How Do I Make This Simple Tote?

[mathbishop]

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0175/5510/products/MarketToteEngTan_1024x1024.jpg?1654

The above link it for a really simple looking tote bag. Im just curios if anyone has any good recourses for a step by step guide to something like this.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

-MB

[Jason Austin]

Try this one. http://kingsxcustomleatherworks.blogspot.com/2013/02/no-more-plastic-bags-reusable-market-bag.html

[mathbishop]

The only thing that im really curious about (the bottom of the bag) the tutorial didnt really explain haha.

[mathbishop]

Ohhh, I think I can see what is going on, looks like its one large piece of leather and depending on the gusset size will reflect how big the base will be.

Thanks for the link!

[Tom]

You might look at this link http://blog.makezine.com/2013/01/02/diresta-tool-bag/

[Char]

You might already be working on it, since your post is 2 weeks old.. but here's (a really rough) example of what the shape should be for the bottom of that tote, as well as an example of another simple option. (It's pretty apparent I have no idea how to use my drawing software..lol)

That bag is made with 3 pieces, it's a really good bag to start with, and will look very impressive. Try to make a mock-up out of paper first.. I've found that no matter how much planning I do, I always miscalculate.

If you're still looking for a step-by-step, reply and I will send you a really basic one for a bag like that.

Good luck!

[mathbishop]

You might already be working on it, since your post is 2 weeks old.. but here's (a really rough) example of what the shape should be for the bottom of that tote, as well as an example of another simple option. (It's pretty apparent I have no idea how to use my drawing software..lol)

That bag is made with 3 pieces, it's a really good bag to start with, and will look very impressive. Try to make a mock-up out of paper first.. I've found that no matter how much planning I do, I always miscalculate.

If you're still looking for a step-by-step, reply and I will send you a really basic one for a bag like that.

Good luck!

Awesome! would love a step by step guide.

Thanks so much

[blue duck]

Hey MB~

Did you get this figured out? You have a nice post from Char. Did you get your directions? It is a basic t-bottom tote (see on the bottom pattern there, if you look at half of it there is a T shape) If you are still having trouble maybe we could help you, but looks like those pattern pieces are a great start.

Kat

[mathbishop]

I think my biggest question is whether I should be making the bag inside out or not... and then flipping it at the end.

Or is it just best to make it without flipping it at the end???

[blue duck]

What kind of look are you going for? Do you want your seam inside and hidden? Then sew it inside out and turn it when done. If you like the look of an exposed seam then just work on the outside and don't worry about it. How was that for wishy-washy, gave you both ways to do it.