Tote Bag Sewing - Online Videos

Learn tote bag sewing in these online instructional videos. Includes instructions on how to make (draft) the pattern, sew the lining and a divided pocket on the inside.

Part A (released Nov. 2013)

Learn how to draft patterns for the shell, lining, pocket and handles of a tote bag. How to add seam and hem allowances, mark notches and tailor tacks, and lengthwise grain lines on each pattern piece.

Part B (released Dec. 2013)

Learn how to square the fabric and cut tote bag pieces, join handles, sew the shell, join the pocket to lining and lining to the shell. Includes tips on how to make sure your tote bag keeps it's shape, and decorative touches to personalize your bag.

  

   

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Duration: 180 mins
Video Chapters: 24 | Free Samples: 5
Released: Nov. + Dec. 2013
Instructor: Nehzat Houshan
Videos have voice over.

Table of Contents

This video lesson has 5 Free Samples. Start watching by clicking on below chapters!

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Part A: (released Nov. 2013)

Video Chapters Duration  
1 - Introduction (Free Sample) 1:31 mins Watch Now
2 - Tote Bag Style and Materials (Free Sample) 1:29 mins Watch Now
3 - Drafting the Shell Pattern for the Tote Bag 11:59 mins Watch Now
4 - Drafting the Lining Pattern for the Tote Bag 6:50 mins Watch Now
5 - Adding Seam Allowances to the Cut Line
of the Tote Bag Pattern (Free Sample)		 3:02 mins Watch Now
6 - Drafting the Pocket Pattern with Dividers for the Tote Bag 5:23 mins Watch Now
7 - Drafting the Pattern for the Tote Bag Handles 5:07 mins Watch Now
8 - Marking the Notches and Tailor Tacks
on the Tote Bag Shell Patterns		 12:59 mins Watch Now
9 - Marking the Notches and Tailor Tacks
on the Tote Bag Lining Pattern		 2:41 mins Watch Now
10 - Marking the Notches and Tailor Tacks on the
Tote Bag Pocket and Handle Patterns		 2:37 mins Watch Now
11 - Drawing the Lengthwise Grain Line
on the Tote Bag Pattern Pieces		 4:41 mins Watch Now
12 - Cutting Out the Tote Bag Pattern Pieces 3:26 mins Watch Now

Part B: (released Dec. 2013)

Video Chapters Duration  
13 - Squaring the Tote Bag Fabric (Free Sample) 3:26 mins Watch Now
14 - Cutting Out the Tote bag Fabric Pieces 16:48 mins Watch Now
15 - Marking Tailor Tacks on the Tote Bag Pieces 6:12 mins Watch Now
16 - Sewing the Tote Bag Handles 8:24 mins Watch Now
17 - Sewing Handles to the Top Sections of the Tote Bag 5:59 mins Watch Now
18 - Sewing Bottom and Top Shell Sections
of the Tote Bag Together		 6:05 mins Watch Now
19 - Forming Fold Lines on the Tote bag Shell 5:20 mins Watch Now
20 - Sewing Side Seams of the Tote Bag Shell 10:31 mins Watch Now
21 - Sewing Pocket to the Tote Bag Lining (Free Sample) 13:01 mins Watch Now
22 - Sewing Lining to the Shell 10:43 mins Watch Now
23 - Reinforcing Handles at the Top of the Tote Bag 6:04 mins Watch Now
24 - Finishing the Tote Bag 10:28 mins Watch Now

 

1 - How to Sew a Tote Bag - Introduction (FREE)