I love the Anastasia fabric with the burgundy fabric at the top. I will be buying some for totes for my relatives. Here is a tip I've used on a few totes I've made. Leave the opening for turning in the side seam of the lining. It's easier to finish and top stitch the top edge without trying to close a seam at the same time. The seam in the lining doesn't have any quilting to deal with and it's usually hidden when the bag is finished. Love your videos. You make the projects look so easy and they inspire me to tackle new techniques. Thank you.
I did it! What a fun project. I’m giving a quilt as a gift and I made this to put the rolled quilt into. It turned out great. Perfect for fat quarters.
I have made several of these and I add a pocket to the lining and I also like to add a snap for closure. Thank you for a great tutorial! Keep them coming!
I am a complete beginner and I have just made my first tote bag, following this tutorial. It was so easy to follow. Thank you so much! I am already planning my next one. x
That is awesome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and we have even more fun tutorials to try so go check them out! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby
Love all your fabrics, difficult to give a collection! Your fabrics are so classic and elegant, and playful. Thank you for all you do with teaching and your kits.
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. I am 78 years old and haven’t sewn in more than 25 years and never quilted. I got my old Bernina out to make masks for my family and friends and to donate. I found your site and used your patterns and the masks are beautiful. I even had customers who saw my family wearing them. It was great because it helped pay for the supplies. I had no idea of the cost of fabric or notions these days. I have Coats and Clark cotton thread with a manufacturers price on the label of 59 cents. Now I am ready to do my first quilting project. I am making the tote. You make it seem so very easy. My favorite set of fabric at this time is the coming soon design Hummingbird.Thanks for the opportunity to win the tote you made. Fingers crossed.
Sophie by Brenda Riddle Designs for Moda....LOVE! And this tutorial is on my To Do list, thank you for all of the awesome content you provide for all of us. Hugs and Please Be Well.
There's so many to choose from, but I really do like the Anastasia collection. I was never a fan of big flower prints, but this reached out and grabbed me! The burgundy just sets it off. Thanks Jen!
Thank you so much for your videos have helped me with the lock down in the United Kingdom by taking my mind off things and give me some great ideas for my own quilting and sawing thank you again
Very similar to my bags. I can't make them fast enough for family and friends! I do 2 sizes generally but this pattern is flexible and the sky is the limit
Thank you so much for your clear and concise instructions! I just finished one and love it! It is truly the right size for a tote. I did put some pockets in the lining. It’s a great idea for fat quarters as well. Your videos are wonderful! 👏🧵✂️❤️
Beautiful bag. I love this way of making bags because they can be made to be reversible. Such a clever idea! I first learned how to make bags this way, several years ago from your tutorials, Jennifer, before fat quarters were so popular. Thank you so much!
Gorgeous fabrics....they made my mouth water!!! Thanks for another great video, Jen. You make it look so very easy! I will be making this bag today! Thank you so much.
Cute tote bag. I love making tote bags. They are so handy for many things. I either leave an opening in the lining fabric or I do the drop in method for the lining. Great video Jen. 💕🧵🛍
Hi Jen what a lovey video and very refreshing seeing a video that isn't a kit, LOVE the material. The only thing I do differently is I leave a gap in the bottom of the lining and pull through from there. That way you don't see it at all as it is in the inside of your bag Thank you so much for sharing this video - LOVED IT.
I've been making bags for several years this way after watching Jennifer in earlier videos. Actually all the seams are hidden and no hand stitching in the clever way she does it. Isn't she a great teacher? 😊
Jen I do make bags but yours is easier than mine thankyou for sharing how you do yours. I’m going to make one with you directions and video it’s a beautiful bag
Using the 45 degree line on the side of the bag whilst doing your 3 inch measurement when boxing corners aids accuracy of the end product. I do this far more often since I started doing boxed corners
This is such a stunning collection!!! Thank you for this tutorial! I have ordered the fat quarter bundle to make this for my sister! This is probably my favorite collection, however, Folktale rates right up there with the Anastasia!!
Awesome video, and gorgeous fabric. You made it look so easy. I've never made a tote bag with a liner, but it wouldn't be difficult now that I have seen your video. Thanks so much.
