sew a mid size tote bag with zipper closure and pockets - Mala Tote bag tutorial

The Mala Tote Bag is a mid-size tote bag with zipper closure and pockets Finished bag measurements : 16“ x 11“ x 4“ (40.5 x 28 x 10 cm) Download the PDF pattern (cutting instructions): Supplies Fabric 1 : 3/8 yard faux leather (vinyl) fabric (54” wide) Fabric 2 : 1/2 yard yard of cotton quilting fabric Fabric 3 : 1/2 yard yard of cotton quilting fabric 9“x 12” (23 x 30.5 cm) fusible fleece (thermolam) Pellon TP971F 16” x 4” (40.5 x 10 cm) fusible woven interfacing - Pellon SF 101 8” (20 cm) - teeth length; metal zipper - for the front exterior pocket* 16” (40.5 cm) - teeth length; metal zipper - for the bag closure All purpose zipper at least 8” (20 cm) long; for the interior zipper pocket 4x set of rivets, i used medium 5/16” (8mm) size 1“ (25mm) inner measurement d-rings or rectangular rings 4x 1/8“ or 1/4” basting tape Visit my Amazon Store for recommended supplies, tools, and notions : Note : Some of the links above are affiliate links; commission earned when you make a purchase of qualifying items through any of those links with no additional charge. Link to the double sided strap tutorial : Link to the zipper pocket installation : Find me on another platforms Instagram : Facebook : Pinterest : Website : Join my email list : If you wish to share what you make : #yoansewingstudio / tag me on Instagram, or post directly on my Facebook page. Subscribe to this channel : Time Stamps : Intro 0:00 Preparing the front zipper pocket panels 1:11 Attaching the zipper tabs 1:40 Installing the zipper pocket 2:47 Sewing panel 4 4:08 Assembling the bag exterior 4:48 making the d-ring tabs 5:43 installing the d-ring tabs 6:06 Installing the straps 6:31 Sewing the interior panels 7:28 Interior slip pocket 8:01 Interior zipper pocket 9:00 Preparing the zipper closure 9:51 Sewing the zipper panels 10:16 Installing the zipper closure 12:15 Assembling the bag interior 13:46 Assembling the bag 14:13 Finishing, closing15:04
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