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How can I use a fabric glue to make a tote bag?

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Find all of the necessary pieces for your tote and then simply replace sewing with gluing. Keep in mind that the glue may not hold up as long as sewing, especially if you are using it every day.

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Is it 14" width and 16" length?

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Yes, but you can adjust the measurement according to what you think you will use the bag for.

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Can I still make this if I don't own a sewing machine?

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Certainly! You can easily hand sew the tote. You can also use fabric glue on the seams instead. For more information on hand sewing, check out How to Sew .

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How do I seal the top of the bag? Should I use a zip or buttons or something else?

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You can use a zip. Sew it onto the bag, a 1" double stripe just below the first turn at the top, so that when the bag is unzipped, you have more room to get in and out of the bag.

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Can a tote bag be used as an everyday bag?

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Yes.

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How do I put a printable pattern on my tote bag?

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You can use hot glue or stitching to attach a printed fabric to the outside of your tote bag. I would recommend purchasing some printed fabric at a craft store or online.

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What types of needles and threads are stronger and easier to pierce through tough fabric?

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A jeans needle is a good choice for heavy cottons like denim or cotton canvas. If you have multiple layers of thick fabric to get through, you might go for a leather needle.

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Which fabric should I use if I want to make the bag durable enough to be used everyday?

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Jeans would work well or any tough fabric, just stay away from silk.

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Can I use tough fabrics like denim for this?

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Denim is acceptable and it’s a good choice if you want to use your bag every day.

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Can I use hot glue on a zipper?

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You can, but if you're not careful, you could hot glue the zipper shut. I advise against it.

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