This is a fantastic tutorial! I just made one using "The Office" gray printed fabric for the main and a black and white polka dot for the lining, handles, and top. I followed everything you did and the bag turned out great! I cant wait to try this with other fat quarters I have :^) Thanks again!
That is so funny, I got to watching to the point where she is sewing the top of the bag... I was going to write my thoughts and everyone else did too. When I learned that trick to making bags it was so much easier and more fun to sew bags when you leave or seam rip the side open so I could just sew all the way around the top of the bag. This process makes sewing a bag so much more fun. Good luck to all. Btw she is so much easier than others to sewing items together.
Very cute bag. If you leave a hole in the side of the lining to turn the bag, I think it would be easier to close the hole and no one can see the stitching to close the hole.
I ordered the fat quarters in the Seventh Heaven Aqua set, can’t wait to get started! This will be a tote for my granddaughter who is getting married in April!
You may want to try it this way once to see what you think. All the seams are hidden and and there is no hand stitching. You may find you really like it. It really is simple and quite clever! Aren't Jennifer's videos just wonderful? 😊
When the opening for turning is on the top of the bag, you can easily top stitch with your machine. If you stitch all the way around it becomes a design element of the bag and disguises the opening. I think if it was on the side, your stitching would be very noticeable unless you did it by hand.
I agree with leaving the opening at the top! With plastic bags being banned in my area recently and all stores having to charge customers to provide a paper bag, I have been making LOADS of totes for shopping. I started by leaving the opening in the bottom of the bag, then the side. It works fine, and its just a shopping bag, but once I started doing it the along the top, the top stitch closes it up AND it’s completely disguised! It’s a much cleaner look, imo. I am looking forward to making one of these totes. Love the fabrics you used! That Burgundy really does set it all off! Thanks for all the great tutorials!
I absolutely love the Anastasia fabric! The beautiful roses make me happy and keeps the feel of spring and summer through this cold rainy weather.
Yes I agree! Glad you like it! - Yajaira
I just love this tutorial. Jen you are such an inspiration and great help in teaching how to sew these fun projects. I so appreciate you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for your kind words. 💖 -Michelle
I love the Anastasia fabric with the burgundy fabric at the top. I will be buying some for totes for my relatives. Here is a tip I've used on a few totes I've made. Leave the opening for turning in the side seam of the lining. It's easier to finish and top stitch the top edge without trying to close a seam at the same time. The seam in the lining doesn't have any quilting to deal with and it's usually hidden when the bag is finished. Love your videos. You make the projects look so easy and they inspire me to tackle new techniques. Thank you.
Wow! That is such a helpful tip thank you! Our customers inspire us as well! Thank you for watching! - Yajaira
Love this tip Just found this tutorial skimming Shabby fabrics videos.. think your tip is great and will make sewing top of bag easier.
Looove the colors....burgundy is the best color ever. Thanks for a great tutorial
We're happy you enjoy it! Thank you very much for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
I did it! What a fun project. I’m giving a quilt as a gift and I made this to put the rolled quilt into. It turned out great. Perfect for fat quarters.
Yay! You did it! We'd love to see it it sounds beautiful! - Yajaira
Love the ‘Anastasia’ line of fabrics is beautiful and makes a wonderful tote.
Awesome choice! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
That is one beautiful bag. I will have to try it. I love your clear,concise tutorials. Thanks Jen.
Thank you, Donna. We're happy you enjoy this delightful project!! 🤗 -Michelle
I have made several of these and I add a pocket to the lining and I also like to add a snap for closure. Thank you for a great tutorial! Keep them coming!
What a great idea!! 💖 -Michelle
I am a complete beginner and I have just made my first tote bag, following this tutorial. It was so easy to follow. Thank you so much! I am already planning my next one. x
Wonderful!! Thanks sew much for watching!! 😍 😎 -Michelle
Very good tutorial. Beautiful fabrics. So rich looking.
Glad you like it! Thank you for watching! - Yajaira
the fabric for this adorable bag is stunning. Thankyou❤
We’re so glad you enjoyed this project! Thank you very much for watching. -Michelle
Thank you! Just finished my bag. Great project to push a beginner!!
That is great to hear! Happy that you had fun with this project and we can agree too! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby
I am a beginner sewer. And I love it. Made one today.
