Easy Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial | Step-by-Step Beginner Friendly Guide

Learn how to sew a basic lined tote bag in this step-by-step beginner friendly sewing tutorial! ✂️🧵 If you’re new to sewing or looking for a simple and satisfying project, this easy tote bag tutorial is perfect for you. No zippers. No pockets. Just a clean, polished lined finish that looks beautiful inside and out. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through: ✔️ Cutting your fabric ✔️Making & Attaching Straps ✔️ Sewing the bag with a Lining ✔️ Turning and finishing your tote This project is great for beginners who want to practice straight seams and create something functional and giftable. Handmade tote bags are perfect for everyday use, shopping, books, or thoughtful DIY gifts. Whether you're building your sewing confidence or just love creating something from fabric to finished product, this lined tote bag tutorial will guide you every step of the way. ✨ Supplies you’ll need: Cotton fabric (outer + lining) *Optional Interfacing *Optional Cotton Webbing (if you don't want to make your straps) Coordinating thread Sewing machine Basic sewing tools (pins/clips, scissors/rotary cutter, ruler) ✨ Cutting Measurements: 16" tall x 14" wide (18" tall x 16" wide for the larger size) Cut 2 Main and 2 lining Optional Interfacing 15.75" x13.75 (17.75" x 15.75" for larger size) cut 4 Straps 4" x 21"-26" (your choice) Cut 2 *Optional fusible fleece for straps 2" x 21"-26" Cut 2 ✂️ Chapters 0:00 Welcome + What We’re Making 1:31 Step 1: Pre-wash & Iron 1:41 Supplies & Materials 1:58 Step 2: Fabric Measurements & Cutting 2:56 Cut the Straps 3:26 Step 3: Interfacing (optional) 3:49 Step 4: Prepare Straps 8:06 Step 5: Mark Top Center of each Main 8:51 Step 6: Pin Side seams 9:40 Step 7: Sew first side seam 10:37 Step 8: Add straps to main 12:36 Step 9: Basting the Straps 12:55 Step 10: Add Lining to Main 15:28 Step 11: Sew last Side seam 16:42 Step 12: Sew bottom of Main 16:57 Step 13: Sew bottom of Lining 18:16 Step 14: Trim & Flip Bag 21:10 Iron lining and stitch closed 22:44 Step 15: Clip & Top stitch 25:00 Finishing Remarks 🌸 Connect With DakerGirl Designs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakergirldesigns Facebook: https://facebook.com/Dakergirldesigns Website: https://www.dakergirldesigns.com If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment with your fabric choice 🔔 Subscribe for more beginner friendly sewing tutorials #DakerGirlDesigns #BeginnerSewing #ToteBagTutorial #LinedToteBag #EasySewingProject #LearnToSew