{"id":5930,"date":"2023-08-04T06:03:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T06:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/?p=5930"},"modified":"2023-09-12T12:52:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:52:52","slug":"how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make a Waterproof Outdoor Tote Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5936 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a waterproof tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Fabric_Requirements\" title=\"Fabric Requirements\">Fabric Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_1\" title=\"Step 1\">Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_2\" title=\"Step 2\">Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_3\" title=\"Step 3\">Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_4\" title=\"Step 4\">Step 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_5\" title=\"Step 5\">Step 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_6\" title=\"Step 6\">Step 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_7\" title=\"Step 7\">Step 7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_8\" title=\"Step 8\">Step 8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_9\" title=\"Step 9\">Step 9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_10\" title=\"Step 10\">Step 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_11\" title=\"Step 11\">Step 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_12\" title=\"Step 12\">Step 12<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_13\" title=\"Step 13\">Step 13<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_14\" title=\"Step 14\">Step 14<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_15\" title=\"Step 15\">Step 15<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_16\" title=\"Step 16\">Step 16<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Step_17\" title=\"Step 17\">Step 17<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#All_done\" title=\"All done!\">All done!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-outdoor-tote-bag\/#Water_Repellent_Printed_Outdoor_Upholstery_Fabric_%E2%80%93_Abstract_Floral\" title=\"Water Repellent Printed Outdoor Upholstery Fabric &#8211; Abstract Floral\">Water Repellent Printed Outdoor Upholstery Fabric &#8211; Abstract Floral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hello! My name\u2019s Camilla, also known as @she_sew_fabulous over on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog post, I will guide you on how to make a waterproof outdoor tote bag using this lovely water repellent printed outdoor upholstery fabric from UK Fabrics Online.<\/p>\n<p>I went for the \u2018dandelion flowers autumn\u2019 colourway, but there are four different ones to choose from, each one lovely, cheerful and summery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5938 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a waterproof tote bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_a_Waterproof_Outdoor_Tote_Bag\"><\/span>How To Make a Waterproof Outdoor Tote Bag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see from my pictures that UK Fabrics Online kindly sent me two lining fabrics.<\/p>\n<p>I hadn\u2019t made my mind up at this point, but ended up going with the darker one as it was a little more purple, which is my favourite colour. Either one would have looked lovely with the outer fabric.<\/p>\n<p>The beauty of a tote bag pattern is that you can very easily change the size, depending on what works for you (see some customisation ideas at the end of the tutorial).<\/p>\n<p>I wanted a bag that would be good for running errands \/ light shopping, but not something that was so big that I\u2019d inevitably overfill it and make it too heavy to carry (a common problem with me and bags!).<\/p>\n<p>The finished piece will have the approximate dimensions of 13 x 15 inches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabric_Requirements\"><\/span>Fabric Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In order to replicate this pattern yourself, you will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1m outer fabric (I used <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-abstract-floral\">Water Repellent Printed Outdoor Fabric &#8211; Abstract Floral<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>1m lining fabric (I recommend something lightweight, like cotton poplin).<br \/>\n<em><em>Please note, it is possible to make this using \u00bd metre of each fabric, providing there is no directional print \/ pattern matching to take into consideration.<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Chalk \/ fabric pen for marking.<\/li>\n<li>Fabric scissors \/ rotary cutter.<\/li>\n<li>Matching thread.<\/li>\n<li>Clips \/ pins (<em>I recommend clips as much as possible to minimise the number of holes you make<\/em> &#8211; too many may affect the water repellent nature of the fabric).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5944 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-19-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-19-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-19.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To get started, you will need to cut the following pieces, from both lining and outer (i.e. you need exactly the same amount of pieces in both fabrics) :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 x rectangles 15 x 17 inches(main body of bag)<\/li>\n<li>2 x rectangles 2 x 22 inches(straps)<\/li>\n<li>2 x rectangles 2 x 9 inches (pockets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5949\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5948\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once all your pieces are cut out, begin by getting your 4 x pocket pieces and attach lining to outer, right sides together.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5954 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-20-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-20-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-20.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Leaving the top open, sew the pieces the rest of the way around using a \u215c inch seam allowance. Snip the corners to allow a nice, crisp point when you turn them the right way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5955 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-21-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-21-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-21.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span>Step 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Turn the pocket pieces the right way up and poke out the corners so that they\u2019re as pointed as you can manage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5956 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-22-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-22-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-22.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5\"><\/span>Step 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, fold over the unsewn top by half an inch towards the lining of the fabric and stitch down. This will become the top of your pocket and the interior won\u2019t show from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5957 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-23-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-23-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-23.