Sew a Tote Bag with a Recessed Zipper

Sides and Bottom Section

Seam the Side and Bottom Section

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Place wrong sides together matching one set of the 6" ends of the 6" X 32 1/2" pieces.
• Sew using a 1/2" seam allowance.
• Apply a seam finish.
• Press the seam to one side.
• Top stitch the seam to the body of the fabric.

• 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