By: TELIO
Welcome spring and get ready for summer with this easy to make linen tote bag that you can create in no time with little over a yard of lightweight linen fabric. You can carry this to your next vacation, beach getaways or tote groceries.
Let's get started!
Here's What You'll Need
- Download the Free Pattern
- 1.5 yards of lightweight linen from TELIO
- Fabric scissors
- Ruler
- Pins
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
Fabrics used:
Let's get started!
Cutting Directions
Cut out each fabric piece. The cutting directions below will create a lined tote bag. Skip cutting pieces C and D for a tote with no lining.
Pattern Piece Dimensions
- Front/Back (A/B/C/D): 15 3/4" x 15 3/4"
- Sides (1/2/3/4): 7 7/8" x 15 3/4"
- Bottom (5/6): 15 3/4" x 7 7/8"
- Bag Strap (5/6): 23 5/8" x 4"
Step 1
Sew the main front/back piece A to side 1. Sew main piece B to the other end of side 1. Then sew side piece 2 to front/back piece B.
Step 2
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with pieces C, D, 3, and 4 for the lining.
Step 3
Sew side 2 to the other end of front/back A to form a box.
Step 4
Sew the bottom piece 5 to the first box by aligning the corners. Repeat with bottom piece 6 for the lining.
Step 5
Fold bag straps E & F in half, right sides together. Sew at 4" from the edges. Then turn each piece inside out.
Step 6
Sew the lining to the main bag with right sides together and the straps between the layers. Make sure to leave a small opening to turn the bag inside out.
Step 7
Finally, turn the bag inside out, press, and sew the small opening closed by hand.
And you're done! Enjoy your new bag.
