Sew a Tote Bag with a Recessed Zipper

Attach the Sides and Bottom to the Sides

Attaching the bottom and sides.

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Placing the right sides together, match the seam of the sides/bottom piece to the center of the bottom of the bag front or back.
• Pin the bottom in place.
• At the corners, clip the bottom/sides piece and align the edges to the top edge. Pin in place.
• Sew the bottom/side piece to the front/back piece using 1/2" seam allowance.
• Apply a seam finish.
• Repeat for the other front/back piece.

• 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