Tuesday Tote Pattern - Beginner Friendly - from Knotted Threads Co.

This is a companion tutorial to the Tuesday Tote PDF sewing pattern.
The pattern is available for purchase on my website: knottedthreads... or Etsy: www.etsy.com/s...
This is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern, but also good for any skill level!
I am sewing on a Juki 1541 industrial, but it can easily be created on a domestic machine!
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Materials used:
-Portuguese cork (purchased wholesale)
-Cotton woven fabric from Zombie Bunny Fabric
-Woven interfacing from Sew Dulce Hardware & More
-Woven labels from moremeknow.com
-Custom cork labels from Warehouse Industries
-Waterproof canvas from Fabric Wholesale Direct
-Straps: Amazon
-Fusible Fleece: Walmart

[@kimberlysmith2688]

Thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial. It’s a simple tote but your attention to detail make all the difference in the world in how the bag lays, hangs, sits straight, and all that. Simply elegant and beautiful!

[@pattybumb3917]

I just now, February, 2024, found your video. What an excellent job you did with your instruction and tips. I always learn something new. Thank you for this!!!

[@cindysimoes2260]

THANKS so much for such an AWESOME TUTORIAL... especially enjoyed your helpful tips & tricks along the way! KUDOS to YOU! Job WELL DONE! Wish more people would make tutorials like this, it is so HELPFUL!!!

[@knottedthreadsco]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear! Admittedly, I don't watch many tutorials on here, so I just did my own thing. I'm glad it is helpful for you!

[@mylolamakes]

I love this tote bag! Thank you for this pattern and great tutorial!

[@quiquileroux7856]

So many great beginner pearls. Thank you!

[@stephparkes100]

Thank you so much for this. I am new to bagmaking so I have been watching a ton of videos on the subject and I would have to say this tutorial is by far the best! I have bought the pattern and will use it to make my very first bag :)

[@joannesenechal9082]

Made this tote and it was a fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much for a great pattern.

[@cindygrennier1150]

Thank you for the step by step tutorial!! I will be making these for Christmas presents!! You're an excellent teacher!

[@betsymegna6263]

Love your videos! You explain the instructions so well. Thank you!

[@knottedthreadsco]

Thank you so much! So glad to hear that!

[@michellegervais212]

I love this tutorial! I've used nylon webbing for other bags - and I take a lighter to the raw edges to melt them, and that helps seal it so it doesn't fray. Obviously that doesn't work for the cotton webbing, though!

[@lucylovesvintage.4105]

I enjoyed making this tote, perfectly written/tutorial for us newbies, I would like to learn how to add a recessed zipper to the top, have watched many tutorials and ended up totally confused 😂 I think you would make the process a lot easier to understand.

[@ODDwayne1]

You do among the best instructionals I've seen. Thank you. Perhaps you could use a little more lighting. But camera shots, audio, and instructions are excellent. I'll be back for more. 👍

[@kylieb4836]

I love your attention to detail…. This was the best tutorial for bags I’ve seen - I can really see this channel growing quickly ! Thanks for a great tutorial :)

[@jfryrn]

Excellent instructional video.. Thank You for sharing your creativity ❤

[@susanhoward6656]

Perfect tote! Thank you!

[@knottedthreadsco]

You're welcome, thank you!

[@CraftyReporter]

Glorious! 🔥🔥🔥

[@knottedthreadsco]

Thank you Amber!

[@Wrightn221]

Where would you add magnetic closures? Thanks for the tutorial. I bought the pattern.

[@MissSpiffyDesigns]

Awesome tutorial, but maybe it's my ADD. It was confusing for me when they are done at the same time. If you could do one first and then the other that would be great. Because I can then go back and forth ... but thank you!

[@leti3455]

Nice bag

[@sunseekerrs3087]

This is such a great tutorial! Thank you for this! I bought this pattern and am wondering if you have a pattern to show the way to add either an enclosed recessed zipper or a zipper across the top? Or both? I’d be more than happy to pay for the pattern if you did. I’m new at bagmaking and this pattern is so well done (and you are such a thorough instructor) that I’m sure a zipper tutorial by you would be too.

[@knottedthreadsco]

Thank you so much! I have an add-on pack for it that has a recessed zipper plus a ton more! It's called the Weekend Add-On pack 🥰

[@sunseekerrs3087]

@@knottedthreadsco oh wonderful! I will go buy it now! Thank you so much!

[@IN33IN44]

Could this pattern be made using quilting cotton and cork fabric?

[@epminer]

I loved your tutorial and can't wait to purchase and begin the pattern. What kind of industrial machine are you sewing on?

[@knottedthreadsco]

Apologies for just now seeing this, but I am using a Juki 1541 industrial

[@epminer]

@@knottedthreadsco Thanks so much for the detail!

[@lynetterhoads6284]

I wish I would’ve found your channel months ago!! Your attention to details are amazing & I love that you explain why you do them. What size thread do you use for your bag?

[@knottedthreadsco]

Thank you! I'm always happy to share the why with the how! It's very important to me as a technical sewist. I use Tex 45-70 on my industrial, and typically Mara 70 in my domestic.