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6\"><\/span>Step 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next step is to attach the pocket pieces to the lining fabric, one on each side. In order to do this neatly, you first need to find the centre of the main lining piece, which is done by folding the fabric in half lengthways and marking the centre.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5960 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-24-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-24-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-24.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7\"><\/span>Step 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You then measure 4 inches down from the centre and make another mark. This denotes where the centre of your pocket top will be placed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5963 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-26-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-26-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-26.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8\"><\/span>Step 8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Find the centre of your pocket the same way (by folding in half and marking) then align this centre with the mark you made 4 inches from the top of the lining.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5962 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-25-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-25-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-25.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9\"><\/span>Step 9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, you need to attach the pocket to the lining before you sew. This is the only step I\u2019ve used pins for. Attach the pocket and then sew from one top corner to the other, leaving the top open, aligning the presser foot with the edge of the pocket, so that you get as close to the edge as you can. Repeat for the second pocket<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5964 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-27-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-27-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-27.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_10\"><\/span>Step 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Put the lining \/ pocket pieces to one side for now and turn your attention to your straps, which you want to sew right sides together (lining + outer) down the long edge. In order to make turning out easier, you need to leave a 2 inch gap in the centre of each strap. Use a \u215c inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5965 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-1-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"404\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-1-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-1.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5966 \" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-1-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-1-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-1.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_11\"><\/span>Step 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once sewn, you have the harrowing task of turning the straps out, which remains one of my least favourite sewing tasks. Once done, what always feels like hours later, you then need to top stitch all the way down the long sides, closing the gaps you left for turning. I find it easiest to clamp the strap under the presser foot and stretch slightly to tuck the fabric in and clip into place. You want to sew once again by running the presser foot down the edge of the strap. Repeat for the second strap.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5969 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-2-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-2-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-2-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-2-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-2-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-2.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5970 \" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-2-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-2-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-2-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-2-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-2-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-2.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_12\"><\/span>Step 12<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Set the straps to one side and turn your attention to the main body of the bag. In order to get nice, squared off corners at the base, you need to snip a 2 inch square off each bottom corner. The easiest way of doing this, is to clip the fabrics together and then measure and cut out the 2 inch square. This process needs to be done on both lining and outer fabrics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5971 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-3-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-3-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-3-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-3-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-3-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-3.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5973 \" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-28-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-28-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-28-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-28-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-28-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-28.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_13\"><\/span>Step 13<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve snipped out the corners, you want to sew all the way down the long edge to the squared off corner and then along the bottom with a \u215d inch seam allowance. You will need to leave a 2 inch gap along the short edge of the lining in order to turn your bag out once lining and outer are attached. Please note, as you will see from my picture, I forgot to do this here, so I left my gap when attaching the lining and outer piece later. This is personal preference and both methods work well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5972 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-3-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-3-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-3-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-3-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-3-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-3.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_14\"><\/span>Step 14<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the lining and outer shell are attached, you then want to sew the corners. This is done by putting your fingers into the corners you cut out and pulling them apart, to realign the unsewed edges. Once you\u2019ve correctly positioned them, sew together using a \u215d inch seam allowance (this part makes sense once you have the bag in front of you &#8211; trust me!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5974\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-4-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-4-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-4-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-4-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-4-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-4.