Sew a Tote Bag with a Recessed Zipper

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

• 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.