Build Your Own Tote Bag: The Basic Bag with Betz White

the complete bag-making process.

Build Your Own Tote: The Basic Bag
  • 8 video lessons
  • 2 hours and 37 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Totes are the perfect place to stow away your farmers’ market finds, your library books, or your beachside accessories – they are also a lot of fun to make! 
Learn how to build your own versatile bag in Build Your Own Tote: The Basic Bag with Betz White. 
You’ll learn how to:
  • Assemble your sewing tools
  • Select fabrics and stabilizers
  • Line, stabilize, and add enclosures
  • Add a simple slip pocket
  • Create self-fabric handles and finish the bag
Betz will offer tips on marking, cutting, and pressing your fabric and she'll show you how to create depth by boxing the corners. She will take you step-by-step through the complete bag-making process, so you end up a bag that is sturdy and ready to be customized! 
If you have basic sewing skills and are ready to take on a fun and functional project, join Betz White for Build Your Own Tote: The Basic Bag.

Course Instructor

Betz White

Betz White

Designer and author Betz White has been sewing since her mother taught her as a young girl.

Build Your Own Tote Bag: The Basic Bag with Betz White is rated 4.6 stars by 13 students

  • Cathy J. Sep 17, 2021

    Very good class with a clear and easy-to-follow instructor. Great teacher!

  • Bella N. Aug 26, 2020

    I love Betz. My most favourite instructor. Bought all her classes in another platform. Looking forward to more classes from her.

  • Pam B. Oct 9, 2019

    Really well organized, clear instructions, very easy to follow!

  • Anna-Laura H. Jun 13, 2019

    Betz is organized, pleasant, and interesting. I am enjoying her courses. I watched a free preview, and that sold me on getting all of her classes. Love you, Betz!

  • ammu S. May 6, 2019

    I watched all her three classes. They are all packed with lots of information.Thank you

  • Sandra B. Sep 28, 2018

    I am taking other tote classes this was the best class yet .Betz do a very good job teaching make it so easy any one could do. Even if it is your first time sewing this class is great. I plan to take all her classes.

  • LueAnna B. Jul 12, 2017

    This was a great beginner class for bag making. I make and sell bags and still watched it from beginning to end. She gives a lot of great pointers and explains each step along with the why and ways to change it to make the bag customized. I like the length of the class as you could watch the class and have enough time to sew while she is sewing.

  • Lynnette S. May 10, 2017

    5 stars +++++ I thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. I found that these classes gave me the understanding and confidence of sewing 'any' tote with both a slip and zipper pocket, etc. After watching these classes of Betz I'm able to put together my own tote without having to refer to patterns or instructions. I started as a beginner not able to figure my own dimensions. Now I have confidence to do just that. Yes, very happy I purchased this class and am happy with the confidence it has given me. Thanks Betz and creative live Cheers Lynnette

  • ~. Aug 11, 2016

    I agree with other comments. Even though I am a beginner, it is too tedious to try and watch. I think that a distilled version would be better, as we don't need to watch the ladies walk across the room, and too many closeups don't add value.

  • R. Aug 11, 2016

    This course makes me very happy and is very well done. Betz White was my inspiration for other projects! Thank you very much

  • Sharon B. Jan 20, 2016

    I enjoyed this class very much. Great class for the beginner who wants to fine tune their techniques. The instructor is very knowledgable and guides you through the ins and outs of making a better bag. I am looking forward to her next class, I believe it airs the end of January. Thank you Betz

  • Jane E. Dec 28, 2015

    I enjoyed the course, just wondered you mentioned bag bottoms at the beginning and I think you said you would advise info later, not sure if I missed it but don't remember it being shown?

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