The Perfect Tote Bag Tutorial! - Learn to Sew Series

I just found out she was gone. Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 😢
She was one of the main ones I watched when I began learning.
My prayers go out to her family and fans!!

I have only just discovered this channel and then discovered Melanie's story. What a beautiful soul ❤

Excellent DIY video! Excellent instructions!😂❤😂 10/10 for simplicity! Thank you!🎉

I keep coming to this design whenever I have to make one. This time I'm making as a party favour for my daughter's birthday. Thank you so much Melanie, know that you are still very much here and continuing to help so many women through your tutorials.

Thank you, I was looking for an easy tote bag tutorial with french seam and bottom width. Love from India❤

I miss you! I was so proud when I made this tote. It was one of my first bags. Love to you always and to your family. You made a difference in my life. xoxoxo

Sweet Melanie I got my fist sewing machine and came here to watch your tote bag video 😭💕 I think of you often although we never met you are so missed by many ❤

I just read about her cancer. Thank you so much for keeping her videos up on utube! I just started quilting again after a long hiatus and it was such a God thing I saw her video today on how to make a tote with canvas and French seams. I know you miss her!

I just read that she is in heaven oh no!

Melanie thank you! I did not know what French seams were, so easy! I have some canvas to make some bags and I needed easy! Thank you!

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Thank you for this video. It's so clear and nicely presented.

Thank you for this video. Miss you Melanie ❤

Thanks!

So for the short sides you fold over 1/4 “ then 1” then another 1”, is that right? I like your tutorial but got a little lost.

Made my first tote ever. So fun and will use it for my piano books. God be with all of your family as you grieve Melanie. She is still helping people and making a difference with her videos and her story. ❣️

Thank you for leaving our beautiful Melanie up so we can continue to see her and learn from her. You're missed so much! I still cry when I first watch any of your videos.

still one of my favourite tote bag tutorials. I will admit i do come back to watch her videos just see her smiling face and hear her calming voice. <3

Thank you! I’m going to give this a go. Great instruction. Such a cute bag.’

Thanks ❤

Thank you Melanie for all you gave us! ❤

We are all so blessed to of had a teacher with so much talent. Always smiling which passes on to the student. I am so grateful that you Melanie shared so many videos about all different subjects. Wish to thank family members for keeping videos up.

This has been so helpful and well executed. Thank you!

OMGosh! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was wondering how I could make a couple of matching beach tote bags for my bestie and myself, and this is perfect! I was intimidated by the whole process of lining the bag, but you've made this look so easy!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 😁

Thank you Melanie , you are missed 🖤

This tutorial just guided me through my first ever sewing project! Melanie is an amazing teacher and she helped me create something I absolutely love. She is helping people enjoy sewing even after she has passed <3 Thank you, Melanie.

Still learning from Melanie <3

I just read Melanie's obituary. So young, so sad.

This tote bag is the easiest tutorial I have seen. And she was perfect in the speed and content with which she shared her process. Indeed; may you sew with Angels, Melanie. We miss you and your gift of teaching. Danielle Simone

Melanie Ham would ALWAYS be loved for all her talent and all that she's taught me.🙏❤

thank you again dear😘

Thanks for teaching tote bags.
How much materials I should get for bigger versions?

Clicked on a random video when I needed to learn how to assemble a tote, not realizing who made the video. Thank you for still guiding me from the great beyond as I learn how to do something new. <3

Really great video. I like your method of doing the lining. Doing lining always look a bit daunting but you made look so easy, even the way you added the straps

Not gonna lie, I was very intimidated when I first watched through this but all things considered, this is much more doable for me compared to other patterns and the end result seems so worth it!!
I just found your channel and I just wanted to say thank you for everything. You will live on through these tutorials and the precious items people create using them. I'm planning on making bags for my friends and I'm gonna do it Melanie style, with extra love and care that will last for an eternity! Miss you Melanie and thank ou for everything <3 I hope to make more gifts with your help. 🧡🧡🧡

You haven’t met me but you are my new bestie🙃! I have made a few of your bags for my kids and they adore their special little treat. Thanks for reminding me how to put together this bag each time in full detail with such patients, as if you haven’t already told me the steps 😆 Keep creating. Bless🙏🏽

Oh my god i have watched many tutorials by many languages ..but this is the easiest and clearest tutorial i have ever seen...and you are very pretty and cute sometimes i loss my concentrate while watching ...

So happy 😊 that you took the time to share your expertise with us while on this earth. Thank You! Rip.

Love her videos.

Watched this whole video while making cookies. At least I know how now😂

Nice 👍🏾

Where do you buy your fabrics from?

I know you are gone, but you continue to teach, inspire, and make me smile. You are so special special. ❤️

Your video is great! Thanks for taking your time to show us how to do this bag!

RIP Melanie, thanks for the tutorials they were very helpful, I learned a lot from you and miss your videos. Love and prayers to your husband and children, my heart goes out to them 🙏🏻

Again. I am so glad her content is staying up. Just needed a quick tote and Melanie to the rescue. She keeps blessing us even though she is quilting with angels.!!

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Nice job and thats great tutorial.. Whats the best sewing machine for a bigginer

I'm so excited to try this tutorial! Thank you for sharing. I want to use this pattern to make my kids halloween trick or treat bags so I'll adjust the size. I'm thinking of cutting 14.5 X 17.5. Now, we all know that candy bags get heavy! So, I was wondering if you suggest I use a medium fusible fleece in the middle to help stabilize it and make it sturdy to withhold the weight? I'll be using cotton fabric so I worry the weight may drag the bag down. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

What an amazing talent and beautiful soul. She singlehandedly led me back to creating things of both beauty and function. This project is so perfectly constructed with French seams, etc. it can be reversible as well. I use a neutral canvas on one side, and a lovely print for the lining. When you turn it inside out, the pocket ends up on the outside, but that's just fine. I get so many comments and many requests for gifting.