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How to Sew Tote Bags from The Martha Manual
These multipurpose bags have buckles or grommets, with straps that run the gamut—ribbon, rope, and leather are shown opposite, but anything goes.
How to make a basic tote
Cut a piece of canvas twice the desired length of the bag plus 5 inches, and 1 inch wider all around. Fold it in half (right sides together) and sew both sides with a ½-inch seam allowance, then double-hem the top by folding the top edge ½ inch, then 2 inches, and edge-stitching all around. Turn the bag right side out.
Grommet Tote
1. Trace inside grommet opening with pencil onto bag. Using craft knife, cut an X in marked circles. Set two grommets each on front and back of bag, using a mallet or a hammer following kit instructions.
2. Slide ribbon through grommets at bag front. Fold ends under ¼ inch twice; pin to other side of ribbon at bag top. Sew to secure. Repeat at bag back. (For cord handle, thread through grommets; knot to secure.)
Supplies
Handleless tote, as described above
Pencil
Craft knife
Grommet kit
Mallet or hammer
Ribbon, or cord strips, cut to desired length
Sewing supplies
Buckle Tote
1. Using strong thread, sew two buckles each to top edge of bag front and back, spacing as desired. Stitch around each buckle’s center bar several times to secure attachment.
2. Punch holes 1 inch apart in leather strips, starting about 2 inches from ends. (The holes here were made with the ⅛-inch tube.) Slide ends through buckles and fasten.
Tip
When using leather handles, hand-stitch an X on each end using colorful waxed twine.
Supplies
Sewing supplies
4 buckles (5/8 inch)
Handleless tote, as described above
Rotary leather punch
2 lightweight cowhide leather strips (5/8 inch wide) cut to desired length
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