Every Day Leather Tote
Make your own chic leather tote!
Posted by Operation Overhaul
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Finally, part two of a leather tote tutorial series from Operation Overhaul, a tote perfect for every day use!
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You Will Need (6 things)
- Tailors Chalk
- Notions: Thread , Scissors, Pins, Sewing Machine
- Pin(s)
- Fabric Scissors
- 2 yd Leather
- Canvas Tote (template)
Steps (12 steps, 60 minutes)
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Materials needed:
• Leather (or any other fabric you prefer)
• Scissors/Craft cutter
• Measuring tape/ long ruler
• Pins
• Tailor Chalk
• Canvas Tote (or any other bag as template) -
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1. Firstly, get the measurements of your desire template. Cut 2 of each piece to form your tote. For the body, I marked a 1 inch border to leave sufficient space for sewing.
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2. Pin your body pieces right side together.
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3. Sew according to the red line. Reinforce with a zigzag stitch if you are worried that the simple stitch will not be sturdy enough.
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4. To achieve a box corner, flatten your tote in a way that the side seam is aligned with the bottom seam.
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5. Leave a mark 1.5? away from the pointed corner and secure your fold with pins on each side. Sew straight across your mark.
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6. Remove the pins and turn your tote inside out to check if you had done it right! Your side and bottom seams should align nicely. Repeat for the other corner.
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7. Bottom of the bag done!
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8. Fold your handle strip in half and sew down the marked 1? line. Trim excess leather away. Repeat on the other side and turn them inside out.
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9. Fold the top of the bag at the 1? border mark and pin your handles to where you’d like them to be. Mine was positioned 4? away from each side.
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10. Finally, sew all around to secure your top seam and handles. Reinforce your handles with zigzag stitches.
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& you're done!!! :D