I have a couple tote bags that even though I love carrying them around I get a bit anxious about not having a way to close them up if I need to. Here’s how I tackled this problem!

For this project you will need:

  • tote bag
  • zipper
  • grosgrain ribbon
  • sewing machine or needle & thread
  • matching thread
  • scissors

How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila

How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila

1. Cut 6 pieces of ribbon that are as long as your zipper. Pin and sew the first two pieces on each side of the zipper.

How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila3. Repeat until you’ve sewn three pieces of ribbon to each side of the zipper. Press your seams as flat as possible.How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila

How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila2. Add another piece of ribbon to each side like so and sew along.

How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila4. Pin and sew to your bag.  How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila5. Finish by sewing diagonally across the corners.

How to add a zipper to a tote bag. Click through for the tutorial! | Queen Lila

See you soon!

xoxo-Liz

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