DIY Tote Bag - Beginner Sewing Tutorial - Whitney Sews

I learned how to make my first tote bag from you a few years ago and haven't stopped making them! I like that in this version you keep the turning opening in the side seam. Thank you for your great tutorials!

Thank you for this tutorial! Have been wanting to make some more meaningful Christmas gifts for all my close friends and this made it so easy! 1st bag, done, onto the next 😊

Very great,
I am 36 years old and have been making bags for 10 years.
This tutorial is very practical and clearly explained.
Thank you!

If you’re not serging the ends. Won’t this come unraveled eventually? Sorry, I’m new to sewing, and I’m just cruise if the lining, helps with the edges from stopping the unraveling?

Hi! Just made this bag! SO pleased with results! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I also made a mini tissue pouch to match

Thank you for the tutorial and made this for my Neighbour who loved it! Also sewed his name on it too!

What a fantastic tutorial! Thank you 🫶🏻

I've made two tote bags already following this tutorial! It was super easy to follow along, thank you!

i bought a sewing machine and had no idea how to start sewing but this turned out so great! it's my first project ever and i'm so happy with it, thank you!!

Is there a way to follow these directions completely while adding a zipper??? I love this pattern and it’s so easy to follow but I would love to have a zipper added in

I am a complete sewing beginner, and I found your tutorial completely by chance. I was able to follow it successfully and made my very first tote bag! I'm so incredibly pleased with it, and I'm so proud of myself. Thank you for sharing this with the world!! 🥰

I prefer to use an open footer to embroider any type of stitches (even SLOPPY!☺️) to hold the inside and outside liners together. That way the liners won't separate during use and cleaning. Also (especially with a bold opposite color thread!) works great as a finishing touch to the bag.

My brain Just CLICKED with your explanation regarding "BAGS" in general💯❣️

Thanks for this amazing tutorial!❤

Perfect explanation! Thank you!

My husband got me a sewing machine for my birthday this year and this was the first project I made on it! I just finished it, so happy with the results. Thank you thank you!❤️

I love them I got a lot made I want a give them to homeless women I see on the streets they can put they stuff in there..

Thank you for this!! My Nana has been teaching me how to sew and this was a PERFECT tutorial!

I love how you make this tote bag. I am a beginner and you make it so easy to follow. I have made three variants already. Thank you Whitney.

Hello! loved this tutorial. How can you add a zipper at the top of the bag?

Thanks for this tote bag pattern. Easy to follow instructions. Following you to see what else I can learn from you.

I have had my stuff cut out but COULD NOT remember how to properly put the lining and bag together, thank you! I didn’t use your measurements but the method of course works with any size 🥰🥰

good tutorial, one suggestion i have is to actually show the process of you sewing the bag. it’s kinda confusing for an absolute beginner like me to visualize how i’m supposed to position the bag on the sewing machine for each step

Just used your video to make my first tote bag! It was so easy to follow and I love that you link your blog that lists the measurements. Can’t wait to make more totes! 😊

You described each step so well. Thank you! Makes for an easier project when instructions are so clear. Can't wait to make it!

Hope you can mass produce tote bags, and also make cosmetic bags with zipper for boutique and gift shop sales. Have no pets policy.

On your beginner tote bag , what interfacing or stabilizer can I use to make it a little sturdier. I am using cotton fabric

Just finished making this tote bag. It was easy to do but I thought the straps were too long. I will make more but some with shorter straps. Easy too follow and clear instructions. Thanks

This tutorial is so easy to follow so far, I have made two tote bags and as a complete beginner tutorial was great!

Thank you

How could I add a pocket to the inside and/or outside of the bag?

I’ve watched so many tote bag tutorials and this was the most helpful one by far! Thank you :)

Your tutorial was very helpful. I did go a little rogue and added a pocket on the front outside, and a divided pocket on the inner backside. I also already had nylon on hand for the straps so I didn't make my own. Rather, I just cut the nylon to size and stitched to the bag as instructed. My bag turned out very good and I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you.

Best tutorial omg

I don’t have a stabilizer, will this still work 0-0

I've ben watching tutorials all night and yours is the first that is actually simple to follow. Thank you for saving me from a headache.

Thank you so much for this video. I actually tried it

I have been teaching myself how to sew with machine. One of the projects I did was a tote bag. I watched your video over and over! Wanted to let you know it helped me a lot! Thank you so much for your video! Can't wait to make more tote bags!

❤ I always come back to this video. Thank you so much!

this is my 11th bag thankyou😍

I 😍😍😍😍😍😍

Thank you! ❤
I wish I could add a pic of my bag.

Where can i find more information on the stabilizer you are using?

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Thank you, I just finished the tote bag, it will be my new music bag for choir,took me about 21/2 hours to make. I Am so impressed with myself lol without your help I would have been stuck!