Yay! We're glad this project was successful for you. Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
I am new to sewing and found this tutorial so helpful and easy to follow! This is definitely my favourite project so far. Thank you Jen!
That is awesome! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and we have even more fun tutorials to try so go check them out! Thank you for your support and comment! - Abby
I enjoyed your method of teaching it was well explained and slow for us learners
Glad you enjoyed this project, Jenny! Thanks so much for watching. -Michelle
Beautiful & Jen, you make it look simple! Thank You 🙏 🎀🌹🌺💐
Hi Janet! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Always good instructions and encouragement
Thank you for the kind feedback. We're happy you enjoy this project! 💖 -Michelle
Love all your fabrics, difficult to give a collection! Your fabrics are so classic and elegant, and playful. Thank you for all you do with teaching and your kits.
Thank you for your kind words, Cindy! - Sophie
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. I am 78 years old and haven’t sewn in more than 25 years and never quilted. I got my old Bernina out to make masks for my family and friends and to donate. I found your site and used your patterns and the masks are beautiful. I even had customers who saw my family wearing them. It was great because it helped pay for the supplies. I had no idea of the cost of fabric or notions these days. I have Coats and Clark cotton thread with a manufacturers price on the label of 59 cents. Now I am ready to do my first quilting project. I am making the tote. You make it seem so very easy. My favorite set of fabric at this time is the coming soon design Hummingbird.Thanks for the opportunity to win the tote you made. Fingers crossed.
Hi Deanna! Thank you for sharing your lovely story! We can't wait to see all the beautiful things you create! - Sophie
TY!!! I have missed your tutorials SO much!!!!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
I love this bag and the Bali Batiks - Vino and vines.... so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! Great choice! - Yajaira
I'm loving the Anastasia collection! I'm thinking I need to pick that one up for sure!
Great choice! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Thanks Jen. If you leave the opening for turning on the side of the lining it'seasier to turn.
Thanks for your suggestion and happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! We appreciate your support and comment! - Abby
So cute!! Thank you for patiently showing us. I already have fabric and was looking for a special project for my new daughter-in-law. This is perfect.
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
This bag is so beautiful. Can’t wait to make one. Thanks for sharing your video with all of us. ❤ Love your channel, you are a great teacher.
Glad you like it! Thanks so much for watching! -Michelle
So much appreciate your videos, you made it very easy to understand.
Thank you for watching!! -Lindsey
Great video, I always get confused when adding the lining, this has shown me how to avoid that, thankyou x
Happy that this video has helped you and we appreciate your support! Thanks for your comment! - Abby
Sophie by Brenda Riddle Designs for Moda....LOVE! And this tutorial is on my To Do list, thank you for all of the awesome content you provide for all of us. Hugs and Please Be Well.
That's a great choice, Jennifer! Thank you for sharing and good luck in the giveaway! - Sophie
@@ShabbyFabrics thank you!
There's so many to choose from, but I really do like the Anastasia collection. I was never a fan of big flower prints, but this reached out and grabbed me! The burgundy just sets it off. Thanks Jen!
Same here! Anastasia is such a great collection. - Yajaira
Thank you so much for your videos have helped me with the lock down in the United Kingdom by taking my mind off things and give me some great ideas for my own quilting and sawing thank you again
Hi Steven! That's so great! Lockdown can be hard and keeping busy is very important! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Love the tote! You are a great teacher!!!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Beautiful tote! I absolutely love the fabric! It is so classy and elegant!
The Anastasia fabric collection is so beautiful! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Very cute. Will make one today.
Thank you for great instructions
Yay! We're glad you enjoyed this!! Thanks for watching!!! -Michelle
Very pretty bag. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Hi: I absolutely love the Anastasia collection. Very elegant!
Anastasia is a beautiful collection. - Yajaira
Very similar to my bags. I can't make them fast enough for family and friends! I do 2 sizes generally but this pattern is flexible and the sky is the limit
That is great to hear! I bet they are stunning! Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and thanks for your comment! - Abby
Thank you so much for your clear and concise instructions! I just finished one and love it! It is truly the right size for a tote. I did put some pockets in the lining. It’s a great idea for fat quarters as well. Your videos are wonderful! 👏🧵✂️❤️
Hello Sharon! I bet your tote turned out perfect! Glad you found this tutorial helpful and thank you for watching. - Yajaira
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I absolutely love your instructions they are so easy to follow. Thank you.
