Sew Easy Tutorial | DIY Beach Tote Bag Featuring Slow Summer Fabric Collection

Posted on 04/09/2025
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Hi Makers!

Summer is around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate, we’re sharing a beginner friendly tutorial for a stylish, fully lined Beach Tote Bag featuring our latest fabric collection - Slow Summer by Suzy Quilts! This dreamy, watercolor-inspired collection swirls together soft pastels like peach, lavender, sky blue, and mellow green, capturing the magic of those long lazy summer days.

For this tote, we’re showcasing Summer Stripe in canvas — a soft, sturdy, and versatile substrate from the collection. And for that extra pop of summer glow, we’re highlighting the straps and base with Spiced from our Signature Pure Solids - a warm orange that reminds us of those unforgettable sunset skies.

Whether you're heading to the beach, the park, or just out for iced coffee, this two-toned tote will be your go-to summer companion. It's quick to sew, fun to make, and perfect for beginners. Let’s soak in the Slow Summer days ahead — one stitch at a time!

Final Size: 21” x 15” x 5”
Fabric Requirements:
Slow Summer by Suzy Quilts
½ yd - Summer Stripe in Canvas

Pure Solids
1⅙” yd - Signature Pure Solids in Spiced - PES905

Cutting Requirements:
Two (2) 22” x 14” rectangles of Summer Stripe Canvas
Two (2) 22” x 18.5” rectangles of Pure Solid Spiced
One (1) 22” x 10” rectangle of Pure Solid Spiced
Two (2) 50” x 5.5” strips of Pure Solid Spiced
One (1) 22” x 10” fusible lightweight interfacing

Materials:
Fabric Pencil
Ruler
Scissors
Iron
Clips or pins
Double-Sided Tape (Optional)

Check out the Slow Summer Look book, available now!
https://liveartgalleryfabrics.com/slow-summer-project-fabric-catalog/

We hope you enjoy this tutorial and have fun! Don’t forget to give the video a thumbs up and hit subscribe for more creative inspiration and quilting projects! Happy sewing!

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