Lined canvas tote bag

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the pieces

   Cut 2 outer and 2 lining pieces, each 15 x 17 in. Cut 2 straps of webbing at 24 in.

2. 

   2

   Sew the outer bag

   Pin the outer pieces right sides together. Sew the sides and bottom with a 1/2 in seam.

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   3

   Box the corners

   Pinch each bottom corner so the side seam lines up with the bottom seam. Sew straight across 2 in from the tip and trim.

4. 

   4

   Sew the lining

   Repeat with the lining, but leave a 5 in gap in the bottom seam for turning.

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   5

   Baste the straps

   Pin each strap's ends to the outer bag's top edge, 4 in in from each side seam, loops hanging down. Stitch them in place.

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   6

   Join bag and lining

   Slide the outer bag, right side out, into the lining, which stays inside out. Line up the top edges and sew all the way around.

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   7

   Turn it

   Pull everything out through the gap in the lining. Sew the gap closed and push the lining inside.

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   8

   Topstitch the top

   Press the top edge flat and stitch around it 1/4 in from the edge. Now it looks store-bought.