We're glad you enjoy this project!! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
My favorite is the batiks vino and vines collection! Thanks for the video, can’t wait to make a new tote!
Great choice! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Love the fabric, made a beautiful tote. Thank you!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Beautiful bag. I love this way of making bags because they can be made to be reversible. Such a clever idea! I first learned how to make bags this way, several years ago from your tutorials, Jennifer, before fat quarters were so popular. Thank you so much!
That’s awesome! We’d love to see it! - Yajaira
Great tutorial! I leave an opening in the side of the lining. Nice and neat finish that way.
Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing. -Michelle
Hi Shabby! I like the way the plant in the tote pic looks like it's IN the bag-- just like Mary Poppins' hat rack!
Great point! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Gorgeous fabrics....they made my mouth water!!! Thanks for another great video, Jen. You make it look so very easy! I will be making this bag today! Thank you so much.
We're very glad you like this fun project!! Thanks sew much for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Love these fabrics!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
I’m so excited! I love this and now it’s a must have. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial 🙂
Glad you liked it and thank you for watching! - Yajaira
Love this, absolutely stunning!!!!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
When drawing the lines for the quilting I drew them on the fusible fabric side then quilted from that side. Worked great.
That’s a wonderful tip! Thank you for sharing! - Yajaira
Lovely tote. I always leave an opening in the lining to turn the bag through.
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
That works best for me also.
Often done in the base
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I always leave opening in part I’m working when I finally remember. 😉
I do like hiding it in the top though.
Blessings of Home Favorite Fabric, Love your videos
Great choice! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Love the Clover heat resistant tool!
It's a keeper!! -Michelle
Cute tote bag. I love making tote bags. They are so handy for many things. I either leave an opening in the lining fabric or I do the drop in method for the lining. Great video Jen. 💕🧵🛍
Great tip! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
I love this Anastasia collection. It made a beautiful tote. I will be putting a pocket inside. Thanks
Awesome idea! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Hi Jen what a lovey video and very refreshing seeing a video that isn't a kit, LOVE the material. The only thing I do differently is I leave a gap in the bottom of the lining and pull through from there. That way you don't see it at all as it is in the inside of your bag Thank you so much for sharing this video - LOVED IT.
That's a great tip, Linda! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
I've been making bags for several years this way after watching Jennifer in earlier videos. Actually all the seams are hidden and no hand stitching in the clever way she does it. Isn't she a great teacher? 😊
Beautiful! Thank you for all your videos.
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
LOVE LOVE THIS!❤❤❤
Such a stunning and fun project! Happy that you love it and thanks for your comment! ❤️ - Abby
Love that fabric💖 Thanks for the tote pattern.
Thank you for watching! - Yajaira
I love this pattern! Very easy to make, and your tutorial is spot on!
We're glad you enjoyed this project. Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
So pretty! The burgundy looks like velvet on camera! I am so inspired by this! Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words! - Sophie
Love your tote! Thank you for sharing.
We're glad you enjoy this project! Thanks sew much for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Beautiful color combo.
Hi Mary! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Jen I do make bags but yours is easier than mine thankyou for sharing how you do yours. I’m going to make one with you directions and video it’s a beautiful bag
Thank you! We're glad this project has inspired you!! 💖 -Michelle
بہت پیارا۔
شکریہ ہمیں خوشی ہے کہ آپ کو یہ پسند ہے! 💖-Michelle
Beautifully! Thank you for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
Really cute tote bag!
Glad you like it! Thank you for watching! - Yajaira
Thanks for this free download. Enjoyed learning some new things and made a lovely tote.
Wonderful! Glad you had fun! - Yajaira
Very nice...thank you for the tutorial..😊
We're happy you enjoyed this tote project!! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
Using the 45 degree line on the side of the bag whilst doing your 3 inch measurement when boxing corners aids accuracy of the end product. I do this far more often since I started doing boxed corners
That's a wonderful tip! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Love the tote very pretty collection I also like Spring Breeze and many others can't,y really choose just one! Spring Breeze jumped out though!
Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
This is such a stunning collection!!! Thank you for this tutorial! I have ordered the fat quarter bundle to make this for my sister! This is probably my favorite collection, however, Folktale rates right up there with the Anastasia!!
