![]() You can do this before you sew your inner piece together as well. Hem all four sides of the pockets then sew into place on your inner piece If you want pockets inside your tote bag, cut pieces of your inner fabric at are about 1″ wider than the item you want to put in that pocket. You can use multiple laters for an even stronger bottom.ĥ. If you use iron-on you can just iron it in. My interfacing was sew-in so I sewing it in place along the bottom seam of the outer piece. Cut a piece of the interfacing the size of the bottom of the outer piece. On the inner piece, fold those triangles to the bottom and tack in placeĤ. This will square off the bottom of your bag. Measure down to where the triangle is 3″ across the bottom with the seam in the middle. ![]() Do not open your seam allowances just fold them to one side. At each corner make a triangle, lining the bottom seam up with the side seam. Now you will make gussets at the bottom corners of both the outer and inner pieces. Repeat with the inner fabric but sew a 5/8″ seam allowance.ģ. Sew along the two long sides and one short side. Pin the outer pieces together right sides facing. I was able to cut the pieces in order to show off whole flowers on the front and back of the bag instead of just getting little bits.Ģ. Since my outer fabric has such a big pattern I was glad I had a yard to play with. ![]() Cut your fabric to the specifications in the supplies list. Use a 1/2″ seam allowance unless otherwise noted.ġ. very firm interfacing (you can find some that is specifically for things like the bottom of bags and it works great).two 16.5 x 18.5 pieces of the inner fabric + extra for pockets if desired.two 16.5″ x 18.5″ pieces of the outer fabric.You can adjust the sizes to fit your particular computer. The laptop sleeve and tote bag are made to fit a 13″ Macbook Air or Macbook Pro. This bag is for my cousin Jenny and I think it’ll be perfect for her when she travels. I love the way they look compared to straps just sewn from fabric or webbing (though they were a little tricky to attach). I finished the bag off with straps that I also found at Jo-Ann. Of course, you can just make the tote and use it to hold whatever you want too.Ī very stiff interfacing at the bottom helps the bag keep it’s shape even when full. ![]() I made this one a total electronics bag and added pockets to fit an iPhone and Ipad mini. This tote bag is lined with the same fabric I made the laptop sleeve with bright cheerful flowers on the outside. Today, we’ll make the matching tote bag that holds it. On Tuesday, I showed you how to make a quilted laptop sleeve using the lovely HGTV Home fabrics from Jo-Ann. ![]()
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