Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

---

In this video I'll walk you through my pefect beginner project - The Tourist Tote Bag pattern.

This free video is not a substitute for a pattern. It does not include measurements. You can show your support by purchasing the pattern on my website sewmanycreationsny.com. I suggest having all cutting and prep work done before starting.

Time Stamps:
Overview/Terminology - 3:10
Interfacing - 8:39
Cutting - 19:02
Other supplies - 23:04
Step 2 Handles - 31:45
Step 3 Adding Handles to Top - 36:19
Step 4 Adding the Bottoms - 44:51
Step 5 Cutting Corners - 50:19
Step 6 Assembling the Outside - 54:46
Boxing the Corners - 58:29
Step 7 Lining - 01:01:33
Step 8 Completing the Bag - 01:03:58
Final Look - 01:11:26

The techniques used in this video are what I have found works best for me. Try them out and see what works for you!
Questions? Feel free to email me at jessica@sewmanycreationsny.com

Have an idea you'd like me to cover? Feel free to leave a comment or send an email to jessica@sewmanycreationsny.com

YouTube Live is for fun.....Tutorials are for serious learning :)

Patterns, cork, fabric, zippers, hardware and so much more can be found on the website as well as kits!

sewmanycreationsny.com

What I sew on: Janome HD9 & Skyline S9
What I embroider on: Janome Skyline S9

I love being a Janome Maker!