Sewing a tote bag with pockets by Debbie Shore
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2017
- Zipped pocket, elasticated pocket and a zipped panel, this tote bag is so useful for work, baby, the gym or a weekend away! It's quite a long video but there are lots of sewing techniques for you to enjoy!
And congratulations to Ruth Bilbo Coates from Atlanta for winning the bag!
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WHY ARE THERE 258 DISLIKES ??? Debbie's videos are ALL FREE and this Lady gives us opportunities to learn at our own speed and rhyme. And mostly to ENJOY. Please dont be discouraged Debbie. I've been a big fan of you on CC and here on CZcams . Thanks Debbie for taking the time to make these videos and post it on CZcams. It's fun watching you and your furries. Thanks for making me smile. My daughter in law wanted a "largish" tote bag to carry her music sheets as well as my son's. They play in an orchestra and the books and music sheets they carry are worse than kids going to school. As each instrument has its music sheet they definitely need a big tote bag. Both play 3 different instruments each. Thanks Debbie for this video. My daughter in law found HER TOTE BAG. We watched your video together. She will have it on Friday. Thanks for sharing, caring and giving us the opportunity to LEARN and make eye catching sensational tote bags and backpacks. You are truly a blessing. THANKYOU 👍👍👍😘🍾🍾🍾
I just found this video while traipsing through the myre of bag videos. Honestly, I've learned more shortcuts in the 20 minutes I've been watching this video than I've learned in the last 6 months. Every other pattern I've found is so ... fiddly ... with the elastic pockets as well as the zippers. Debbie couldn't have made it easier. As a novice, I really appreciate her tutorial and, like you, I can't imagine why anyone would give this a "thumbs down".
Debbie is brilliant. Unfortunately, YT has a lot of resident trolls, especially wannabe sewists who are probably jealous of Debbie and all that she has achieved.
There are some disrespectful people around that like to cause mayhem, Debbie is my go to tutorials for all my bag needs, so easy to watch and so helpful and so easy on the eye, my mornings wouldn’t be the same without me watching another tutorial while eating my breakfast
Because everyone like to hide behind anonymity and be cruel. I pay zero attention, and I appreciate the lessons for our craft.
I agree, Debbie is a wonderful. I love her videos. How could anyone dislike such an excellent teacher? I’ve learned so much from her. Thank you Debbie for all the great tips and tricks!!
I'm a reasonable sewer - not great, not terrible - but the bag I made from this is absolutely perfect (that never happens to me) and I could not be more proud. All I did was follow step by step and the bag makes me look like I am a trained professional. My mother turns 80 tomorrow, is a committed traveller and I know she will go nuts for it (I made it in beautiful denim-weight vintage map of the world fabric, lined with unbleached canvas). Now to make her a little matching cosmetics bag to put inside...thank you SO MUCH Debbie and I will be sure to like and share wherever I can, and tell my followers how amazing you are XX
Debbie is very professional. I loved the way she did the zipper on the outside and the side pockets. I will definitely try these. Thank you.
I made my daughter this bag during lockdown, when he was born in April 2020. I loved it and made myself one. My grandson is now at nursery and I love the elasticated pockets on the side, which I use to carry hiswater bottle. I am going to make myself another one before he starts school in September. Thank you Debbie Shore for your sharing your brilliant tutorial! @debbieshore
4/20/23: Hi Debbie, it’s been a little over a year since I made my first bag which I indicated I would keep for myself, but I wound up giving it to my sister who loved it so much. Anyway, I thought it was time to make another and, in doing so, I found an easier way to do the lining and outside bag with respect to the base panel which can be time consuming (at least for me) trying to get it lined up correctly with starting at the ¼” mark before the corners as you demonstrated. What I did was to sew on the base panel first to the two outside panels. I then attached the sides, and it thereby leaves only the base panel to attach to the bottom sides straight across instead of having to go around each corner matching it up to (hopefully) get it right. (I had issues with it.) It would make it a lot easier, in my opinion, especially for beginners (and me!) doing it this way. Nevertheless, I hope you can visualize it, because it’s more simplified, and it works great! And now that I’ve got the zip panel down pat (remember I had problems with that last go round?), and now this new way of assembling the bag with the base panel, I could make a few more of these without intimidation. This one I made I got jazzy with it and added some hardware to it, so it looks really cool. Thanks again, Debbie, for introducing this project. I LOVE it! 😊
That method works well.
