Autumn Glow DIY 🍁 Felt Tote Bag with a Macrame Pocket, by Macrame Ideas & DIY on YouTube. 12 min 29 s.
- Video length
- 12 min 29 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Lay the felt tote flat on a table and decide where the pocket should sit. A spot on the front, about a third of the way up from the bottom, works well.
Cut six to eight lengths of cotton cord, each about four times the pocket height. Fold each in half to make a loop at the top.
Tie the loops onto a horizontal cord pinned across the bag to form the top edge of the pocket. Space them evenly.
Work square knots across the row, using four cords per knot. Alternate the knots row by row to build a flat panel.
Keep going until the panel is as tall as you want the pocket. Trim the loose ends to about 2 cm.
Glue or stitch the sides and bottom of the macrame panel to the felt bag. Press it flat and let the glue dry fully.
Cut two small orange felt circles and a short green stem. Glue them into a pumpkin shape and let it dry.
Attach the pumpkin charm to the bag handle with a key ring or a short cord loop.
Tips and common mistakes
Pull each square knot with even tension so the pocket stays flat and does not pucker.
Pin the macrame panel in place before gluing so the sides line up straight.
Use a strong fabric glue made for felt, or hand stitch with a doubled thread for a bag that gets daily use.
Questions
Can I make the pocket without macrame experience?
Yes. The pocket only uses the square knot, which is the first knot most people learn. Practice a few knots on a spare cord first.
Will the macrame pocket hold its shape?
It will if you keep the knots tight and fix the panel firmly to the felt on all three sides. A fabric backing behind the panel adds extra strength.
Can I wash the finished bag?
Spot clean it by hand with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not put it in a washing machine, as the felt and the knots can lose their shape.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
