton or other fabric for lining
  • all-purpose thread to match
Tools:
  • Sewing machine
  • scissors
  • ruler
  • pins
  • pin cushion
  • tape measure
  • seam ripper
  • tailor’s chalk
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Make a simple market tote bag
  • Use a sewing machine for beginners
  • Sew a humble seam
  • Make pockets and boxed corners

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on how to create a simple tote bag for beginners
  • 11 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by artist Cal Patch
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Class PDF
Beginner Sewing: Market Tote Bag Reviews
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612 users recommended this class to a friend
Jak Miller
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My only issue with the class is it didn't always say where it should be right side or wrong side facing... other than that it was great!
More than 3 months ago
 
Anne Greenlee
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This was a perfect first project on the sewing machine. Cal did a great job teaching. I'll look for more of Cal's classes. Thanks!

More than 3 months ago
 
Megan Archer
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First time making something with my sewing machine.  I still need to practice but I'm really happy with my tote bag

More than 3 months ago