I tried making this bag last year and had a hard time with the bottom. It didn't come out quite right, a bit wonky, but it was for me. However, I attempted to do it your way on yesterday and I had no problem whatsoever, was easy as pie to do and it came out great! Thanks for the tip. It really helped. I am surprised that the creator didn't acknowledge your message cause it's a good one and we can all learn from each other for easier ways to do things. It is a nice bag.
That’s great! I struggled with the base too, will try this way for next one! @snookswalker2547 Debbie has said in her lives she isn’t able to answer all the comments in her videos because she has so many and this is one of her older ones, if that helps?
Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial! I just made the bag and I'm extremely happy. You rock, Debbie!!
One of the best tutorials I've ever seen! Thank you so much Debbie.
I made this bag and i am overjoyed by looking at it. Thank you very much . I will try all other bags.
I'm so glad I've found you. Thank you so much for these tutorials! You're so calm, polite and clear, different from the so many tutorials found on CZcams that just promise showing things but always leave details unexplained.
I made this bag out of outdoor fabric for a friend. It is gorgeous if I may say so myself. Thanks for the wonderfully clear and concise video tutorials.
I just made this Debbie!!! Thank goodness I can replay the video over and over again!!! You are a great teacher...thank you for sharing your talent and getting my creative side moving again!
Thanks Vicki, glad you liked it!
Hello again Debbie, I've just made that large tote bag and I'm so chuffed with the result, you explain everything so well and the fact I can stop and rewind if necessary. Thanks again for all your inspiration.
Oh I love this bag. You are always so thorough when you do a video, I really appreciate that! I love when your fur baby makes an appearance by the way! I am a nanny and I home school my own two teens! I'm always on the look out for consolidating the kiddos things when we are out and about. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us!
I love the size of the bag, the fabric and the ease of inserting the zippers in the front and the top, a winner all round, thank you, Jess
Love this tutorial I've just finished making this tote/diaper bag I added a ton of pockets inside and on the back pannel and it's perfect thank you so much for your easy to follow videos
I have made five of these bags (four gifts and one for me) and they have all turned out beautifully. I use the one I kept for myself every day. Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial!
Just finished my bag and came here to say THANK YOU for this amazing tutorial! Everything you did was explained in a way that I understood it right away and I'm so happy with how my bag turned out thanks to you
Dear Debbie! This is the fifth Debbie Shore craft I complete! I could not be happier! I have sewn two of the 60's aprons and given one as BD gift, the reversible purse - in a gorgeous fabric- the wallet, two simple lined cosmetic bags, and now this tote; which is also a gift for a good friend. I can follow your videos so well! Your voice soothes me which adds to the enjoyment. You are a household name with us; "I am sewing with Debbie today" I also purchased your book on purses and have eyed the bag with a twist to complete in grey and black silk. Loving it all!
I love making bags! I have made many for diaper bags, computer bags, purses and travel bags. I love this pattern and can't wait to try it. I am thinking of adding pockets to the inside. Thank you so much Debbie, I love your videos. You are a wonderful teacher
This is gorgeous and I love how much you smiled when you finished it. You should be so proud it's so beautifully made. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us xx
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So pretty and useful. You made it look easy- encouraged me to make one. I'd like to win your's. I love bags.
Hello from across the pond! Thank you for all your videos. It's because of your hard work and dedication that I am able to add zippered pockets to any bag I choose to make! Thanks again and Happy Sewing! ☺
I absolutely love this tote bag. I have made 4 so far and working on my fifth one. You are so good at explaining everything. Thank you so much Tammy
I have started to watch all of your sewing lessons, and you are a great teacher. I gave learned so much. T.hanks to you.
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. It is very helpful. I love the way you sew each step.
I just made this bag and I'm LOVING it! So easy to follow most of your directions, although sewing on the bottom panels was a little difficult as a beginner. I figured it out in the end. Thanks for the tip in overlapping the seams by 1/4 inch. Fit perfectly. Didn't do the elastic pockets because I don't need them. Thanks to you, I can add them to other bags later if I wish. You know, if you add a pocket or two, like an "invisible" pocket to the back and a couple of zipper pockets in the lining, it would make a great weekender! Of course, you could use it as that now, but I like zips and pockets to keep things organized.
