Beach Tote Bag – Sewing Project

We were supposed to be in Raining-Season here in Okinawa, Japan. But mother nature has been cranking up the heat instead. We already went to the beach a couple of times, and each time I got the bag ready for beach-fun-time I realized how ugly and small the bag actually was. Not long after I found myself looking for some fun fabrics to make a Beach Tote Bag – Sewing Project.

I also looked through numerous Beach Tote Bag – Sewing Project patterns, and one of the easiest struck out to me. All I did was add my own spin to personalize the tote bag.

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Beach Tote Bag – Sewing Project


Material needed:

  • 41″ x 22″ outside linen fabric
  • 41″ x 18.5″ inside linen fabric + extra for pockets 21.5″ x 6″
  • 41″ x 18.5″ Fusible fleece or web
  • 2m Twist Rope-Natural 12mm
  • 80″ Twist Rope-Natural 6-8mm
  • 8 Silver Metal Grommets 12mm
  • Sewing machine
  • Yarn
  • Iron
  • Ruller
  • Chalk pen
  • Scissor

SHOP THE SUPPLIES

Step 1.


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Measure and cut all pieces including the fusible fleece or web, whichever material you prefer to work with will work.

Step 2.


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  • Sew 1/4″ to 1/2″ along the edge of the outer linen fabric right side facing each other. Leave the top open.
  • On the bottom of the bag, draw a 3″ square to each corner and cut the square out.
  • Fold the opposite side of each corner together. Sew 1/4″ along the edge to close the openings on each side.

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Step 3.


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  • Adhere the fusible web to the back of the inside fabric as directed by the manufacturers instructions.
  • Sew the fabric and web/fleece facing pretty side each other (see image above), leave a 10″ opening at the bottom for later when we turn the bag over.
  • Mark a 3″ square to each corner and cut them out
  • Fold the opposite side of each corner together. Sew 1/4″ along the edge to close the openings on each side.

Step 4.


Beach Tote bag by OhEverythingHandmade - Sewing inside pockets

  • Cut two 10 3/4″ x 6″ strips for inside pockets *optional add fusible web or fleece
  • Sew them together right side facing each other, leave a 2″ opening so you can turn the fabric right side out once sewed together.
  • Cut the corners prior to turning the fabric right side out.
  • Iron the pockets and sew them onto the inner bag.

Step 5.


Beach Tote bag by OhEverythingHandmade - Sewing outer and inner bag together

  • With the outer bag facing the wrong side out, place the inner bag facing the right side out inside the outer bag (the web or fleece should be facing each other).
  • Sew 1/4″ along the edge of the top to connect the two separate bags
  • To turn the bag the right side out, pull the outer bag and the inside bag through the opening we left at the bottom of  the inner bag (see image above).

Step 6.


Beach Tote bag by OhEverythingHandmade - adding a trim

  • Sew the opening of the inner bag closed
  • Fold the outer bag toward the inside and sew together (see image above)
  • Add a twisted rope trim to personalize the beach tote bag

Step 7.


Beach Tote bag by OhEverythingHandmade - applying holes for the straps

  • To add openings for the handles, set a mark on 1″ and 4″ from the outer point (see the first image, above)
  • Cut 1/2″ holes and apply 12mm Grommets

Step 8.


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  • Once one side is complete, instead of measuring the other side lay the bag flat and mark the spot through the existing holes.
  • Once complete pull the twisted rope through and tie a knot at the end.

I hope you enjoyed my Beach Tote Bag – Sewing Project tutorial and will give it a try. I am so happy about how this beach tote bag turned out. It’s super roomy inside and all our towels, clothes and drinks fit in it. The best part about the bag is that once you pull the sides tight it sort of closes the bag.

Happy Mother’s Day and please feel free to share the tutorial with friends and family. xo Betty

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