Beginner Sewing Project | Tote Bag Tutorial

[@simoneredman]

yes please do a tutorial for a quilted version!

[@SydneyGross-o5o]

yes quilted version!!! and i would LOVE if you made a sewing gift guide for the holiday season :)

[@sophiamurukas]

i second this!!! :)

[@leslyramirez9586]

I know what everyone’s getting for Christmas this year 😅 you get a tote bag and you get a tote bag and you get a Tote bag !!! So excited to customize with patches accordingly! 🎁❤️

[@janeblazer8034]

Adding fusable stabilizer to the liner fabric is the key to stiffening the fabric. The bag is soooo cute!!! Love your tutorial! You did a fantastic job! Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@cherieannese1132]

yes!!! abd then you can also choose the fabric that you like the look and feel of

[@98Sarahkate]

I just finished making a quilted version with a Weddell seal on the outer pocket for my friends birthday!! First bag, first time quilting, first time using applique. Did my head in at times but I'm so stoked!

[@terysa2278]

errrrmegod, I'm off to the fabric store right now to get some canvas and this is my weekend project! So so cute, can't wait to make this. I'll comment again when I'm done with how I went!

[@lauraespejo91]

OMG, THANKS for writing down the dimensions in cm!!! Make it easiest to follow the instructions without having my calculation next to me. Gracias form Madrid, Spain :)

[@imaprincessdammit]

I watch tutorials while I do other things (Anat and Phys homework today) for background noise. This popped up and I had to stop and watch. You're such a good teacher, very clear, and you have a really great voice! This is such a cute tote, too. I'm making this asap!

[@cherieannese1132]

the strawberries etc would be really cute on a pencil case, or little pillow too as presents

[@QueenLiAnn]

I want to do a quilted version. Would watch that for sure! I loved how the strawberries turned out! Soooo cute!

[@idontmakejam]

Thank you so much for making this series! 🤍 I learned to sew as a child and I’m excited to get back into it. This is the perfect project to start with!

[@ChandlerLarsen23]

I’ve watched your tik toks for awhile and this is the project that has got me out of my crafting slump. I’m half way through as I’m doing a bit each night after work can’t tell you how grateful I am for this!! So cute ❤️

[@LiveLifeinHarmony]

You definitely have the gift of sharing. You’re steps are so clear and precise. Thank you

[@emilymiller1389]

I made this yesterday and it turned out sooooo good!! This was my first official sewing project on my machine and it taught me so much. Thank you for making this sew along 🙏🏻

[@sammyc81]

I'm obsessed! I have so many random small fabric scraps from my grandma that I just can't get rid of and I've finally found a use for them!!!!

[@rhysmillington]

Thanks for the great beginner videos. I have really enjoyed them. Think I will try the Tote bag. A quilted version tutorial would be useful as I am also a knitter and crocheter and would love to make sturdy project bags.

[@kyliekirk7607]

Only 10 mins in and I’m obsessed! Will definitely be trying this. And please quilted version 🩷🩷

[@YoshitakeMertens]

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

[@juliaquaresmacb]

i loved this series so much!!! you are such a good teacher, I can't wait to make my bag 💖thank you for your videos!

[@bri_a]

This was such a fun project, thank you for sharing! I ended up trimming one inch from the top of my lining to get things to line up. Not sure if I mixed up the dimensions… guess I’ll have to make it again!

[@JaasmineNicole]

omg this was the cutest / best video and design ever!! can't wait to try it. I would love a quilted version too!

[@AngelaLeonardo2011]

Currently working on a tote of my own I’m making it as a gift for my mom and I watch this video like 5x a day 😂.

[@brittmi]

Love it! Before you said it, I was actually thinking “I wonder if I could do a quilted one” (I’ve never sewed) so yes! Please do a quilted tote too!! ❤

[@Lexi-Belle7]

So cute!! Please do a quilted version tutorial!! :)

[@victoriaponce4337]

Like Miss Honey vibes!!! So cute thanks for sharing

[@miaartyfarty3978]

oh my gosh yesss

[@GraceCisneros-nn2sz]

This turned out so cute!!!!! I’m obsessed!!!🥺 Please make a quilted version!! 🙏🏻

[@Bethsonofjohn]

Would love a quilted version! obsessed with quilting projects right now!

[@morgangreentree6665]

I love this! Just bought fabric for it, can’t wait to make one!!

