Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The combination of cork and faux leather makes for a stylish tote that looks shop bought. This bag is so simple to sew, feel free to add inside pockets and fastenings!
I used a universal needle and a non-stick foot on my sewing machine.
The video is a clip taken from a live stream.
Materials:
Two pieces of cork each measuring 14” x 6”
Two pieces of faux leather each measuring 14” x 8”
28” x 14” fusible craft fleece
Two pieces of lining fabric each measuring 14” x 14”
5” x 5” cork for the applique
Two pieces of webbing for the handles each measuring 32”
Vintage faux suede; debbieshoresewing.com/shop/fabric/all-fabric/faux-leather-vintage-brown
Cork; debbieshoresewing.com/?s=cork&post_type=product
Webbing;debbieshoresewing.com/shop/books-haberdashery/webbing/corded-webbing-30mm-mushroom
Lining; debbieshoresewing.com/shop/brands/craft-cotton-company/craft-cotton-co-paisley-florals-paisley-leaf
The combination of cork and faux leather makes for a stylish tote that looks shop bought. This bag is so simple to sew, feel free to add inside pockets and fastenings!
I used a universal needle and a non-stick foot on my sewing machine.
The video is a clip taken from a live stream.
Materials:
Two pieces of cork each measuring 14” x 6”
Two pieces of faux leather each measuring 14” x 8”
28” x 14” fusible craft fleece
Two pieces of lining fabric each measuring 14” x 14”
5” x 5” cork for the applique
Two pieces of webbing for the handles each measuring 32”
Vintage faux suede; debbieshoresewing.com/shop/fabric/all-fabric/faux-leather-vintage-brown
Cork; debbieshoresewing.com/?s=cork&post_type=product
Webbing;debbieshoresewing.com/shop/books-haberdashery/webbing/corded-webbing-30mm-mushroom
Lining; debbieshoresewing.com/shop/brands/craft-cotton-company/craft-cotton-co-paisley-florals-paisley-leaf
