How To Make Gussets On Bags Using A Template

Garment Sewing, How To Sew, Tips & Techniques

Sewing Techniques–Two Means to Make a Gusset

For quick sewing satisfaction, nada beats the bones tote. Like having an open tortilla, you can add together equally much or equally trivial as you lot like-and come upward with a winner every fourth dimension.


Either method volition give you a perfect gusset every fourth dimension!

METHOD ONE — Cut First

Cut a square from the corner.

Sew side seams and across bottom.

Lucifer seam allowances. Run up.

METHOD TWO — Sew Get-go

Stitch sides and across bottom.

Open seam allowances and side seam to bottom seam. Draw a line perpendicular to the seam. Sew on the line.

Sew and trim.

Adding gussets to the bottom of the tote go far even more versatile for carrying books, groceries, or supplies to your adjacent sewing workshop!

Hither are ii different ways to make a gusset.

Method One: Cutting First

Layer your rectangles right sides together. At each of the bottom corners, mark out a square. The size of the square will make up one's mind the depth of the gusset.

With a ½" seam allowance, a 1" foursquare will create a 1" gusset, a 2" square yields a 3" gusset. In general, an inch or so works well.

Dear math? Here's how information technology works. Add upwards both sides of the square and subtract i. And then a 3" square will yield a 5" gusset 3+3 = half dozen – i = 5.

Right sides together, run up both side seams and the bottom seam. Open the seam allowances. Fold and then that the side seam is aligned with the bottom seam. Sew together with a ½" seam allowance.

Method Two: Sew First

Once again, start past layering your rectangles. This time do non cut the corner squares. Stitch down one side, across the bottom, and up the second side–pivoting at the corners.

At the bottom corner, open the seam allowances and fold and so that the side seam is aligned with the bottom seam. Describe a line perpendicular to the seam an inch from the betoken. Trim off the corner ½" from the seam. If you want a larger gusset, sew further from the point.

A great feature of the basic tote is that yous tin focus on a unmarried, larger slice of fabric—and really make an artistic statement. There are wonderful prints and plaids to choose from, or if you're interested in creating your own fabric artwork, cheque out Val Holmes′ new bookPrint with Collage & Stitch. She discusses several methods of using fabric ink on cloth and also methods for embroidering your finished work.

I've made my share of sail totes, just I'm curious: what's the most fabulous textile you've ever used for a practical project? Let us know on the SewDaily blog .

Happy creating!