Free Easy Sewing Tote Bag Pattern For Women

A fun way to show off favorite buttons, the front of this sewn bag features multiple buttons, hand sewn in place using various decorative techniques. Using Coats & Clark Jeans Topstitching Thread, each button is then framed by a grid of hand stitchwork. Handles and an inner lining make this a functional everyday bag. Learn machine sewing, hand sewing, sewing on buttons, topstitching, sewing lining, and attaching handles to complete this one-of-a-kind tote.

Material Notes

Don’t forget to pick up the finishing touches for your project! Take a look at the list of supplies you’ll need that aren’t included in your kit.

Kit doesn’t include:

• Coats & Clark® Jeans Thread, color 8145 Red Orange*
• Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® All-Purpose Thread, 0620 Slate
• ¾ yd (68.58cm) sport-weight fabric, 60" (152.40cm)
• 5/8 yd (57.15cm) cotton lining, 5/8 yd (57.15cm) single-sided fusible foam, 58" (147.32cm)
• (64) assorted buttons, up to 1¼" (3.18cm) diameter**
• Large-eye hand-sewing needle, Removable fabric marker