TOTE BAG Project

TOTE BAG PROJECT

This project is a square lined bag of woven cotton broadcloth with webbing handles. You will learn to sew seams with 1/2" seam allowances, turn a hem edge and top stitch or edge stitch that in place. There is a patch pocket which may be sewn to the front or lining.

SUPPLIES:

• 1 yard cotton muslin or woven fabric, Fabric type: 100% cotton in a woven broadcloth, twill or poplin.  You may buy 1/2 yard lengths of two contrasting fabrics a "Self" (outer fashion fabric) and "Lining" (inside fabric)
• 1 cone thread to match
• 4 feet of pre-woven webbing (1 1/3 yard)
• 1 yard fusible interfacing, medium to heavy weight (optional)

Please print out the following instruction sheet, read it, follow it while you are sewing, and put it in the "Tote Bag" section of your notebook.  The last page of this document is the evaluation sheet that will be turned in with your finished bag.

SAMPLES Project

SAMPLES
Samples are prepared to practice difficult or new techniques before applying that technique to a garment project. Samples will be sewn at different times throughout the semester. All will be turned in mounted on white paper, labeled and neatly arranged.

• Seam samples and Shaped samples that demonstrate sewing techniques 
• Grade includes the presentation of the assignments in a binder or notebook with computer labels, organization 
• Computer written instructions should be included, along with drawings or diagrams.

Supplies

• 1 yard plain cotton MUSLIN 
• Cone thread in a contrasting color
• Fabric shears
• Thread snips 

Presentation

• Use a pin to mount each sample on heavy white paper. 
• TYPE the sample name at the top of each page. 
• TYPE the directions for each sample on the page. 
• Include drawings where necessary. 
• Put the mounted sample in a clear plastic sheet protector. 
• Keep the samples, in order, in a 3 ring binder or envelope. 

Sample Checklist

• Seam Samples - using 8" on grain x 3" cross grain muslin rectangles
• Regular stitch length
• Baste stitch length
• Seam Allowances: Straight Stitch 
• Seam Techniques: Overlock
• Shaped Samples - using PCC shaped sample pattern pieces
• Closed Corners
• Closed Curves
• Ease
• Gathering
• Inside Corners
• Inside Curves
• Princess seam line
• Dart

Sample Instructions Document

• Download and print this document 
• Follow as you sew each sample 
• Keep in your binder at the front of the SAMPLES section 

Shaped Samples Patterns Document

• Download this document 
• Make sure that when you download this document that it opens up as an 81/2" x 11" document, then print. (Some computers shrink these files) 
• Pre-cut all patterns BEFORE lab session with paper shears 

Optional Title Pages Word Document

• Type your own title pages, or use this one if you have Word
• This document includes a sample cover page for your binder - change the names and information to work for you and your class section
• Mount each of your samples on the corresponding page as you complete them
• Place pages in order, back to back, and in sheet protectors in your 3-ring binder