{"id":34878,"date":"2022-04-23T13:34:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T17:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=34878"},"modified":"2022-04-23T13:34:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T17:34:12","slug":"add-extra-pockets-tote-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/add-extra-pockets-tote-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Extra Pockets to Any Tote Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I love totes,\u00a0especially small ones. \u00a0They are easy to make and to carry because they limit the number of things you can put inside. \u00a0That makes it easier on your back and perfect for walking around.<\/p>\n

With a small tote, all the essentials are right at your fingertips for you and everyone else as well, unfortunately! \u00a0But, where do you put your money? \u00a0This is one of those sewing hacks<\/a> when you are not entirely satisfied with the number of pockets that your tote, handbag or backpack has and want to add more. \u00a0I'll show you how to add these secure inside pockets that are closed by a zipper to help keep what you want inside while stopping pickpockets and the like outside.<\/p>\n

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Personally, I try to limit the size of my bags, both because I am small and more importantly because I forget the lipstick I was caring somewhere at the bottom of my bigger bags, and the only way I remember it is when it is smeared all over everything else I was carrying in my “black hole”.<\/p>\n

To add extra pockets to a tote, all you have to do is make them and then sew them at the bottom of the tote. \u00a0You can also attach them with rivets which I'll show you as well.<\/p>\n

This technique is also useful when you have a ready-made tote.\u00a0 The size I will be showing you below is big enough to fit inside the small canvas tote bag<\/a>. \u00a0However, you can increase or decrease the measurements to fit your needs with any size tote or bag.<\/p>\n

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