Sew a Tote Bag with a Recessed Zipper

Matterials & Cutting Directions

Finished Bag

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• 1 1/4 yards of 60" wide fabric (2 yards for a one way design or with nap fabric)
• 1 yard Lining fabric
• 1- 22" Purse Zipper (See a Purse Zipper)
• 60" of 1"-2" wide webbing for straps
• Optional - Interfacing to stiffen fabric

• Cut two 24" X 21" rectangles - front and back of bag
• Cut two 3" X 24" - zipper sections
• Cut two 6" X 32 1/2" - sides and bottom of bag

• Cut two - 3" X 24" - zipper section lining
• Cut two - 18" X 24" - front and back lining
• Cut two - 6" X 30 1/2" - sides and bottom of bag lining

Index: Sew a Tote Bag with a Recessed Zipper

1. Matterials & Cutting Directions
2. Zipper Sections
3. Sides and Bottom Section
4. Attach the Sides and Bottom to the Sides
5. Cut the Bag Top
6. Prepare Bag Top
7. Bag Lining
8. Attach the Straps
9. Reattach the Top Section
10. Final Top Stitching