I very highly recommend that folks try to make this one! Thanks so much for posting!
Going to give this bag a go this weekend. Debbie thank you for such a lovely gift of sharing your talents . 🦋🕊️🌞
This was a great sewing tutorial! You are a great teacher. I just made myself a bag, but learned some excellent tips from here
Hello! I love bags, and this one is perfect for carrying all my stuff.
Love your channel, too!
Debbie, I must say that all I've learn, learn from you. The way you explain is amazing. Thank you so much! ☺️☺️☺️
I made this bag this weekend, looks great and very clear instructions, thank you Debbie I appreciate you and youre a great teacher. I also get very excited when the project is nearly coming to an end, love your excitement too
I'm sorry I do not have a Facebook page and have an opportunity to join in on the drawing, but I will definitely be making one or more of these bags in the future! Thank you for posting this for us! :)
Hi Debbie, I just love all the bags u stitch and i have tried most of our projects but of course this one is just amazing and very useful. Really Thankful to share such a fabulous video.The way u show each and every step really make it easy for us to stitch. Thank You so much.
Ketki Mehta
What is the stiff u used for it
I love your tutorials and have made loads of the bags/crossbody/wallets/machine mat ect ...thank you Debbie Shore!
FAB Debbie...I made bullet point notes whilst watching your video. Now going to construct my own bag. I have purchased many of your books. So, now going to 'crack on!' Thankyou 🌞😊 xXx
Great video and well done, you make this so easy to understanding and very organizable, thank you so much for the sharing😊
Hello Debbie,
Your tote bag videos are awesome!! Just tried making the tote bag with pockets, it turned out well..thank u . Looking forward to learn more from u 😊
This has become my go-to for a diaper bag pattern. Everyone loves it. Thank you Debbie!❤
I love your sewing instructions. I will need to watch the video in segments so that I can do it right. Thank you Debbie.❤️🇨🇴
You are such a great teacher👍
I love your videos Debbie, always very clear instructions. Thank you.
YOU ARE SO CLEAVER! I always enjoy your sewing tutorials and your passion and easy going directions make me feel confident that I can make the project too! BRAVO ! Thanks
I know you have covered a lot of these techniques in other videos but to have them all in one is brilliant, thank you.
Always love your tutorials
my daughter saw this bag when i was watching the tutorial (watching as i find them very relaxing) she fell in love so an old denim skirt was sacrificed to the cause and it's such a hit her friends and my sister have asked for one! first bag i've ever made and def wouldn't have managed without the clear step by step walk through-think i may have worn out rewind!
Debbie, I just love your tutorials. I’m watching videos for projects I’ll probably never make, but this tutorial, this is pure gold. I made two of the bags this weekend! Thank you!
Great bag! It's a perfect knitting bag too! I love your teaching style, Debbie. I love watching your videos.
I've just made 2 of your tote bags and they are fantastic so this is next, but I see a lot of pieces. I might shout for help. I'm going to buy your books to save rewinding the video so much.
I was looking for an easy baby bag to make and I came across your video. I did try it out and it came out really nice for my first try
I enjoy making bags and have to say this is one of my favorites. Makes up beautifully! Thank you.
Thank-you Debbie! I just made this after seeing this video last week. On the outside I added a two compartment pocket on the blank side and a zipper pocket on the interior with a three compartment pocket on the opposite side. Thank-you for the great instructions.
I want to learn these zipper sewing, fold over, pull through, techniques. I think I need to watch this video 3-4 more times, then try to do it a couple times (practice). You make this look so easy! Well done. Great video. Thank you!!
Thanks David!
Debbie Shore Meeeeee tooooo!
I do love this for a Mommy to be I know! Thanks, Barbara
David House Sr. She does. I love pockets. Trying to figure out how to do the same thing on the inside.
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Never worry for taking to long us novice sewers need to watch.
I came upon your tutorials only today and I should say you are an awesome tutor👍 .You make zipper application,pocket making sound so easy with your lucid explanation for someone new to sewing . Hopefully I will be able to make some bags with good finishing . Thank you.
