Tote Bag #2

            Tote Bag #2 . 

             New Year project is a tote bag.

This first version was posted on 20th May 2017, it bigger and heavier leather material.

Please view the previous post title Tote Bag #1.

This is a thicker material suitable for base of tote bag.

The base is of appropriate size 11 cm by 36 cm

Cut a side material

Punch hole

Before start stitching one end is
temporary hold in place

check the edge stitches

Work in progress . . . stay tune for more update, thank you.

Update on 2nd Jan 2019.

Face challenges in making this big project in term of size, complexity and first time approach on making tubular handle for tote bag.

👀  Please refer to YouTube url link -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cap5uE5Z__k

Making a tubular leather handle / leather craft tutorials
The leathercraft academy          Published on 17 Oct 2017
In this video I am showing you how to make a tubular leather handle entirely by hand.

Update on 5th Jan 2019.

 Was busy with other project, now have time to update this tote bag.

Without handle

Cut nylon rope to required length

Terminate end of rope

Glue rope to center of material

Close up view

Add reinforcement layer and
to cover end of rope

Slant punch hole 

Position handle to tote bag

Press edge with plastic smooth surface

Tips- One way to hold handle on table
edge with clamp

Draw straight line to assist
cutting 

Position the handle to table edge

Slowly cut off excess edge

Use divider to reference to edge

Pre punch hole on handle and top edge of bag.

Use awl to locate punch hole position.

Update on 17th March 2021.

Tips:- It easier to use awl tip to locate and align the punch hole for it to match between both layer.

Use of string to force the handle U shape from running off when stitching

Update on 17th March 2021

Tips:- Alternative is to temporary stitch both handle with clips or use sew thread to hold it in position.

Each way have the pro and con and depend on your preference.

There is no right or wrong way, as there are other method to achieve your project needs.

Close up view on stitching the handle to edge of tote bag

End of document 👴