How to Sew a Ruffle Tote Bag — Video Tutorial

I hope this step by step video tutorial can serve you well in your ruffle tote adventures. This tutorial is for a simple unlined tote bag with short handles.

Fabric dimensions:

  • Cut two 15” x 17” (main body)

  • Cut three 3” x 36” (ruffle)

  • Cut one 4” x 36” (handle)

Here are some photos of the process to get you inspired

Details

Fabric: Quilting cotton from the clearance aisle at Joanns.

Pattern: I used the nifty Tote Bag Calculator to help me quickly determine what size to cut the fabric for this tote.

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