How To Make An Easy Vinyl Tote Bag - In Only 5 Steps!

Pat is BACK with another Easy Tote Bag Tutorial, but this time around she is going to show you how to make a tote bag with VINYL! And it only takes 5 steps! She tamed the croc to make an awesome tote bag, and now YOU can too!
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Contents Of This Video:
00:00 - Intro
03:50 - Step 1: Measure And Cut All Your Pieces
17:14 - Step 2: Place & Stitch Your Straps
23:59 - Step 3: Sew The Top Of The Bag To The Bottom & Topstitch
28:06 - Step 4: Sew The Sides, Bottom & Box The Corners
33:40 - Step 5: Turn The Top Of The Bag Down & Stitch
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[@Ladybrite1]

I taught my daughter in law to how sew and this was one of our first projects. She is a natural. She lined up her seems better than I did. This is such a wonderful beginners project that looks so polished. Thank you for your generous tutorials.

[@dottiemathews6853]

THIS IS THE BEST VINYL BAG TUTORIAL I HAVE EVER VIEWED. YOU MADE ME SPEND SOME MONEY TODAY! LOL! I ORDERED A TEFLON FOOT AND CRAFT TAPE AND FABRIC PEN. I DESIGN AND CREATE CANVAS TOTE BAGS BUT I WANT TO START USING A LOT OF VINYL TOO.

[@dottiemathews6853]

AND another thing i love about this bag is that you did not line it! i love that! It's an industrial type bag that is fabulous on the outside!

[@dottiemathews6853]

I JUST SAW A GREAT TIP ON THE RULER, PAT. BEFORE YOU TAKE DOWN THE RULER AFTER YOU TAPED THE WEBBING YOU CAN MEASURE WHERE THE STICH LINES OF THE WEBBING AT THE TOP. THAT WAY BOTH SIDES WILL BE EVEN WHEN YOU SEW THEM

[@grandme1234]

Excellent teacher, great instructions. Very easy to follow and understand the direction with explanations on why , you are making a move or action. Thank you

[@avibonn5724]

I love this bag. Pat you are an excellent teacher, giving very detailed instructions. Thank you!

[@sewingstudiofl]

You are sew welcome! Happy sewing!

[@sewingroom8625]

Wow I love it, I got some corduroy fabric I think I can use that, thank you.

[@sylviawestover3285]

Great instruction! I enjoyed the depth of detail and common sense tips. Thank you

[@sewingstudiofl]

We are glad this video helped you tame the croc!

[@user-lw1ou7ek2g]

Wow 😲 gorgeous 🥰!!

[@craftyweavers1837]

Will post the purse on Instagram when I finish. I bought your vinyl kit. Thanks for all the great tips.

[@GloriaHasberry]

Very excellent video and beautiful bag!

[@nancejack56]

Really love the look !

[@dottiemathews6853]

I TELL YOU PAT, WHEN I DO A TOP STICH (ESPECIALLY ON VINYL) I THINK ABOUT YOU AND I SLOWLY TAKE MY TIME. THAT TEFLON FOOT, DOESN'T WORK FOR ME, I HAVE TO USE SCOTCH TAPE AND PUT IT UNDER MY REGULAR PRESSER FOOT. IT WORKS WONDERS! LOL!

[@MaximusMatthews_123.]

Thankyou for your video it was inspiring cannot wait to make one you explain all this very well thankyou❤ x

[@nancygonzalez2855]

So beaautiful!

[@debinnashville2009]

Love the accessories.

[@jodydistefano5964]

Love your style and wowee, you do inspire! LOVE THESE AM A FAIRLY NEEW SEWEW, WILL BE TRYING THIS TY

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi Jody! We are sew glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AVBNOW23]

Thank you❤

[@katyhernandez4825]

Muy bonitas

[@terissaroberts2486]

Pat mentioned printed directions, where are they available? I bought the kit!

