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.

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