A recessed zipper makes this a great traveling bag. Easy to make and no pattern needed. Just a few simple shapes and you get to use your own seam allowance.
Now I know why big bags are so expensive! I appreciate your workmanship and talents, even if I never make this bag, I enjoyed the video! Binge watching stuff like this today...what fun!
OOOOOhhhh....yummy bag; I do embroidery and I can see making this and putting a big gorgeous red poppy on it...ooohhh Laura, you have started something! LOVE your vlogs, you are a superb teacher; you outdo yourself every time, and are a top notch teacher. I don't even care for sewing but you make it fun!
Great tutorial! I love your teaching style. Right to the point. I made this bag reduced to 75% in size with an adjustment for the handles. Had to figure out how to reduce the size and keep the part above the bag the same. I wanted to make a bag for my Grand dog to use when he goes travelling. So used cotton with cute paw prints paired with a grid pattern fabric. All black and white. Quilted it with foam interfacing and I added piping in red to the top of the pockets and used a red zipper. So cute I found red bandana fabric with puppies on it at Joann's for the lining. I love it. Filled it with toys and a Minkee blankey. Thanks so much!!!!
I had to make this bag today LOL. I woke up and saw this video, did a quick inventory of my stash and dug around for foam board. Hey this took some time but it came out amazingly well. It is very large and feels great on the shoulders. I made the 3 pockets on each side. One with a guset or pleat for a water bottle or whatever, Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I'm going to make this bag right now! All the extra little tips are such a blessing, and you Laura, are such a blessing! Thank you for all you do for so many~ God bless you!
Fantastic! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. A humongous bag to carry my tools and stuff when I make a home visit to a client. It's all made and ready to go as soon as my next client calls! I appreciate the simple shapes and clear instructions. I love this kind of tutorial that assumes the viewer already knows how to sew and why certain techniques are used. I hate scrolling through searching for the actual title content. Now I'm eyeing the campaign signs in my neighbors yard and plotting a midnight raid...lol.
Nice big bag with a zipper, very nice! I like the double layer of fabric surrounding the zipper and how you installed it as well as the idea to add a removable piece of plastic or other material to the bag bottom! Thanks for the tutorial!
I make my mom a tote JUST LIKE THIS once every two years for Christmas! She is a teacher, and loves this style of tote for all of her teacher goodies! Thank you for this beautiful tutorial xoxo Last Minute Laura
I'm on this tutorial a bit late...but it's a wonderful tutorial that I've adapted to fit what I want. But I have referred back to your tutorial multiple times to ensure I have the technique right. Thank you
Thank you so much! I have made 2 in 2 days LOVE this bag. I made one exactly the size as instructed WOW what a nice big bag! My second was a little smaller with out a zipper perfect for groceries! Thanks for such a versatile bag tutorial
Hi Laura, can you please do a personal item sized bag with some pockets? Flying on a budget airline requires underseat bags to be no larger than 14x18x8, finding one is a challenge. Outer slip pockets and a top zipper would be awesome. Meanwhile, I will play around with this pattern. Thank you, sweet lady!
Wow!!! I got a yoga bag for Christmas and alas it is too short. I need a tote that will hold my two yoga mats, 3 blocks, a blanket; along with my water bottle, wallet, keys and phone. So I want to take that bag that I got and modify it and add some zippers. This video will help me do that modification - I think. LOL. I just need to break down the steps. I wish you had not have used black fabric. It is hard to see black or really dark fabrics on the video. Other than that, your instructions are clear, your enthusiasm much appreciated!
At 14:54 you mentioned "plastic cardboard." Are those campaign signs, with spaces inside to fit over wire legs? Good timing-we just had elections last week!
If I want the width of the bag to be not as wide.. more like only 5.5 (the 8.5 x 23 in piece) would I still cut it at 5.5 x 23 or would the length need to be longer? I want to make this bag without the zipper and thinner. I'm trying to make a bag large enough for my for my quilting mat to classes. Have you made one of those? Love the pockets and love the video !
you need to just make the bottom corners smaller, if you cut 2" squares out for the corners you will have a 4" bottom. I would leave the bag the same size. I will work on a quilting bag video:)
Great video and thank you. I can’t find any store near me that sells purse zippers. Would a regular one way heavy duty zipper work? Also, if I wanted to make my tote smaller how much do I have to shorten the bottom panel to make the gusset. Thank you. 🙂
Ooh, I LOVE this!! I'm just getting back into sewing and I love tote bags! I noticed a couple of bags on the shelf behind you... do you have instructions for making those? I'm new to your channel and just subscribed 😃
I really love this Tote bag. My only issue was with the lining. Is there any way that you can add the measurements to the video for each piece please?
This is a fantastic tutorial. I’ve made 2 of these. The zipper instructions are the best. I love how the zipper assembly turns out!
