Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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How to sew a lined tote bag for beginners - easy tutorial!

Making a tote bag is easier than you think! All you need for this project is:
-2 pieces of fabric for the outside
-2 pieces of fabric for the inside
I used 4 pieces that all measured 16.5" by 18", but you can use different dimensions too! Just make sure they are all the same size.
-2 24" straps which you can make from 48 inches (finished length) of 4" strips of fabric. I got this by joining 2 long strips of 4" fabric together.

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