How to sew an inset zipper on a tote bag

This kind of zipper closure looks tricky, but it's actually quite simple! Let me show you how easy it is to make a professional-looking tote bag with an inset zipper closure. A big thank you to @MamaProject for this technique:    • Recessed zipper tote bag tutorial | DIY to...  

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0:00 Intro
1:00 Preparation
2:00 Preparing the lining
2:40 Sewing the zipper
4:30 Side seams
5:20 Ends of zipper
6:18 Boxing corners
6:40 Preparing outer bag
8:00 Joining inner and outer bags
9:40 Turning the bag
10:20 Finish top edge
11:30 The finished bag!