{"id":7657,"date":"2013-11-21T17:19:41","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T06:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=7657"},"modified":"2020-01-18T19:22:09","modified_gmt":"2020-01-18T08:22:09","slug":"how-to-retro-apple-tote-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-retro-apple-tote-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Retro Apple Tote Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_7661\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7661\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7661 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-title.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a denim Apple Tote Bag, sewing steps and pattern included\" width=\"600\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-title.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-title-246x300.jpg 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This easy to make <strong>tote bag<\/strong> features an <strong>apple applique<\/strong> designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drawpilgrim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Draw Pilgrim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Previously I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-applique-template-free-printable\/\">templates for knee patches<\/a>, now I&#8217;ve enlarged it to decorate this practical tote bag.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been working my way through my Handmade Christmas gift list, and this bag is going to be for Emma&#8217;s Kindergarten teacher, which is really funny because I only just connected the giving your teacher an apple reference. It was meant to be.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve made the bag with boxed corners which are super easy to do with the method I&#8217;ve shown here.<\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Light weight denim fabric 24&#8243; (61cm) length x 36&#8243; (91cm) width<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/appliquetemplates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Applique template<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scrap fabric, red and green.<\/li>\n<li>Double sided fusible web (like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30xhzfB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Heat&#8217;n&#8217;Bond<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>General sewing supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Need Supplies?\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"6fd29ea725a2ced08ab5086cfea4b113\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B000XAMYXI,B000BS1UPU,B01HI3ZOG6,B07CHL955B\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Free Bag Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-spotty-gold-tote-bag\/\">Spotty Leather Tote Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-monster-tote-bag-from-an-old-cushion-cover\/\">Upcycled Monster Tote Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-retro-placemat-bag\/\">Retro Placemat Bag<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to:<\/h2>\n<h3>Cutting<\/h3>\n<p>1. Cut your fabric pieces. See cutting plan below. The handles are each half the length of the total width of the fabric, if you have wider fabric you can make your handles longer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7663 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cutting-plan-.jpg\" alt=\"tote bag pattern and measurement\" width=\"600\" height=\"1004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cutting-plan-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cutting-plan--179x300.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Applique<\/h3>\n<p>2. Enlarge the apple pattern to the size of an A4 sheet of paper and print the template pattern.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7658 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-steps-1.jpg\" alt=\"Applique apple pattern steps attaching to tote bag \" width=\"600\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-steps-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-steps-1-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Trace the apple and leaves onto the paper of your double sided fusible web. Iron onto fabric scraps as per product instructions, then cut out apple and leaf shapes.<\/p>\n<p>4. Iron on leaves and apple onto denim panel (position in top third of rectangle).<\/p>\n<p>5. Top stitch over applique with matching thread.<\/p>\n<h3>Assembling bag<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/sew-steps2.jpg\" alt=\"sew seams on the side of bag \" width=\"600\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/sew-steps2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/sew-steps2-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Fold the denim panel in half with right sides facing, sew seams down both sides. Use a serger (overlocker) if you have one to strengthen seams.<\/p>\n<h3>Making box corners<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7676 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/corners-steps1.jpg\" alt=\"how to make square corners on tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/corners-steps1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/corners-steps1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Fold corner flat with seam down the middle.<\/p>\n<p>8. Mark a line perpendicular to seam 2&#8243; from corner.<\/p>\n<p>9. Sew along line and trim excess fabric. Reinforce with serger or zig zag stitch.<\/p>\n<h3>Making and Attaching Bag Handles<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7664 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/handles-1.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" width=\"600\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/handles-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/handles-1-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. Fold bag handle pieces in half lengthwise, right sides facing.<\/p>\n<p>11. Sew seam down length then turn inside out and press.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7662 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/attach-handles1.jpg\" alt=\"How to attach bag handles on tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/attach-handles1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/attach-handles1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/attach-handles1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. With bag right side out, pin handles facing down to top edge of bag. Position centrally with about a 5&#8243; gap. Sew very close to edge to secure.<\/p>\n<p>13. Turn bag inside out, fold over twice as pictured, the first fold about 1\/4&#8243; and second fold about 2&#8243;. See <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-monster-tote-bag-from-an-old-cushion-cover\/\">Monster Tote bag tutorial<\/a> for extra details.<\/p>\n<p>14. Pin handles up.<\/p>\n<p>15. Top stitch handles in place, reinforce with a cross.<\/p>\n<p>All done! Looks super cute!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7659 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-finished.jpg\" alt=\"Cute apple retro tote bag denim \" width=\"600\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-finished.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-finished-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7666 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tote-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of red apple tote bag \" width=\"600\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tote-close-up.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tote-close-up-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7660 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-peg.jpg\" alt=\"Make a tote bag easy sewing steps with red apple applique\" width=\"600\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-peg.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/apple-tote-peg-229x300.jpg 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas, browse through <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/cintiagonzalez4\/docs\/mypoppet_s_handmade_christmas\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">My Poppet\u2019s Handmade Christmas Inspiration Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html#2264908\/5630647\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This easy to make tote bag features an apple applique designed by Draw Pilgrim. 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