A New Beginning -4 The Final Touches

Stitch the two handles  keeping the canvas in between to get a strong handle.Put a stitch along  both edges to give a finished look.

Now take the big zipper ,Cut to required length and seal the two ends with lining cloth.

Then place the zipper along the upper edge of the bag and stitch along the edge once again to fix the zipper to the bag.

Now keep the right side of the bag facing each other and stitch along the three sides to finish the bag.To get the rectangular edge at the bottom.Mark a 1 1/2"square along the bottom edge and cut out the square.Now match the edges with each other and stitch across to get the rectangular base.

If you want more clarity on this method please refer to my post Tote for an occassion-2 in my other blog Sew Your Dream .

This is only optional as it gives a stronger and wider base to the bag. 

Now to fix the handles fold the bag in half along the zipper,fold again and you can mark the two points where the handles will be equidistant from the edges  and the centre of the bag.  

LO BEHOLD THE ZIPPERED  TOTE!!!!

Any queries for doubts or orders can be left in the comments section below. Thank you for this new Beginning