How to Make a Zipper Tote Bag from Old Jeans Easily | Miarti

how to make a zipper tote bag from old jeans easily miarti clever sewing video 📝 QUICK STEPS: • Master late 19th-century zipper-closure bag techniques in this step-by-step tutorial by Miarti. This project focuses on clean pattern drafting and perfect structural gauge on heavy denim. 🎬 Watch the full tutorial here: https://youtu.be/Gv629PvfMW0 ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 Upcycling Tutorials by Miarti 00:04 Cut open the pant legs lengthwise, unfold the pieces, and cut out 2 main body panels (41x47x28.5 cm) and 2 plackets (41x7 cm). 00:19 Fuse the denim main body blanks with interfacing and press them with an iron. 00:24 Cut two fabric strips (10x50 cm) for the handles, fold them lengthwise right sides together, and secure with sewing clips. 00:34 Stitch the long raw edges of the handles on the sewing machine. 00:39 Measure 12 cm out from the center of the handles, fold the center section lengthwise, and secure with clips. 00:46 Topstitch the center section of the handles with a straight machine stitch. 00:51 Measure 6 cm out from the center of the main body panel, align the handles and the label, and secure with clips along the markings. 00:59 Stitch the handles in place around their perimeter (stopping 4 cm below the top raw edge) and sew on the label. 01:07 Cut out the bottom panel (18x47 cm) and cut 6x5 cm rectangles from its corners to prepare for boxing. 01:23 Place the interfaced bottom panel against the lower raw edges of the main body panels and stitch on the sewing machine. 01:30 Press the seam allowances flat and sew a line of topstitching along the bottom seam on the right side. 01:37 Fold the fabric assembly right sides together, align the raw edges, and stitch the side seams. 01:45 Align and secure the bottom corners of the bag with sewing clips, then stitch across them on the sewing machine to box the corners. 01:53 Cut out the lining piece on the fold (41x49x34 cm) and cut 5x6 cm rectangles from its bottom corners. 02:04 Position a back jeans pocket