Make the Utility Tote

Name: Make the Utility Tote
Brand: Sew Over It
SKU: DI_202_HettieDressWorkshop_00
Price: 30.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Type Online Class Online Class + A0 Printing

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Need extra help sewing your Utility Tote? We have a full Workshop on Stitch School, our online sewing classroom, to guide you through every step of the process. The class includes the PDF sewing pattern for the Utility Totes with lots of extra tips, tricks, and an added internal zipped pocket.

Easy to sew yet thoughtfully detailed, the Utility Tote is an elevated tote bag that goes far beyond a simple tote, without ever feeling complicated.

Spacious enough to fit a laptop, the bag is fully lined and features a flat bottom for structure. The large pocket on the outside is ideal for slipping in a paperback, notebook, or anything else you want to grab quickly. Inside, three small inner pockets keep essentials like your phone, keys, and purse safe and organised.

There is no hardware required for the Utility Tote, making this an approachable and stress-free make, while still delivering a bag that feels stylish and sturdy. It’s a fantastic beginner-friendly project for sewists who want to build confidence and learn useful bag-making skills fully captioned video lessons, illustrated instructions and additional downloadable resources.

Where can I find this class?

If you're a Stitch School subscriber or you've previously purchased this class then you can find it here.

Sewing Level

This class is for Absolute Beginner sewers and beyond.

Is there a pattern included in this online class?

Yes, this class includes the PDF Pattern for the Utility Tote. Choose the Online Class + A0 Printing option to receive a printed copy of the pattern pages in the post.

Or head to our A0 printing pages if you'd like to order more copies!

What will I learn?

how to sew the Utility Tote
what supplies you'll need for sewing a bag, and what fabrics to use
how to add an internal zipped pocket
how to create bag straps
how to deal with bulky seams
how to sew with bag fabrics
how to pin and sew around tight curves
how to attach a bag lining and outer
how to turn a bag through to the right side
how to create internal and external pockets

How long is the class?

This class consists of 15 video lessons, and in total it is just under 2 hours long.

How long will I have access to this class?

If you buy this class outright then you’ll have access to it forever. If you subscribe to Stitch School then you’ll have access to the class for as long as your subscription is active.

Should I buy this class or subscribe to Stitch School?

If you’d like to have access to the over 250 online classes and tutorials that are available on Stitch School for only £15 per month then it’s more cost effective to subscribe.

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