Now I know why big bags are so expensive! I appreciate your workmanship and talents, even if I never make this bag, I enjoyed the video! Binge watching stuff like this today...what fun!
Oh Laura please write a book complete with photos. You have such great ideas.
Love this video ! My favorite part? Using the lawn sign as a base for the tote! Genius!!!
OOOOOhhhh....yummy bag; I do embroidery and I can see making this and putting a big gorgeous red poppy on it...ooohhh Laura, you have started something! LOVE your vlogs, you are a superb teacher; you outdo yourself every time, and are a top notch teacher. I don't even care for sewing but you make it fun!
Great tutorial! I love your teaching style. Right to the point. I made this bag reduced to 75% in size with an adjustment for the handles. Had to figure out how to reduce the size and keep the part above the bag the same. I wanted to make a bag for my Grand dog to use when he goes travelling. So used cotton with cute paw prints paired with a grid pattern fabric.
All black and white. Quilted it with foam interfacing and I added piping in red to the top of the pockets and used a red zipper. So cute I found red bandana fabric with puppies on it at Joann's for the lining. I love it. Filled it with toys and a Minkee blankey. Thanks so much!!!!
I had to make this bag today LOL. I woke up and saw this video, did a quick inventory of my stash and dug around for foam board. Hey this took some time but it came out amazingly well. It is very large and feels great on the shoulders. I made the 3 pockets on each side. One with a guset or pleat for a water bottle or whatever, Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I'm going to make this bag right now! All the extra little tips are such a blessing, and you Laura, are such a blessing! Thank you for all you do for so many~ God bless you!
I always admire your gorgeous hair ❤ thanks for sharing this beautiful project
I followed your tutorial and made this tote. I love it and your instructions were excellent. I am going to make another for my daughter for the beach.
Love your instructions, you make it very easy to follow. Love all of your video.
Thank you so much. Exactly what I need for the posters for our group. You directions are so concise and easy to follow. You rock!
" Your directions,,"
Wow! That's what I call a bag. I love your videos. You explain everything so clearly.
Fantastic! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. A humongous bag to carry my tools and stuff when I make a home visit to a client. It's all made and ready to go as soon as my next client calls! I appreciate the simple shapes and clear instructions. I love this kind of tutorial that assumes the viewer already knows how to sew and why certain techniques are used. I hate scrolling through searching for the actual title content. Now I'm eyeing the campaign signs in my neighbors yard and plotting a midnight raid...lol.
Nice big bag with a zipper, very nice! I like the double layer of fabric surrounding the zipper and how you installed it as well as the idea to add a removable piece of plastic or other material to the bag bottom! Thanks for the tutorial!
You are a great teacher. I definitely going to try and make this bag.
I make my mom a tote JUST LIKE THIS once every two years for Christmas!
She is a teacher, and loves this style of tote for all of her teacher goodies!
Thank you for this beautiful tutorial xoxo Last Minute Laura
I'm on this tutorial a bit late...but it's a wonderful tutorial that I've adapted to fit what I want. But I have referred back to your tutorial multiple times to ensure I have the technique right. Thank you
Thank you so much!
I have made 2 in 2 days LOVE this bag. I made one exactly the size
as instructed WOW what a nice big bag! My second was a little smaller with out a zipper perfect for groceries! Thanks for such a versatile bag tutorial
Great tutorial! Will put this one on the project list. Fun Beach Tote 👍🏖
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing your talents. What a blessing ❤️
AMAZING!! I love how you constructed the bag. Love the reuse of the lawn sign! You could even make a fabric cover for it to match the bag. 😊
I love the up close camera position..very clear instructions
Another fantastic tutorial!!!! Thanks Jackie O of sewing 🧵😘
I always enjoy your videos so much, Laura, and hope you will always continue to bring us videos that we can use!! I always learn something from you.
Wonderful tutorial!!! Immediately subscribing! This giant tote will be perfect! And last for years!
Thanks for this very useful informative tutorial. A beautiful tote and I think a perfect size.
Love your video. Great instructions that I think I can make this Xl tote bag. Thanks so much for sharing!
Very nice bag! Thank you for your great tutorials. 🙂
Thank you! I've been looking for a gym bag for a friend and your directions are explicit!
Rainy Day in Florida. Here I go! Thank you so much for a great tutorial and sharing!
Great Video and beautiful presentation, thanks for sharing, watched in full length and enjoyed! Have a nice day
Laura you are the best ! Love love your tutorials
thankyou very much for a lovely ,beautiful and easy tutorial
Great tutorial, very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing Laura.
Absolutely just my style! Thank You for Sharing ... I love it! A removable bottom ... so clever.
Great tutorial!!! This is a great bag, very sturdy with the fabric you chose!!!!
Love the bag. Thanks for a great video. Have fun sewing, later.