Lovely choices, Beth! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
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Thanks for this simple tote. This is on my schedule do this tote.
We're glad you enjoyed this project!! -Michelle
Lovely fabric and tote.
Thank you! - Yajaira
I love the Bee Grateful Collection! Love the tote!
Great choice! Love it! - Yajaira
Love the fabric.
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Thank you much for the great tutorial. my bag turned out very well. very good directions!!
That's great to hear, Roena! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Lovely bag! Thank you!
Glad you like it! - Yajaira
Beautiful fabric!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Awesome video, and gorgeous fabric. You made it look so easy. I've never made a tote bag with a liner, but it wouldn't be difficult now that I have seen your video. Thanks so much.
You can do it! We'd love to see it once it is done. - Yajaira
Great video
Thank you! We're glad you enjoy this projec.t Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle
Awesome tote video!
Thank you for watching! -Lindsey
This would make a great crochet bag to carry your crochet in
Great idea! - Yajaira
This is a fantastic tutorial! I just made one using "The Office" gray printed fabric for the main and a black and white polka dot for the lining, handles, and top. I followed everything you did and the bag turned out great! I cant wait to try this with other fat quarters I have :^) Thanks again!
That's so great to hear and sounds beautiful! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Beautiful tote bag
Glad you like it! - Yajaira
That is so funny, I got to watching to the point where she is sewing the top of the bag... I was going to write my thoughts and everyone else did too. When I learned that trick to making bags it was so much easier and more fun to sew bags when you leave or seam rip the side open so I could just sew all the way around the top of the bag. This process makes sewing a bag so much more fun. Good luck to all.
Btw she is so much easier than others to sewing items together.
Thank you for the tip, Tammie! Happy sewing! - Sophie
Beautiful fabric
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Spring Song is my choice...it's bright and cheerful in these depressing times. I think it would make up lovely in whatever project was chosen.
Great choice, Jean! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Always love tote videos. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
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I love it... it would make a wonderful Bday gift for me ♥️
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Beautiful bag. Great tutorial
Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Such a beautiful tote bag! Wonderful tutorial showing each step. Thank you for sharing your pattern, also. Wishing you a blessed Christmas.
We're happy you enjoy this tote tutorial. Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle
Very cute bag. If you leave a hole in the side of the lining to turn the bag, I think it would be easier to close the hole and no one can see the stitching to close the hole.
Great suggestion! Thank you for sharing!! 💖 -Michelle
I ordered the fat quarters in the Seventh Heaven Aqua set, can’t wait to get started! This will be a tote for my granddaughter who is getting married in April!
That's lovely, Sandra! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
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Precioso diseño, hermosos colores. Gracias.
¡Nos alegra que lo haya disfrutado! ¡¡Gracias por ver!! -Michelle
So excited i made this. It came out great! Thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching, Rose! - Sophie
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Thank you for sharing ..
I would leave an opening along the one side of the lining. That would be a lot easier to sew closed at the end.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
You may want to try it this way once to see what you think. All the seams are hidden and and there is no hand stitching. You may find you really like it. It really is simple and quite clever! Aren't Jennifer's videos just wonderful? 😊
When the opening for turning is on the top of the bag, you can easily top stitch with your machine. If you stitch all the way around it becomes a design element of the bag and disguises the opening. I think if it was on the side, your stitching would be very noticeable unless you did it by hand.
Absolutely agree!
I agree with leaving the opening at the top! With plastic bags being banned in my area recently and all stores having to charge customers to provide a paper bag, I have been making LOADS of totes for shopping. I started by leaving the opening in the bottom of the bag, then the side. It works fine, and its just a shopping bag, but once I started doing it the along the top, the top stitch closes it up AND it’s completely disguised! It’s a much cleaner look, imo. I am looking forward to making one of these totes. Love the fabrics you used! That Burgundy really does set it all off! Thanks for all the great tutorials!
Beautiful 🌹
Thank you!! We're happy you enjoy it!! 😍 -Michelle
I love the Anastasia collection you’re using.
Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Hello denetta
This is just beautiful 😍❤
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Thank you sew much!! We sure are glad you enjoyed this project!! -Michelle
Love this video. Made my first one today and want to make more.
This project is so fun! Thank you for watching! - Sophie