Free Directions to Sew a Simple Tote Bag

Optional Squaring on the bottom of the bag

Square Bottom Detail

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• With the bag wrong sides out, fold the sides of the bag to be over the bottom fold of the bag.

• Measure 2" from the point and sew a straight line across the bag.

• Gather and Prepare the Materials
• The Side Seams
• Finish the Upper Raw Edge
• Finishing the Top of the Tote Bag
• Optional Squaring on the bottom of the bag
• Strap Placement
• Sew the Straps to the Tote bag
• Finish the bag.