Banner Tote Bag
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A simple and quick sewing project which recycles old banners into
attractive tote bags – can be used for all reasons and seasons!
and a sewing machine of course !
Materials List• Measuring Tape• Marking chalk/ Ink marker• Scissors• Cutter• Nylon thread• Ruler• Used banner• Bag strap
STEP - 1
• Take a rectangular piece of used banner.
• Mark and cut a piece measuring 35” x 16”.
STEP - 2
• Prepare a cardboard pattern ( 16.5” x 4.5”).
• This is for the sides of the bag.
Tip - The width of the bag can be adjusted at this step.For a wide bag, increase the length from 4.5”.
• Use this pattern to mark and cut two pieces from the banner.
STEP - 3
STEP - 4
• Fold the edge of shorter side of the piece.
• Make a second fold and stitch over it.
• Repeat this for the other piece.
Single Fold Double Fold
STEP - 5
• Double fold the edge of the big rectangular piece and stitch it.
• Start stitching the edges of the main piece to the sides, inside out.
STEP - 6
• Try to make the corners sharp, by rotating the sides with the needle point inside.
• Repeat this for the other side of the bag.
STEP - 7
• Now, invert the bag and it will look like this.
• Stitch over the edges to give it a better shape.
STEP - 8
• The length of the handles will be about 30” each.
• Mark the center and place the handles about 8” apart.
• Now, attach the handles on both sides. Stitch a rectangle with a cross inside to fasten the handle.
8”
The bag is ready!