Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Here's what you need to make your own cute small tote bag!
-outer fabric panels: 2 panels 11"h x 10"w, 2 panels 11"h x 3"w, 1 panel 10"h x 3"w.
-inner fabric panels: 2 panels 11"h x 10"w, 2 panels 11"h x 3"w, 1 panel 10"h x 3"w.
-2 straps 12" tall (I used 1" wide webbing.)

Here's where you can shop for your own heavy hot garbage from Swanson's:
swansonsfabrics.com/shop/hot-garbage

Get a free pattern for 3 cute mini totes right here!
notraceshop.com/3-mini-totes

Join our zero waste sewing & crafting group here:
facebook.com/groups/332218438480456

If you make one, tag me on Instagram! @no_trace_shop.

Shop for zero waste sewing patterns here:
NoTraceShop.com/shop

Links to the materials & supplies I used in the video*:
My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH
Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL
Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H

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My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
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