Simple Lined Tote Bag - Free Pattern

I took this free Moda pattern for a simple bag and made it more durable and definitely more interesting. Enjoy!
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[@Tla81]

I love this way of having a lined bag. I hate loose linings!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

This turned into a beautiful tote bag. I love the print.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you!

[@pattiwobig8806]

Love that bag! Such happy fabrics. Thank you for walking us through the process.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

You are so welcome!

[@janahill9679]

I made that size for by nieces, and they loved them. Even the youngest one carries her all the time. Fits their change of clothes, books, etc. Beautiful job, and I learned some new techniques. Thank you.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

That is awesome!

[@sewnorth1039]

Sew cute! What a great idea for using up leftover panel pieces.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes! Thank you!

[@nerdasaurus01]

Thank you for the video, I need to make a Trick-or-Treat bag this weekend and I'll be using this pattern!

[@brendarainwater6049]

Good morning 😊 Thank you Sheri for sharing how to do this for us That's really cute, love your fabrics! I like the way you added the interfacing.. nice idea, I'll be using the idea as well now that I know how it worked out. 😊 Good job!!❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you!

[@scottydog6539]

Great lining for outside design.

[@sherryfaires7931]

I like the way your bag turned out! I don’t like flimsy bags either! I think your interfacing did the trick!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes! Thank you!

[@veraweeks8534]

Very pretty and great instructions! Nice gift idea!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks so much 😊

[@laurelleaf9336]

Good-looking bag. Great Job!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you!

[@shellydicey9454]

Very pretty bag.

[@deloresrast8543]

Great bag video!!! Thanks!!!

[@maryjaneellinger1783]

turned out really cute!

[@yvetteheartso3406]

Great bag. Easy and practical.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you! 😊

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

Hi Sheri. Thanks for this tutorial. Love the material you've chosen. I've made a few bags in the past... but mine were quite a bit bigger... with bating and quilted.. for a few groceries. Thanks for showing how to make a French seam. I never seem to remember to use picking shears... I will try and make a few bags like this just to use as a bag. Never seem to find any plastic bags. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great idea!

[@scottydog6539]

Very pretty bag

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you! 😊

[@veraweeks8534]

I like to add an inside pocket when I make them so you can add your keys and wallet.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

After I was completely finished, I thought of that 😄

[@robinsquiltbasket]

Love your bag! It’s so pretty!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you so much!!

[@ccreel64]

Cute tote! ❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you!

[@karenbrunette6314]

Love the fabric you used

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you!

[@lucilaflores4912]

Love it!

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thanks!!

[@catherinesofikitis179]

This is gorgeous❤️

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Thank you 😊

[@nettieg8103]

I feel like I say this a lot - but those panels are really cute! I have been making these style bags as well - they make great "gift boxes" for quilts. I picked up some kaffe FQ and got doubles - it makes a striking reusable shopping style bag like this. I relate 100% to the durability like you suggested. I've been backing my outer fabric with a layer of very thin batting (its a great way to use cutoffs) and decovile lite behind that - the decovile makes the cotton almost canvas weight and someone wouldn't need the batting (I just like the texture). Maybe my next one I will do interfacing like yours! I think the great thing about patterns like this is once you make one - its not bad to modify it to work with cuts you have - like your panels or my fat quarters with very little leftover - its a good stashbuster for FQ :)

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Great pointers!

[@Paulabee348]

I’d love to have a zipper on there, 🤔 I’ll have to think about it.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

I thought about adding a tab and button, I may still.

[@helenmorgan4003]

I feel as you lined the bag a french seam was totally unnecessary as there were no raw edges, love the way you finished the bottom corners.❤

[@lessonslearnt5966]

It was. It turned out quite quasi from the original pattern

[@helenmorgan4003]

Ps you care place handles in between lining.

[@lessonslearnt5966]

Yes I could’ve 😉