How to make a tote bag - step by step and pattern

Now this is one of my most successful projects that I do with Year 9 DT. In 9 weeks students learn how to make a totebag from stratch using the pattern and instructions. This has increased my uptake for textiles at GCSE and I tend to have a lot of students wanting to come and work on their totebag outside of lesson because of this project.

1. All you need to do is print the pattern on to A3 paper and it is ready to use. Print as many as you need for each student.

2. Then print out the instructions (step by step) and they are all able to follow it to create their tote bag.

3. I use calico fabric for the tote bag as its the cheapest and most similar to a canvas bag. Choose which ever fabric you wish to use.

4. I also get them to embroider onto the tote bag a design on a protest movement/value that they believe in (but you can choose what you want them to embroider)

Any questions on this, feel free to comment and I can help but it quite self explanatory :)