STEP 1 Cut the outer part of your tote bag according to the measurements for piece A. Then cut two smaller sections, to beused as a lining over theh andles, (piece B). Finally, cut two handles (piece C).
STEP 2 Fold piece A together, inside-out,so the height is 40cm. Then sew the two sides together according to the dotted line. Leave a 2cm seam allowance between the edge of the bag and the dotted line.Then fold down 2cm from the top edge of the bag and sew a seam for a smooth finish.
STEP 3 Sew the two lining sections together at either end, inside out and according to the dotted line. Leave a 2cm seam allowance. Fold down the bottom and top edges and sew according to the dotted lines.
STEP 4 Fold the handles (C) in half and then in half again, so the width becomes 2.5cm. Then sew along the dotted line.
STEP 5 With the bag still folded inside out, pin the handles (C) to the bag (A). Then pull the lining down over the top and sew the lining to the bag, over the handles and according to the dotted line. Be careful not to sew the two sides of the bag together.
STEP 6 Fold the lining flat on the inside. Turn the bag the right way out then stitch along the top. Voila, your tote bag is ready.