Thank you Debbie for another great tutorial! The zipper panels are always a bit of struggle for me but now I will master it thank's to you!
thank you, great tutorial will give it a go. I don't use Facebook but I'll make my own bag, to be honest I feel like I've already won :) thanks again
This is such a great bag!
Best demonstration of how to do a welted zipper I’ve ever seen. Great tutorial. Can’t wait to make this bag.
Thanks to your videos I now have the confidence to not only make a bag but sew a zip into something X thank you very much Debbie x
lovely bag just the pattern i have been looking for thank you
Thanks Debie lovely bags and lovely books I made bags from ur book half yard bags and purses very nice effort can u make honey comb basket
you are very fantástic teacher. I made a los of you projects be cause the y are very loved projects. Thanks for all your videos
Just finished my bag and I love it! Plus I learned a lot of new techniques I have never used before. This bag (I think) is going to be used as a camera bag. We'll see...it's just so pretty and I love it ! Thanks Debbie ~
It is October of 2018. So many videos out there and I just discovered you today. Your style of sewing and care you take in sewing for a tutorial is outstanding. Looking forward to making this lovely, bag.
I just discovered your channel! I'm new to sewing & have been looking for sewing videos! Great video!
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Thank you so much really enjoyed youth tutorial
hi, i love this bag, and i want to make this bag, thank you
Looking forward to doing this .... Thank you so much. I learned to make my first bag with a zipper from you about 4 years ago... I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you again.
I love Debbie Shore tutorials she is so clear and easy to listen to and follow...thank you wonderful team at Debbie Shore !!
This is a fabulous tutorial. Thanks for sharing your energy and talent. Great tote bag! :o)
Debbie I don't have a FB page and I don't know how to get on yours. So please consider me for your drawing of the bag! I got your book "Sewing Room Accessories" and I love it!
Hi Nancy, click here! facebook.com/debbieshoresewing/
Debbie Shore it won't let me do anything, it just keep asking for me to log on FB. All I know it that I truly love your tutorials, some I have watched over and over. Slowly but surely I getting your books, and I'll keep collecting until I get all of them. I'm going to try to open a FB. I'm tired of missing out. 😭 Love you bunches Debbie!🌹
I don't use Facebook either. I wish people would understand that not everyone wants to be on Facebook and take that into consideration when posting items.
Cindy McFarland I totally agree with you. I had a FB about a year ago and I wasn't on there very long!!! It was horrible, people cursing each other and the drama, WOW! I do wish that they would consider people that chooses not to be on there and give us a chance in winning stuff.
I love Facebook and have several private or secret pages with sewing sisters and brothers. No cursing. Just encouragement. Perhaps Cindy and Nancy didn't know about turning off notifications from folks you find objectionable. They won't know and it relieves you of hearing their rants. Enjoy your new tote bags!! Debbie is such a great teacher.
Love this bag, I’ve got your books and these tutorials just make it extra special thank you Debbie 👏
I made this yesterday as a new baby gift and was thrilled with the result as was the recipient. Thank you so much for teaching as clearly as you do. I will be making another as a Christmas gift.
Thank you so much! Finally the perfect work bag! My thermos, lunch and clipboard etc all fit inside, and I added a couple extra pockets for all my nurse "bits and bobs".
Debbie is absolutely awesome. I have been following a long time. She is very detailed and very professional... Thank you Debbie. ❤
I love watching your tutorials, you make everything so perfectly clear. I have made several of your zippered, lined tote bag that is red and white. I love that bag! I can't wait to make this new, larger tote, it will be a great bag for the beach! Thank you for patience in explaining everything so completely. I will be watching and learning from your tutorials for as long as I can. Thank you Debbie Shore, you are amazing.
Glad you're enjoying the videos Kathy!
I never mind sharing when the tutorials are done well. I love your videos, I learn every time I watch.
The best bags I’ve ever made are ones you’ve shown us how to do. I really appreciate the videos you make for us. x
Deborah your demonstration's are the best,you come across as a really nice person,thank you,you always make things as simple as possible,and when your learning that is very important keep up the good work we all love you,X
Just found this tutorial...just finished the bag! Am so happy with it. Thank you so much, absolutely brilliant tutorial!
