{"id":37480,"date":"2022-05-14T14:02:53","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T18:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=37480"},"modified":"2022-05-14T14:02:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-14T18:02:58","slug":"make-round-tote-bag-using-cord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-round-tote-bag-using-cord\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Round Tote Bag Using Only Cord"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37523 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/stay-positive-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's another idea to use up some of that cord that you may have lying around. Recently on the website, we have been doing a couple of projects using cord, so you might have some left over. &nbsp;If you don't it's pretty inexpensive stuff and easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project is the round tote bag. &nbsp;It makes a good accessory for a quick trip to the store and a fantastic gift for a friend or family member. &nbsp;This project will make a great present for the upcoming holidays or a birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you remember, I previously made a couple of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/americana-series-table-mat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">place mats<\/a> for an auction using this technique, but I still have a lot of cord left over. &nbsp;This project is fun and very simple. &nbsp;All you need is a bit of patience and a couple of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dimensions of this round tote bag are 8&#8243; in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37511 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4953-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Material:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2vPYdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Polyester Thread <\/a>for upholstery<\/li><li>21 Yards of 1\/4&#8243;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2vtUwVj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Braided Nylon Cord<\/a><\/li><li>Extra 8 yards of cord for the straps if you're using this technique for cord handles.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2vxtpXJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plastic<\/a> or Wood handles<\/li><li>Pompoms or Tassels(Optional) &nbsp;See <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/three-ways-to-make-an-easy-tassel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Three Easy Ways to Make Tassels<\/a> here.)<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fChmVn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mod Podge<\/a>&nbsp;Sparkle-Scintiller-Destello (Optional)<\/li><li>Art brush (Optional)<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fBkqAX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glue E600 <\/a>(Optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37513 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4960-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lighter, match, or a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2vxesVx\" target=\"_blank\">torch<\/a><\/li><li>large hand sewing needle<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make a Round Tote Bag Using Only Cord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you saw my last tutorial on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/americana-series-table-mat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make a table mat using cord<\/a>, you will be familiar with how to join two cords and cover them with extended bias tape. In this round tote bag, I will be using the cord as it comes from the tube. &nbsp;I like the texture of it and I think at the end the bag is going to look as if I had knitted it. I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One: Making The Sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will need of course two sides to make the front and back so you will be doing this step twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am using approximately 6 yards and 10&#8243; to make each side of an 8 1\/4&#8243; mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-500x375.png\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37481 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-500x375.png\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Burn.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your lighter, match, or torch&nbsp;to seal the end of the cord to stop it from fraying. &nbsp;Do not allow it to burn so much as to turn black. &nbsp;This wouldn't look good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold about 1\/2&#8242; of the beginning of the cord clockwise and start making a circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-500x375.png\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37483 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-500x375.png\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2png.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a large size zigzag and start&nbsp;joining the sides of the rope together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37484 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4904-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue sewing until you have an 8 1\/4&#8243; circle in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37485 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4907-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need two sides. &nbsp;One for the back and one for the front of the corded tote bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37486 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4908-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Making The Gusset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut 11 strings of the cord 24&#8243; in length. &nbsp;This will give you a gusset of 2 1\/8&#8243; wide and 20 &#8221; in length. &nbsp;This means that the opening of the corded round tote bag will be roughly 5 1\/2&#8243; in length. &nbsp;Join them together using a zigzag stitch. &nbsp; Cut the ends off until the strip measures 21&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37487 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4912-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Burn the ends slightly to stop them from unraveling. &nbsp;Turn the ends 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-500x375.png\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37488 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-500x375.png\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a large needle and 4 strands of the polyester thread sew the edge down. Repeat on the other side of the gusset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37489 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4914-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: Sewing The Gusset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thread the needle with 4 strands of thread. &nbsp;Place the beginning of the gusset on top of the end of one of the sides or where cut off the cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37490 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4917-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37492 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4928-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a couple of stitches in the same spot and continue to sew using a running stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37495 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4930-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the other side on top and repeat the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37491 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4932-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37496 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4931-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four: Adding The Handles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut two strips of the cord 20&#8243; in length each. &nbsp;Fold the strips in half. &nbsp;Place them on the table side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37497 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4923-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the handle on the top of the strips about an inch from the top forming two loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37498 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4925-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pass the ends of the strips through the loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37500 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4926-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37501 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4927-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your zipper foot, sew the handle to the top of the round tote bag. &nbsp;Sew the strings at least 4 times using your sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37499 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4934-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five: Making The Strap (an option I'm not taking in the sample image)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an optional step if you want to make a strap to use the corded tote bag as a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/cross-body-bag-pattern-potm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cross body bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The straps are easier to sew if you sew them before you attach the gusset to the sides. &nbsp;It does not mean you can not add the straps as an after-thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut four strings of cord 2 yards in length and sew them using a zigzag as we have done before. \u00a0Apply glue to the middle of the gusset. \u00a0Align both ends of the strap at the center of the gusset and let the glue dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37503 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"round tote bag\" class=\"wp-image-37503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_4936-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the glue is dry sew the strap down using a needle and thread if you have already sewn the gusset to the body. &nbsp;You can use your sewing machine if the gusset is still not sewn which makes it a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have applied a thin coat of Mod Podge with a brush to add a bit more stiffness to the bag and some sparkles. &nbsp;All that remains now is to decorate the small corded tote bag, and yes it looks as if I had knitted it instead. &nbsp;Pompoms come to my mind or perhaps tassels. &nbsp;How would you like to decorate it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I am finishing this small corded tote bag, I have come up with another four ideas on how to use the rest of the rolls I have laying around. \u00a0I'll be sharing them with you in the weeks to come. \u00a0It is 5 am and I am jet-lagged from traveling. \u00a0I will force myself to sleep for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always keep your comments and ideas coming! I love to hear all of your opinions. Until Next time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode765Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s another idea to use up some of that cord that you may have lying around. Recently on the website, we have been doing a couple of projects using cord, so you might have some left over. &nbsp;If you don&#8217;t it&#8217;s pretty inexpensive stuff and easy to find. 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