This week we will be making our handles and assembling the bag. Are you excited to finish this up? I hope the end result of this bag leaves you wanting to make more!
HANDLES:
Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or covering some strapping with fabric? You have options and both are good. I am really loving all the webbing options I’ve seen shared. I have a few colors of finished cotton webbing in my shop if you need a quick option. The pattern covers instructions for both versions.
FABRIC COVERED STRAPPING:
Covering a polypro strapping with fabric is one of my favorite ways to add more variety to your bag. I love fabric so any way to incoporate just one more print excites me. If you are the same, this may be the technique for you. Using a Tube Turner for this isn’t required, but in my opinion is a GAME CHANGER when flipping tubes. The handles on this bag are made with one long piece, so it can be a pain to turn that tube with a safety pin.
BINDING:
I’ve always done my bindings the same way. I roll the fabric over, use some wonder clips and stitch down using my trusty stiletto. If you haven’t gotten a stiletto yet for your notion collection, I recommend THIS one. I also love these little Pinmoor stiletto protectors for storage.
Have you tried glue basting? I loved the way it kept my binding in place so nice and straight. You might want to give it a try. @penandpaperpatterns has some great glue tips to make this process even easier.
ATTACHING THE BIAS BINDING:
I know this is the trickiest part of the bag, so I made a Youtube Video just for you that contains all my tips for attaching the final binding.
SEW-ALONG PRIZES!
I am so excited to share about our Sew-along prizes! I did a little shopping and gathered some of my favorite things (Snacks, notions, etc!) that I wanted to share. These are all thingsI would carry/have carried in my All The Things Tote. Three lucky people will win a prize! I’ll be announcing ing the winners next Monday, so be sure to share your finished bag on IG using the #AllTheThingsToteSA hashtag to be entered for your chance to win.
One of my favorite things included in the bundle is this Wuvvy Bamboo blanket. I got one last fall and have loved it. It’s a great travel blanket and would be perfect in a Tote alongside some road trip snacks. It’s such a compact blanket with the cutest little drawstring bag. it’s also the softest most heavenly thing to wrap up in. So grateful to be giving away 3 amazing blankets! Check out Wuvvy Blankets here!
Comments (1)
Barbie on Mar 19, 2026
Would it be doable to sew the binding to the long edges of the main body of the tote before attacing the end panels? TIA!
Barbie on Mar 19, 2026
Would it be doable to sew the binding to the long edges of the main body of the tote before attacing the end panels? TIA!