Step-by-Step: Create a Gorgeous Quilted Tote Bag with Stunning Leather Details
Today I’m sharing a brand-new tutorial on how to assemble the big quilted tote bag. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your quilted panels into a sturdy everyday tote, this video walks you through the whole process from start to finish.
In the tutorial, I show you how to:
• Cut and sew boxed corners so the tote sits flat
• Assemble the drop-in lining (and why it doesn’t need quilting)
• Prep and finish the top edges of both the outer bag and lining
• Attach leather straps using double-sided tape and a leather needle
• Sew the outer bag together and line it up cleanly with the inside
• Topstitch the lining into place for a polished, professional finish
If you’ve never made a quilted bag before, this is a great place to start. It’s slow, clear, beginner-friendly, and filled with the little tips I use in all my Exshaw Quilts tote patterns.
You can find the pattern at axquilts.com, and I hope you enjoy sewing along with me in the video.
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I'm Kim, quilting and dyeing from an old cabin in the woods. This is where I share beginner-friendly tutorials, slow craft tips, and stories from a life stitched by hand. I hope you find something here that feels like home.