Hi Debbie, I made this bag and it is just terrific. The size is great. Your tutorials are the best I have seen, easy to follow and understand. All the measurements are true. Well done Debbie, keep the tutorials coming I love them. Thank you.
Absolutely enjoy watching you create your projects. You explain well and make it look SO easy. Thank you again for a great bag.
A great bag, thank you for showing it to us. You demonstrate everything so clear .
I can't tell you how grateful I am that you snip all the thread bits off as you sew...it drives me CRAZY to watch others sew and leave all the threads hanging!!! Lovely tutorial and thanks for all your hard work making them!!!!!!!
This was the third thing I've ever really sewn and it was a success. So many skills learnt.
Im a beginner sewer. Thank you very much your videos. Ive learned a lot by watching you and i have completed quite a few pf of your bags. You are awesome 😘
I love making this bag. I just made one as a baby bag for a friend. Love your method for finishing the edges of the zipper. Much easier than folding over the raw edges. Like the way you do the pocket too. I have made 5 of these. I do a patch pocket outside and use my embroidery machine to make it really custom.
I think it's brilliant that, while sewing the zip, you realized it wasn't right and didn't edit out the redeaux. Everyone makes mistakes, or doesn't like something, and it has to be done over. Most videos don't show that, but you did! THANK YOU for being real. It helps a lot for those of us who are perfectionists and don't get it right the first time when the video is "perfect". Yes, I know there's editing, but when you watch a video and it's perfect, especially from someone who sews a lot, it causes us perfectionists to pucker a little. I've gotten over it because I've had to take out feet of stitching on projects, but knowing that a pro is willing and comfortable adjusting what they just did is not only refreshing, but real, and really, really helpful. You are now one of my fav YT contributors.
Hi! I’m an American living in Japan and am SO thrilled to find your website! All in English ! Love this and off to gather my materials. Thank you for the demonstration, lovely.
I just recently made a bag for my daughter in law and she loved it and just finished making a baby bag and it came out just terrific. Thank you!!!!
Excellent tutorial Debbie! Clear voice, no rushing and well explained!!!
This is so awesome of you to share this tutorial it’s beautiful. God bless you!
Oh I love this bag Debbie. I'm definitely going to make it! Thank you x
You are so good with your details. Makes it easy to follow. I like that I can keep replaying the video. Excellent job Debbie. Best video I’ve seen
Debbie shore your videos unlocked my burning passion for bags,now I just stare at a bag I like do some calculations and Bam!have gotten a nice professional bag.
love you Debbie your tutorials are well detailed and helpful
Thank you Akem!
I just finished your 3 piece clutch bag and it's very nice. I made mine a bit "thicker" with a bit of iron on stabelizer ( I trimmed it away from the edges), and I made my own fabric from left over jelly role strips. Then I also embellished it with fancy stitches and trims. I was a bit worried about the magnetic catch but it's perfect. I really loved your easy to follow video, 1 step at a time.
You have such a pleasing calm personality. It's fun watching your videos...I'm learning some good Technics, Thank you.
I’ve used several of your videos for guidance, and you’ve helped me a lot. You are so easy to follow because your instruction is so clear👍🏼😊. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial on this large zippered tote. Just finished mine and I love it. You are a great instructor. Following your directions are outstanding.
I also made this bag. Really pleased how easy it was to follow Debbie sewing it. I plan to make another one using Bosal interfacing.
You are the best in explaining the instructions step by step. I love the way you set the top panel zipper in place I will be making this bag starting tomorrow. I find the hardest is picking out the material.
Love the bag. I just made one for the first time in my life. I would give myself a C+. Love your tutorials. So easy to follow.
Debbie makes the best bags I am 92 and can follow are very well.i even buy her books on Amazon
Thank u debbie for taking the time to help us
I've watched this video many times! First as a real beginner, then to see how zippers go in, and today (two years later) I watched to learn how to put side panels into a bag. Debbie, you're terrific, are a good teacher, and have such a nice manner. Thank you!
Thanks Nancy!
I've been watching these tutorials during lockdown and they are absolutely brilliant. As a novice I really need step by step instructions, which these are but not in a condescending way. I am now a huge fan of Debbie Shore and agree with all the previous comments of the calm and warm way in which she presents. Thank you Debbie x
Thank you!