Wholecloth Morris Tote Video Sewalong

The video sewalong for the Morris Tote sewing pattern is now available on the Wholecloth Patterns Youtube channel. These video sewing instructions cover every step of making both sizes of the Morris Tote quilted tote bag. You can use this tutorial to sew either the full sized or Mini Morris Totes, and you can easily add the extra features of the full sized Morris to the Mini. 

I'm calling the Morris Tote an advanced beginner sewing pattern, because of the precision needed to attach the binding, and the thickness of the quilted seams. Don't be daunted, it only takes a little practice to master these techniques. My goal with the video sewalong is to make sewing your own Morris accessible to very beginner sewists. I will demonstrate the most full proof way to attach the binding, and give you my tips for mastering bulky seams. (Spoiler alert: the only real trick is to sew slowly!)

The video instructions are available to everyone, but you'll need a copy of the sewing pattern to make the Morris Totes. The patterns are available separately, or in a discounted bundle.

Basic Sewing Skill Tutorials for Making the Morris Totes.

The Wholecloth Patterns Youtube channel is filling up with video tutorials for basic bag making skills. All of these are valuable skills for your sewing arsenal, and the perfect place to start if you're a beginner.  Here are the techniques we'll use when making the Morris Tote:

• How-to Make Your Own Straight Grain Binding 
• How-to install Heavy Duty Snap
• How-to Sew an Adjustable Bag Strap
• How-to Quilt Fabric for Bag Making

Fabrics & Supplies Used in the Morris Tote Sewalong.

Main & Backing Fabric: Light Weight Denim 

Quilt Batting: Warm and Natural Cotton Batting

Claw Clips: 1" Swivel Claw Clasps

Length Adjuster: 1" Triglide Slider

D-rings: 1/2" Metal D-ring

Snaps: Dritz 5/8" Heavy Duty Snaps (buy a kit with the installation tool if you don't already have one)

Watch the Morris Tote Sewalong Video.

Watch the full Morris Tote tutorial or hop around the video using the time stamps in the text below the video. Use them to rewatch the parts you need, and skip the parts you don't. Of course, please like and subscribe if you find the information helpful! 

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