DIY Fresh Flower Tote Bag

DIY Fresh Flower Tote Bag

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, handmade gift, this DIY fresh flower tote is a beautiful way to make an impression. Perfect for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or just because, this project combines fresh flowers with a reusable tote for a gift that’s as functional as it is eye-catching.

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Instructions:

Step 1: Print out your pattern and tape together. 


Step 2: Fold your outer and inside fabric in ½. Pin pattern on the fold. And cut out your pattern. 

Step 3: Fold your 4 inches x 36 inches fabric in ½ to 2 inches x 36 inches and open back up.  


Step 4: Adhere your fusible fleece to the center of the strip. 

Step 5: Fold edges inward and pin.  

Step 6: Sew both sides of the handle. 

Step 7: Lay your outer fabric out. Right side facing you. And pin your handles in place. Approx 5-6 inch from the right and left. 

Step 8: Lay your liner fabric on top and pin.  

Step 9: Sew along the edge where you pinned. Be mindful of where you pinned the handle. 


Step 10: Press your seam toward your liner and do a stitch approx. 1/8 from the edge. This will help keep that edge open. 

Step 11: Lay your piece open and then fold edge to edge. Then sew.

Step 12: Pull your pieces out to where the right side is on the outside and your liner is on the inside.  


Step 13: On the Smaller opening. Fold the outside toward the inside and the inside towards the outside at approx. ¼ inch. And sew those two together to finish off the bottom opening.  

Step 14: Use your iron to flatten out the top edge and stitch a top stitch around. 

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