{"id":43794,"date":"2020-05-17T07:35:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-17T11:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=43794"},"modified":"2020-05-16T19:31:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T23:31:46","slug":"carpet-tote-bag-unsual-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/carpet-tote-bag-unsual-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpet Tote Bag FREE Pattern &#8211; Making Bags From Unusual Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44149 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-98x150.jpg 98w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 736px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 736\/1128;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-98x150.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript>My carpet tote bag is the result of my never-ending desire to make bags with unusual materials.\u00a0 It's also, the result from impulse buying&#8230;\u00a0 I was looking for some materials that I could use instead of leather, and I was practicing my\u00a0usual\u00a0&#8220;whatever catches my\u00a0eye&#8221; technique.\u00a0 This is something\u00a0I do often, I tell the shop assistant &#8220;don't mind me, I will know what I want when I see it&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44121\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44121\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44121 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44121\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44121\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-design-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-44121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Then I spotted it among upholstery fabric.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Normally, I would go home and sit down to sketch out a few ideas, drape it in the dummy and settle for one design.\u00a0 Then I'd stick with it until it is done.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u00a0I have never worked with this material before and the point of this exercise is to come up with a bag that can be replicated in leather.<\/p>\n<p>The simple reason is that I still lack a bit of confidence to cut the leather and sew it.\u00a0 You get only one chance. That's\u00a0it!\u00a0 I'm sure many of you have felt like this at one time or another, anxious about cutting a beautiful fabric or piece of leather.<\/p>\n<p>What would be the best way to gain confidence?<\/p>\n<p>My answer is coming up with a few special projects that you can experiment with before diving into the leather.<\/p>\n<p>So here I present to you my carpet tote bag, YES! you read right, I am using a type of flooring.\u00a0 This carpet has a felt like-appearance and it does not ravel which makes it perfect for pretending it is leather.\u00a0 For those of you who are fond of recycling and have an old low pile carpet or mat, you might want to try and turn it into a few bags.<\/p>\n<p>It has a pocket in the outside which is nine inches wide and deep enough for an iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44122 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-150x100.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44122 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9384-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>It has the possibility of being worn as a crossbody messenger.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44123 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44123 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Untitled-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Or, as a handheld tote bag.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44125 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44125 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>WARNING:\u00a0 the following project is an experiment. I am playing with shape, proportion, material and finish.\u00a0 Consider this my muslin.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My source of inspiration was a trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oc9DXrzdJmu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Muttrah\u00a0Souq in Muscat, Oman<\/a> in 2016.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44132 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44132 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A8.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This carpet tote bag is wide enough to carry a large tablet or a laptop.\u00a0 It has a detachable pocket for your phone, wallet or sunglasses which is\u00a0<strong>not included on this tutorial but will be added on a later date.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Materials For Your Carpet Tote Bag<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>One yard of flooring material felted, cotton or wool, Scuba fabric, PVC, leather or vinyl<\/li>\n<li>Rayon thread or leather thread<\/li>\n<li>Glue for PVC or leather depending on what you are using<\/li>\n<li>One wide tape zipper\u00a0(1 3\/8&#8243; or 1.7cm) x 9&#8243; (23cm)<\/li>\n<li>Four rivets<\/li>\n<li>Two press snaps<\/li>\n<li>One and a half to two yards of silver or gold chain or make your own straps<\/li>\n<li>Two lobster claws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tools<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hammer<\/li>\n<li>Snap press tool<\/li>\n<li>Size 16 or <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/jeans_needle\" title=\"Amazon.com: Jean &amp;amp; Denim Machine Needles-Size 16\/100 5\/Pkg\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">jeans needle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/teflon_foot\" title=\"Amazon.com: Distinctive Non-Stick Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Snap-On Singer*, Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Elna and More!\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Teflon foot<\/a> (for sewing leather or vinyl)<\/li>\n<li>Zipper foot<\/li>\n<li>Walking foot (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Speedy Stitcher, industrial machine (optional) or a home sewing machine capable of sewing thick material.