How to Sew a Reversible Tote Bag
Add straps., Add a buttonhole and two buttons., Finished.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Add straps.
Cut two long, three-inch/7.5 centimeter (3.0 in) wide strips of fabric.
Iron a long strip of interfacing onto the wrong side of the fabric to add support.
With the right sides facing together, stitch each strip along the open edge, to form a tube.
Attach a safety pin to the end of a tube.
Pass the pin through the tube, while pulling the fabric right side out.
Tuck in a half-inch/1.2 centimeter (0.5 in) of fabric, at each end of a strap and stitch it together by hand.
Iron each strap flat.
Top-stitch along "both" outer edges of each strap to add support.
Attach the straps to the "inner" opening of the bag. , Place them at the center of the cuff to secure the opening.
Place a button on either side, at the same point on the cuff, to use when the bag is reversed. , Your reversible tote is now ready for use either way around. -
Step 2: Add a buttonhole and two buttons.
-
Step 3: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Cut two long, three-inch/7.5 centimeter (3.0 in) wide strips of fabric.
Iron a long strip of interfacing onto the wrong side of the fabric to add support.
With the right sides facing together, stitch each strip along the open edge, to form a tube.
Attach a safety pin to the end of a tube.
Pass the pin through the tube, while pulling the fabric right side out.
Tuck in a half-inch/1.2 centimeter (0.5 in) of fabric, at each end of a strap and stitch it together by hand.
Iron each strap flat.
Top-stitch along "both" outer edges of each strap to add support.
Attach the straps to the "inner" opening of the bag. , Place them at the center of the cuff to secure the opening.
Place a button on either side, at the same point on the cuff, to use when the bag is reversed. , Your reversible tote is now ready for use either way around.
About the Author
Douglas Hill
Writer and educator with a focus on practical cooking knowledge.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: