How to Sew a Mini Tote Bag - Trader Joe’s Mini Pastel Tote Dupe Tutorial

Today I'm going to show you how I made these mini totes that mimic the (now previously) viral Trader Joe's Pastel mini totes. 👜 These are a great beginner to intermediate project, as it's all straight seams, but there are some more complicated parts like boxing corners, and turning pieces. Happy sewing! 🪡

Reference Videos by @littletoh
   • PART 1 of making the Trader Joe's inspired...  
   • PART 2 of making the Trader Joe's inspired...  

MEASUREMENTS
Side Panels x2 - 14 x 9 (½ inch seam allowance sides, 1 inch seam allowance top)
Pockets x2 - 7 x 6.5 tall (½ inch seam allowance bottom, 1 inch seam allowance top)
Bottom Panel x1 - 14 x 8 (½ inch seam allowance all sides)
Straps x4 - 34 x 2 (¼ inch seam allowance both sides)
Lining x1 - 14 x 24 (½ inch seam allowance sides, 1 inch seam allowance top & bottom)

🔖 Chapters
00:00 intro
00:57 choosing fabric
02:03 cutting pattern pieces
03:10 pattern diagram
03:22 hemming pockets
03:51 stitching straps
05:02 turning straps
06:11 attaching straps
07:34 attaching bottom panel to side panels
09:05 stitching sides
09:39 boxing bottom corners
10:43 hemming top OR making lining
11:45 attaching lining to bag
12:22 turning bag
12:47 securing lining and outer fabric
13:19 finishing touches: pressing, topstitching, reinforcement
15:22 final bag
15:57 additional bag colors
16:33 do you know the original measurements?
16:47 outro

🎧 Music
Day One - Density & Time - YouTube Audio Library
Observer - Dyalla - YouTube Audio Library
Reasons - Anno Domini Beats - YouTube Audio Library
Pong the Atmosphere - Dan - YouTube Audio Library
Lost and Found - Jeremy Blake - YouTube Audio Library
Simple Step - Slenderbeats - YouTube Audio Library
Smooth and Cool - Nico Staf - YouTube Audio Library

💁‍♀️ Resources
How to Sew by Hand - 4 Basic Stitches for Beginners:    • How to Sew by Hand - 4 Basic Stitches for ...  
How to Use a Sewing Machine - Steps to Get Started Today:    • How to Use a Sewing Machine - Steps to Get...  
How to Sew, watch these in order to learn how to sew from scratch!    • How to Sew  

📸 Gear
Mic: DJI Mic 2 Dual Wireless Transmission System

🌐 Connect
Website: https://colleengolrick.com
Instagram:   / colleengolrick  
Twitter: https://www.x.com/ColleenGolrick

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