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rotary_cutter\" title=\"Amazon.com: Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter (195210-1001): Arts, Crafts &amp;amp; Sewing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Rotary cutter<\/a> with a small blade or craft knife<\/li>\n<li>Metal ruler<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/cutting_mat\" title=\"Amazon.com: ZERRO Double-Sided Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat Full A4( 12&amp;#39;&amp;#39;x 9&amp;#39;&amp;#39;) Best for Art Crafts Quilting Sewing Cutting (A4)\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Cutting mat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Tailor's chalk<\/a> or erasable ink pen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea_s4frec-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"48cb5f46c7b04d92413508deacd28e1a\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0049W6XRE,B009VL4VOA,B000B7M8WU,B003269B4K\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Recommended Fabrics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Vinyl<\/li>\n<li>Felt 2mm to 4mm felted flooring material<\/li>\n<li>Carpet<\/li>\n<li>Leather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pattern download<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mab-441618\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-44161 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"44161\" data-trackid=\"44161\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 736px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 736\/1128;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Carpet Tote Bag for FREE from our account on Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/carpet_tote_bag\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Pattern Layout<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44147 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44147 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/So-Sew-Easy.com_-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/h2>\n<h2>Printing Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>Use the latest version of <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adobe Reader<\/a>, this is the only program you will need and we are not asking you to download any other program nor pay for additional\u00a0programs.<\/p>\n<p>Print the pattern for the carpet tote bag on Actual Size and in a Landscape format.<\/p>\n<h2>Cutting Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>The pattern will only show you the front side of the carpet tote bag. To make the back of the tote all you need to do is to flip the pattern right side up to make a mirror image.\u00a0 The best procedure would be to use a chalk and trace the pattern directly onto the material and cut using a craft knife.<\/p>\n<p>You know you have done it well when the pattern looks like the picture below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43810 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43810 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/2-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Sewing Instructions For The Carpet Tote Bag<\/h2>\n<p>The tote bag is not lined, but there is a pocket and you cannot see the lining from the inside.<\/p>\n<p>There is a way to make pockets in unlined coats and trousers and we will be using this technique to make the outside pocket.<\/p>\n<p>The use of a walking foot is highly recommended if your machine cannot handle the thickness of the material you're using.<\/p>\n<p>I will try to use my speedy stitcher, as an exercise to teach myself to make straight stitches.<\/p>\n<p>We will start attaching the zipper and the inner pocket, then we will apply all the hardware and finally assemble the carpet tote bag.<\/p>\n<h2>Finished Measurements<\/h2>\n<p>Length 24&#8243; (61cm) x Width 14&#8243; (35.7cm)<\/p>\n<h2>Step One<\/h2>\n<p>Cut the rectangles using the pieces provided in the pattern.<\/p>\n<p>With the print material right side up, place the zipper with the head on the left side aligned with the top of the rectangle.\u00a0 Sew the zipper at 1\/4&#8243;.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43972 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43972 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7jpg.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The carpet material will be\u00a0facing right side up.\u00a0Place the lining fabric under the zipper and on top of the carpet material, sew at 1\/4&#8243;.\u00a0 Topstitch to lay the zipper flat and to avoid the lining getting cut on the zipper.<\/p>\n<p>Zigzag around the side and lower edges to prevent the lining from ravel.\u00a0 Use your serger if you have one.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43973 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43973 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Use double-sided tape or glue to place the zipper on the opening.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using glue, let the glue dry for about 20 minutes to avoid your needle getting a residue that will make your stitching uneven.<\/p>\n<p>Topstitch from one side to the top, then to the other side.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43991 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"249\" height=\"368\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7.jpg 249w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-101x150.jpg 101w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 249px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 249\/368;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43991 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"249\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7.jpg 249w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/7-101x150.jpg 101w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Open the zipper and topstitch the bottom part of the zipper.\u00a0 You will know it is right when you open the zipper you see the outer material and can insert your hand into the pocket.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43992 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"249\" height=\"368\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg.jpg 249w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg-101x150.jpg 101w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 249px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 249\/368;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"249\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg.jpg 249w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/8jpg-101x150.jpg 101w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44109 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-150x100.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44109 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9266-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Two<\/h2>\n<p>We are now going to attach all the necessary hardware. There are going to be two snaps above the zipper and four rivets to either side of the zipper.\u00a0 The rivets are to attach a strip of material that I will attach a removable strap and be able to make this carpet tote bag a crossbody messenger bag.\u00a0 There will be enough room to carry my laptop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44021 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"548\" height=\"344\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10.jpg 548w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-500x314.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 548px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 548\/344;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"548\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10.jpg 548w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-500x314.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/10-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Cut two rectangles 2.5&#8243; (6.4cm)\u00a0 X 1.5&#8243;(4cm).