[@lynetterhoads6284]

@@knottedthreadsco Thank you!! I’ve been using a Tex 70 on my industrial but sometimes it almost seems like too much so I think I’m going to try Tex 45 to see if I like that better.

[@hollybialczyk1323]

how do you iron WPC or cork/vinyl. Won't it melt

[@kriskiana9904]

Can’t wait to try this. I have a question about the bottom? How do you stop the tote from caving in on the bottom when carrying things? This is the problem I always have with bags.

[@lucylovesvintage.4105]

I used cork on my bottom/ sides I did away with the woven interfacing and added D-light, I used cotton woven on top/centre and added D-light. You could always add fleece to your lining if you want structure and squish.

[@knottedthreadsco]

You could always add a false bottom or change the interfacing as stated by Lucy. The pattern is meant to be an easy, simple, and inexpensive make for those who are new to sewing, so I didn't call for some of the more expensive interfacing for that reason, but I can see how you may want more structure. ☺️ I don't mind the structure as I have written it, as I tend to use this style of bag for something simple like a pool tote/trick or treat bag/grocery bag/random tote and I don't need a ton of structure, just durability.

[@heatherf3288]

Love this bag can you do a follow up video to add a zipper? I can't seem to get it right.

[@knottedthreadsco]

That's something I will consider for the future :)

[@cathronlogan6024]

If I use canvas instead of cotton woven, do you think I need the fleece? I’m not an expert, so deciding what to use and what to leave out is always a hard choice.

[@knottedthreadsco]

Fusible fleece just gives it that extra bit of structure. I make them all the time without it and I just use woven + woven interfacing. ☺️

[@tifaniprice3621]

I can’t wait to make some! Where did you get your sew in tags that you put in the liner? I love that style!

[@knottedthreadsco]

Thanks! All the supply links are in the description :)

[@tifaniprice3621]

@@knottedthreadsco oh, duh! Lol I didn’t even realize 🤣 do you have custom ones? Or just standard ones from their site?

[@knottedthreadsco]

Just standard ones! :)

[@micheledeanda4854]

what is it like working with cork? I associate cork with cork boards so this is very interesting.

[@knottedthreadsco]

I find it easier to sew than some vinyls, but I also learned how to sew bags with it, so I'm totally biased there. It has a wonderful texture and feel to it and doesn't get stuck to your presser foot, which is always a bonus. Unfortunately, it does have limitations with quality though, which is why I have been using it less and less. Though I still use it occasionally for sure.

[@betsymegna6263]

Just wondering what industrial machine are you using in this video?

[@knottedthreadsco]

Juki 1541

[@adelaidanilo3362]

For the lining, can I use any other woven fabric? Why is WPC used? Is it because of the structure it will give to the bag? Curious? Thank you

[@knottedthreadsco]

Structure and it eases a bit of prep work to make for a faster sew, It also introduces the material to someone who may be new to sewing. It isn't always something people learn about early on in bag-making, so I thought it was a good opportunity to include it. Lastly it's a preferred lining material for many, though my personal preference is always woven cause I have so many pretty ones!

[@adelaidanilo3362]

wow. Sounds great. Yes, I will use it so I know what it is, how it looks, how it feels. I am in the middle of this tote bag. Started working on it last night. Thank you@@knottedthreadsco

[@lyndanewf]

I have bought and printed out the pattern pieces. Cut out fabric for Option A but now realised I have not got any pattern pieces for the lining. Should I have or do I use measurements?

[@knottedthreadsco]

The lining pieces are definitely included! If you bought it after May 2023, then there is an assembly guide you can cross reference on the last page to be sure you assembled everything correctly. You're looking for Piece C, and it is broken up into 4 parts.

[@lyndanewf]

@@knottedthreadsco thank you. I have found them.

[@juneclarke3176]

Where do I get the measurements of the pattern please.

[@knottedthreadsco]

You have to purchase it ☺️ link is in the description

[@brookelanigan6166]

Are they 2" cut outs on bottom? Don't see it on the pattern.

[@knottedthreadsco]

Yes

[@Kera.S.]

💙😁

[@jacqualinedowler9722]

What size needles do you need to sew vinyl?? Thank you

[@knottedthreadsco]

I recommend a size 16 :)

[@bachirabbad4689]

Merci pour ces idées mais sa aurai été encore mieu si c était avec une poche a l interieur et une fermeture ou un bouton presse.merci.

[@knottedthreadsco]

Hello! Thank you! This pattern is meant to be simple and basic for a beginner at a low cost so it's a small investment of time and money. An add-on pack is coming soon which will include all sorts of interior, exterior, and other material choice changes to further enhance this pattern. A beginner can then decide whether or not they'd like those additional more advanced options by then choosing to purchase the add-on pack.

[@ModernPioneerHomesteader]

Where do you get your label?

[@knottedthreadsco]

These are from Wearhouse Industries on Etsy :)

[@migdaliaestrada]

One question... Can you put the subtitles of the tutorial in Spanish?

[@moomoo2781]

If you click on the rectangle with CC on it, it will say English subtitles, then click on the cog emblem next to it, a list of all the languages will come up, scroll to Spanish. Hope that helps. Google could also help.