Hi Laura, can you please do a personal item sized bag with some pockets? Flying on a budget airline requires underseat bags to be no larger than 14x18x8, finding one is a challenge. Outer slip pockets and a top zipper would be awesome. Meanwhile, I will play around with this pattern. Thank you, sweet lady!
Wow!!! I got a yoga bag for Christmas and alas it is too short. I need a tote that will hold my two yoga mats, 3 blocks, a blanket; along with my water bottle, wallet, keys and phone. So I want to take that bag that I got and modify it and add some zippers. This video will help me do that modification - I think. LOL. I just need to break down the steps. I wish you had not have used black fabric. It is hard to see black or really dark fabrics on the video. Other than that, your instructions are clear, your enthusiasm much appreciated!
This is beautiful - sturdy and classy. Nice instructions. Thank you!!
Made 3 for my husband! He wanted them to put our groceries in when we got home!!! 😁😁😁😍😍😍
I love it! Sturdy and gorgeous! Great tutorial!
I need to make this gorgeous bag, my Son is a film extra and it would be perfect for his spare outfits x
So in love with your instructions definitely will make
Love this one!! Great tutorial 🙂
Love this! Great video! I'm going to make it today!!
Very cool video, nice bag!
Dear Laura. A great and interesting Video thank you.
Thanks for the tutorial. I love it.
Beautiful bag. I would like to make this into a diaper bag. How do I add pockets inside? Also, what length is the elastic cut for the inside pockets?
Perfect bag. Thanks for the tutorial.
Great tutorial, Laura!😃
Love this! Great for the beach!
enjoyed your video hope I CAN MAKE THIS BAG SOON
It would be nice to have a tutorial on how to make a lined man's travel hang up bag.
Jena Mclain that’s a great idea x
Love it! Bags are my down fall.... lol
me too:)
At 14:54 you mentioned "plastic cardboard." Are those campaign signs, with spaces inside to fit over wire legs? Good timing-we just had elections last week!
Yes, there are :) better go get them now!
I love your bag
Thanks Laura. Great tote bag
Great instructions!
Sooo beautiful and useful!😘
Thank you so much Laura
Wonderful
Now that is a tote!
I wish the fabric and zipper used to demonstrate weren't black....I can't "see" some of the steps.
If I want the width of the bag to be not as wide.. more like only 5.5 (the 8.5 x 23 in piece) would I still cut it at 5.5 x 23 or would the length need to be longer? I want to make this bag without the zipper and thinner. I'm trying to make a bag large enough for my for my quilting mat to classes. Have you made one of those? Love the pockets and love the video !
you need to just make the bottom corners smaller, if you cut 2" squares out for the corners you will have a 4" bottom. I would leave the bag the same size. I will work on a quilting bag video:)
@@SewVeryEasy Thank you so much for the reply. I will do that and I look forward to a future class quilters bag ☺
Excellent instructions!
Thank you for the great project!
Hello Laura can you give me the exact measurement of the bag I am a sewing addict I want to sew my own bags as big as that because I travel a lot
Great bag pattern thank you
Hi Laura great tutorial, what size needle do you recommend for this project?
use a denim needle
this was very usefull, thank you so much
Great video and thank you. I can’t find any store near me that sells purse zippers. Would a regular one way heavy duty zipper work? Also, if I wanted to make my tote smaller how much do I have to shorten the bottom panel to make the gusset. Thank you. 🙂
Yes perfect:)
Nice bag. Can i ask for the complete materials. Thank u
Had to see what your doing with the dark fabric.
Awesome as usual
Love it! Thank you! ♥️
Thank you so very much
Any advice if i don't wanna have a removable plastic bottom ? Do I add it before sewing the lining ???
Great bag
Great tote!
Thank you
Love it ...but with a wider straps!
Thank you so much!!
Two words.... LOVE IT!!!
I can't wait to make this
could you post the exact measurements please? Id love to make this bag!
I do not have them written, I do give the measurements, as I go along :)
Wow that’s a BIG bag! Lol
Nice tutorials
Wow- awesome!! 💗❣️😄
Love this bag
Thanks for sharing
nice your work
I made me one of these bags
Ooh, I LOVE this!! I'm just getting back into sewing and I love tote bags! I noticed a couple of bags on the shelf behind you... do you have instructions for making those? I'm new to your channel and just subscribed 😃
yes I do here you go ua-cam.com/video/2ucDCkIqju4/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/J0sXFuLNkR4/v-deo.html thanks for asking
Could you use regular cotton fabrics and interfacing to make the same size bag, or will it not be as sturdy and durable?
for the size of this bag I would recommend the heavy fabric so that it will hold up
SewVeryEasy thank you so much for the easy to follow video and the recommendations! I will try this soon!
If I can't find the strapping material, can I make straps out of canvas? Would they need to be interfaced or stabilized with anything?
Yes, ribbon or decovil light/heavy or I like to use seam tape.
just what I need. 👍🏼
I love this.