[@misserica1028]

So stinking cute! I’m getting a sewing machine for my birthday in a couple of months and this is going to be my first project! 😍 But I totally want to learn how to do a quilted version too so I would love that video!!

[@MilkyCollective]

Let’s goooo! You’re killing it friend 😆 thanks for your hard work!

[@savy856]

This is exactly the video I needed!! Cannot wait to make this😍

[@TessaEllison]

would love a quilted version! or a quilted makeup bag!! I definitely need zipper practice!

[@viennalee97]

This is so cute!! Can’t wait to try. Would love a quilted version too 😊

[@TiffanyByer-m1x]

I would LOVE a quilted version!

[@anneferreira397]

I completely loved this. I will be doing tomorrow

[@lillywilliams5521]

Yes quiltedddd version!!

[@iLookFromTheOutside]

Really good tutorial! Thank you! ❤

[@Sara13-Bassett]

Yes please do a quilted version!!!

[@Shelby1498]

FINALLY a tutorial for the perfect bag! I have been looking for a tutorial for a bag like this for SO long! Just picked up fabric today to make some of these 🫶🏼

[@amounaa9051]

Yesss please do a quilted version

[@sarahjokascha4616]

thats so cute! I love it

[@carolinebascle9390]

Would love the quilted option!!!

[@ForeverLanae]

I’m shoooook!!! Girl when you said “my kids” I was like whaaaaaat?! You look so young, I thought you were like 20. Also I LOVE this bag!!

[@jessserrano3051]

Quilted version would be so appreciated!

[@meyamaniram244]

Please do a quilted version ❤

[@pauliene25]

Thanks for this super clear and fun tutorial! You definitely achieved that 90s crafty teacher vibe 🍓 I do have a question: why did you topstitch the straps before attaching them? It seems like you just sewed in the exact same place when attaching them so I don't really understand the necessity to topstitch first.

[@HiSydGraham]

Good question! If you skipped topstitching the middle of the straps and went straight for attaching them to the bag, you wouldn't be able to stitch past that unfolded edge near the top of the bag, without stitching the top of the bag open or closed. I hope that makes sense without visual aid! Basically you need to stop your stitch on the straps at the top of the the bag to maintain that unfolded edge that comes into play when you insert your lining. I opted not to topstitch the entire strap before attaching it because I felt it was unnecessary to stitch, as you said, in the same places twice. This way you only overlap your stitching by a 1/2" or so, to secure it.

[@maryl1293]

yes please to the quilted version :)))))

[@karenpiszczek9252]

You could have use sf101 in facing on the lining

[@missjenx]

Any chance for a tutorial for a book sleeve with zipper and pockets 🩷

[@leeaurab]

Have you tried doing the patches without interfacing? Is it possible to just pin them in place and stitch, or too wonky?

[@MariaSolorzano-bs4bi]

Me encantó , felicidades, por favor cuáles son las medidas ?

[@pipbishop3757]

Could you share what interfacing you used?

[@paigetramel6404]

quilted!!! please!!!

[@shelbybaumgartner9328]

This is really cute, but I’d love the link for your Pinterest. I can’t find it by searching 😅

[@HiSydGraham]

Agh I knew I missed something! Thank you for catching that. Here's the pinterest board link: www.pinterest.com/hisydgraham/bags/tote-bag-inspo/ and I also just added it to the description.

[@lphoebe3634]

QUITed version please!!!

[@mollymorris92]

Is there a reason for making the bottom pieces rounded at the corners? Can I skip that portion or will it throw off the measurements?

[@HiSydGraham]

I felt it was easier to attach the sides when the bottom was rounded, and since this tutorial was designed for beginners I wanted to make it as simple as possible! You can totally leave your corners pointed! You may have to adjust the dimensions of the bottom though.

[@debicorrigan4175]

Great job with the tutorial, super clear! I would love to see a quilted version I dont have experience with patchwork and that is have in real moment right now.

[@SaraKhan-tt6yr]

❤❤❤

[@rachelthurman4168]

I’m confused how you get 52 inches from 1/4 yard of fabric?

[@HiSydGraham]

The straps are cut crossgrain - most apparel fabrics are 54-60 inches wide. If your fabric is more narrow (like a quilting cotton that is 44 inches wide), you would just need to halve the measurement and sew two strips together.

[@janellplowright6210]

If you could somehow someway do a reversible tote. One side quilted and one side not 👀

[@Bernietheoc]

👏🏻🧵

[@karenhague4907]

Please quilt.

[@MorellaReeck]

kislux versace bag is so cute