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5975\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-4-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-4-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-4-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-4-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-4-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-4.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_15\"><\/span>Step 15<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After you finish the corners, you then have the job of attaching the outer to the inner, with the straps sandwiched in between.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of important things to note here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will need to ensure that the straps aren\u2019t twisted when attaching.<\/li>\n<li>The unsewn ends of the straps need to be lining up with the top edge of the bag.<\/li>\n<li>In order to ensure the straps are attached in the right place, line them up with the pocket edges.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s personal preference at this point whether you want the lining or the outer fabric on show on the outside. I\u2019ve done both in the past as sometimes it\u2019s nice to have the lining on show here, especially if you\u2019ve used decorative fabric. Attaching the straps as I have here will place the lining on the outside. If you prefer the opposite, attach the other way around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5978 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-29-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-29-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-29-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-29-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-29-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-29.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_16\"><\/span>Step 16<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The lining and the outer need to be attached right sides together.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this, I turn the lining right side out and leave the outer wrong side out.<\/p>\n<p>I drop the lining into the outer and then clip \/ pin the fabrics right sides together. When attaching, you should not be able to see the straps : they need to remain sandwiched between the lining and outer in order to be visible \/ usable once you turn everything the right way up.<\/p>\n<p>If you didn\u2019t leave a gap in the bottom for turning, you will need to leave one here. I left a 2 inch gap between the handles on one side. Sew together using a \u215d inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5980 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/24-2048x1542.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_17\"><\/span>Step 17<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Turn everything the right way up using the gap you left in either the top or bottom of the bag.<\/p>\n<p>Use this opportunity to stick your hand through the hole and check you\u2019re happy with the corners on the lining and the outer, as this will be your last opportunity to fix them \/ ensure they\u2019re properly turned out before you sew everything together.<\/p>\n<p>If you left your hole at the bottom of the lining, sew it up now. You then need to add a final topstitch all the way around the top of the bag, to hold the lining in place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5981 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-31-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-31-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-31-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-31-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-31-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Untitled-design-31.jpg 2040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_done\"><\/span>All done!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And there you have it&#8230;One completed water repellent tote bag!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6002 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-5-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-5-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2-5.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6003 size-medium\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-2-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-2-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-2.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding: 10px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6001 size-medium\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-5-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-5-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1-5.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a relatively simple pattern to construct, but there are lots of ways of customising it, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Varying the size of the outer pieces for bigger \/ smaller totes.<\/li>\n<li>Adding press on \/ magnetic snaps \/ zips on the pocket pieces or top to add a fastening to your bag.<\/li>\n<li>Omitting the pockets and using two similar weight fabrics with French seams to make the bag reversible.<\/li>\n<li>Omitting the squared off corners to make a straight tote bag.<\/li>\n<li>Adding pocket flaps.<\/li>\n<li>Adding wadding to make the bag puffier.<\/li>\n<li>Adding interfacing to make the handles \/ body of the bag more rigid (always attach the interfacing to the lining as ironing water repellent fabric may damage it).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"page-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Repellent_Printed_Outdoor_Upholstery_Fabric_%E2%80%93_Abstract_Floral\"><\/span><span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Water Repellent Printed Outdoor Upholstery Fabric &#8211; Abstract Floral<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-row\">\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-abstract-floral\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/15.jpg\" alt=\"Product 5\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-abstract-floral\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Blooming Flowers &#8211; Multi<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-abstract-floral\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/16.jpg\" alt=\"Product 2\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-abstract-floral\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Dandelion Flowers &#8211; Autumn<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-abstract-floral\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/17.jpg\" alt=\"Product 3\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-abstract-floral\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Petals &#8211; Blue<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you make one, please tag @she_sew_fabulous and @ukfabricsonline on Instagram!<\/p>\n<p>Tutorial created by Camilla (@she_sew_fabulous) for UK Fabrics Online.<\/p>\n<p>Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/\">UK Fabrics Online<\/a> to check our <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/waterproof-fabric\/printed-waterproof-fabric\">Printed Waterproof range<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, email us or leave a comment here.<\/p>\n<p>Hope you enjoy this one.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Hello! My name\u2019s Camilla, also known as @she_sew_fabulous over on Instagram. In this blog post, I will guide you on how to make a waterproof outdoor tote bag using this lovely water repellent printed outdoor upholstery fabric from UK Fabrics Online. 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