[@lorrainemcneil]

Bravo, Im a new sewer and struggling a little bit, but Wow Wow Wow, you did a great job of showing us how to make this bag. Im just blown away that its so beautiful and you made it look so simple. I do have one complaint. Now that you've got me all super excited to try this, I cant find this material/vinyl here in Australia, so I jumped over to your website, spent a good half hour selecting all the goodies to make it, and more (maybe 4 of them, ha ha), and was so disappointed when I couldnt check out because you dont ship to Australia!!! Im gutted. Is there any way I can get you to ship here? Pleeeeease. Either way, you did a great job and you've got a new subscriber here. Love your calm teaching, too. Thanks Pat, I think your amazing x

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi Lorraine, We are sew glad you enjoyed this video! We unfortunately do not ship to Australia, but we do hope you find the supplies you need to make a tote! Good luck and happy sewing!

[@lalitharatanyka1882]

❤❤❤❤

[@dianaramos8951]

Nicely done. I think I can do this. Can you put a lining in this bag? Thank you for this video.

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi Diana, this particular bag is not lined or interfaced because it was designed to be made up very quickly so we do not have instructions on lining it. You can always try experimenting and having fun with it to find a way to line it! Happy sewing!

[@favouredvictoriousbilliona6922]

Absolutely beautiful bags you make. I am contemplating trying Vinyl. Do you use Normal Thread and can you line and interface???

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi there! You can definitely use normal thread, and this particular bag is not lined or interfaced because it was designed to be made up very quickly so we do not have instructions on lining it. As for interfacing, the vinyl is thick enough to hold its shape pretty well. We hope this helps, and happy sewing!

[@wendyoconnor8727]

Pat, I did buy this from your shop. I was wondering if you have examples of what you do with these scaps? I saw some examples for the other vinyl and canvas bag. Since, this vinyl has this unique design I thought you might have some ideas?

[@laurakelley5070]

Do you have printed instructions?

[@sewwhat9387]

What did you say the name of the sticky tape is ? That a a great idea 😊

[@lees12kidz]

❤this bag! I went to your website and picked out the honey caramel vinyl, but I can’t tell if I should use a black patent or a dark brown for the bottom? Can’t tell I’d the honey caramel is shined or not. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated . What a great tip to use a Teflon foot🤯and the sticky tape! Mind is blown here in Michigan.

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi! We think a black OR brown bottom would look great with the Honey Caramel keys gator vinyl. The Honey Caramel vinyl is shiny.

[@lees12kidz]

@@sewingstudiofl so do I just enter Honey Caramel? Is there a pattern to it! I love the snake or eel look.

[@dianaramos8951]

Another question - can you use a regular sewing machine like Babylock Brilliant? Or do I need a special machine to sew vinyl. Please let me know. Thanks Pat

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi there! You can used your regular sewing machine to make this bag. We recommend a teflon foot and a Vinyl OR Denim needle. Happy sewing!

[@dak3845]

Enjoyed the detailed instructions. I could definitely do without the music though 😊

[@suzyq0926]

Very nice, what kind of thread do you use?

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi Suzy, any All Purpose thread is good to use!

[@user-sn8kn7xw4g]

Do you ever add a lining to this bag? If so is there a video showing how?

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi there, we do not add a lining to the bag and we do not have a tutorial for adding a lining.

[@jessicaeddy1673]

Can you use cork to make this bag

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi there! Yes you can definitely use cork to make this bag! Happy Sewing!

[@dajanaredzic2690]

Where do you buy vinyl?

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi Dajana! You can find everything to make these tote bags here: sewing.net/collections/easy-vinyl-tote-bag

[@wendyoconnor8727]

Pat. I should have finished your video. I just saw what I was looking for. Sorry. Ignore that last requast!

[@sewingstudiofl]

Hi there! We are glad you found what you needed. Using scraps for little pouches to go inside the tote bag is super fun and easy! Enjoy!

[@nancejack56]

Why no lining in bag? It seems the bag would last longer with a lining… just curious ❤️

[@sewingstudiofl]

We didn't include a lining because we wanted this bag to be quick & EASY to make for beginners or if you wanted a quick project. You can always add a lining if you want!