Adorable DIY Tote Bag With Keychain
Today I’m going to show you how to make a basic DIY tote bag. This is a simple project, great for beginners, and the results are super cute. Follow along with this tutorial, and in no time you’ll have a brand new, adorable tote, perfect for packing supplies for the beach or a picnic in the park. Let’s get started!
Tools and materials:
- Paper
- Pen
- Measuring tape
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Pins
- 1 yard of fabric
- Fabric for straps
- Metal D-ring
- Keychain
- Sewing machine
Draw pattern
Follow the instructions in the video from 0:36-3:12 to create the pattern for this easy DIY tote bag.
Pin and cut
Pin the pattern to the fabric. If your fabric has a pattern on it, make sure you’re pinning the pattern on in the direction you want the pattern to appear. Once you’re happy with the placement, cut the fabric.
Don’t forget to cut the notches, as well.
Measure and cut
Decide how long you want the straps of your tote bag to be. Add 4 centimeters (1½ inches) to that number, and cut two strips of that length for your straps.
Sew
Sew together the sides and bottom of the bag, wrong sides together.
Iron and sew
Turn the bag inside out, and iron the seams flat. Then, with the bag still inside out, sew around the sides and bottom of the bag, leaving a 1 centimeter (½ inch) seam allowance. Then turn the bag right side out, and iron the seams again.
Fold, iron, and sew
At the opening of the bag, fold the raw edge inward 1 centimeter (½ an inch) and then fold it in again by another 2 centimeters (1 inch). Iron the folds flat so they stay in place, and sew it down. You can also pin the hem, if it makes it easier for you to sew.
Measure and pin
Measure out where the straps will be placed, and mark each point with a pin. Fold the end of the strap in by 4 centimeters (1½ inches), and pin them in place. The pin should be in the center of the strap.
Sew
Sew the straps down by sewing in a square around the edges of the strap that overlap the bag.
Attach the D-ring
Attach the D-ring to one of the straps, and then pin it and sew it like you did for the other straps. Sew carefully, as the D-ring can make it a little more difficult.
Add keychain
Pop the keychain onto the D-ring, and you’re done!
Don’t forget to let me know if you use my DIY tote bag tutorial to make your own adorable tote. I’d love to see your results!
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