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

• Matterials & Cutting Directions
• Zipper Sections
• Sides and Bottom Section
• Attach the Sides and Bottom to the Sides
• Cut the Bag Top
• Prepare Bag Top
• Bag Lining
• Attach the Straps
• Reattach the Top Section
• Final Top Stitching