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44033 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44033 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Fold 3\/8&#8243;(1cm) and sew in the middle.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44034 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44034 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold the other 3\/8&#8243;(1cm) and sew in the middle.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44035 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44035 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Attach this strip of fabric with the rivets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44126 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-150x100.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44126 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9372-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Three<\/h2>\n<p>Apply glue to the handles and sew 1\/8&#8243; from the edge both in the outer and inner oval.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44128 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44128 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: I attempted to use my speedy stitcher\u00a0but found that my stitches were absolutely\u00a0ugly.\u00a0 So I ripped the stitches out and discovered these large holes that are hard to disguise and weakened the material.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44106 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-500x344.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3.jpg 655w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/344;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44106 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-500x344.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/m3.jpg 655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Both are problems I will encounter if I use leather, so how to fix this?\u00a0 My solution was to cut two handles and sew them at the same time which means I will have three layers to sew.\u00a0 Now for sure, my machine will never be able to handle this.<\/p>\n<p>Double side interfacing for patchwork could work wonders here, however, I do not have any at hand.<\/p>\n<h2>Step Four<\/h2>\n<p>Sew the gusset at 1\/8&#8243;.\u00a0 Use your pattern to find where to mark\/pin the center of the gusset.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44129 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44129 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A7.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>My material allows me to use pins but if you are using vinyl or leather this is not going to be possible, use quilting clips or cloth pins instead.<\/p>\n<p>The final step is to make the strap. Cut the material the length you require.\u00a0 Mark the middle of the strap. I did <strong>not<\/strong> do this and <strong>it was hard<\/strong> to get the side even.\u00a0 Use glue to bring the sides to the middle then sew the sides down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44133 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-150x100.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44133 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9325-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Thread the strap through the lobster claw, fold about an inch and attach a rivet to secure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44134 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-150x100.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44134 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9327-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44127 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-150x100.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44127 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/IMG_9373-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44140 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11.jpg 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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44140 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"carpet tote bag\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A11.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> I like working with the felted carpet material, it is strong enough to\u00a0hold the shape without the need of any reinforcement. However, without the use of an industrial machine, I doubt that a regular sewing machine can handle sewing two layers together. Use only the materials suggested at the beginning of the post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shape and Proportion:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>I am in love with both shape and proportion of this pattern but because of the size and print of the bag I would use it wearing a dress with no print or a monochromatic outfit.\u00a0 I would also add a couple of pockets and a removable zipper pouch as in <strong>this bag\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/rfid-shielded-handbag-gleam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RFID fabric<\/a>\u00a0made with and a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/a-visit-to-marimekko-printing-factory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marimekko print<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I found when wearing it across the body if my computer was inside, it felt like the strips held by the rivets could be moved about an inch lower.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0I am going to have to give myself an F on the finish.\u00a0 I found that my stitching using the speedy stitcher was very uneven and sometimes crooked. It is very difficult to make the stitches look more professional even though I used a hole puncher except on the straps. I still need to figure out how to make my stitches look good.\u00a0 Got any hints for me?<\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering what are the snaps for, that is where I will attach a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/small-crossbody-wallet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small crossbody wallet<\/a> that I will be able to remove and use somewhere else.<\/p>\n<p>Until next time! Happy sewing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My carpet tote bag is the result of my never-ending desire to make bags with unusual materials.\u00a0 It&#8217;s also, the result from impulse buying&#8230;\u00a0 I was looking for some materials that I could use instead of leather, and I was practicing my\u00a0usual\u00a0&#8220;whatever catches my\u00a0eye&#8221; technique.\u00a0 This is something\u00a0I do often, \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/carpet-tote-bag-unsual-materials\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":44149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[97,107,13262,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43794"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43794"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44143,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43794\/revisions\/44143"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}