Okay, maybe, just maybe, I might be dreaming for a while. But it is a beautiful day in Minnesooooota, and I filled my bag with beach things and put it out in the grass that’s greening up 🙂 This is the bag I made for the Tote Swap I was in but I couldn’t find […]
Tester Call for Soho Tote [Now Closed]
TESTER CALL [NOW CLOSED]!! I’m looking for testers for my latest bag pattern, the Soho Tote. This is a large slouchy tote. I did a version of this earlier for my 21 Totes project and tweaked the shape further. Here are the details: Two subdivided pockets inside One zipper pocket inside Snap closure Testing starts […]
Tote #8: Tote Swap Bag!
Hey happy bag-makers! Have you ever participated in a swap? This last month, I joined a a bag swap as part of a facebook sewing group I’m in. I’ve never done a swap before and it is a lot of fun! The group administrator Anna did the bulk of the work and she did an […]
Tote #7 – Classy, feminine tote
Ready for the next tote? This one has a softer, more feminine feel to it because of the gentle curves. And, yes, I suppose the soft florals in this Art Gallery print add to it too! This tote has a short handle and dart construction. It was a breeze to sew up – I designed […]
The Essential Tote is now available
Just a quick note to let you know that the Essential Tote Pattern is now available. This pattern is designed with beginners in mind (and anyone who wants a quick no-fuss sewing experience). Boxed bottom construction Pockets that sew into the interior seams Magnetic snap closure Easy handles Not very many pieces Interfacing that […]
Tote #6 Shopping Tote completed!
I am just loving this project. It really is playtime, not having to worry about whether a tote will make a good pattern, but just a chance to play with fabric. I have some exciting bags to share with you this month, including a bag for a tote swap I’m participating in on facebook! What […]
Tote #6 – Shopping Tote WIP
This week’s tote is a shopping tote that is cut out with the Silhouette Cameo. This is definitely an experiment, ha! So, I hope you like playing with fabric and not just perfectly finished projects!! I really like word art, everything from fabric with words on it to interesting sayings that make you think to […]
Tote #5 – The Essential Tote
The next tote is very similar to the last one, not only because I like this style but because I do think the minor tweaks to a design make a difference. So, this time, I followed the same basic measurements as Tote #4 except I made the top panel 1″ higher and the bottom panel […]
Tote #4: Beginner Tote
How to make an easy tote that also has a little style to it? That was my goal this week, and I hope you like it! This bag has a couple basic interior pockets, handles sewn into the upper seams, a snap closure and boxed bottom seams–all great skills to learn on a first bag. […]
Tote #3 Large Slouchy Tote
And 21 Totes continues…. I’m only on Tote #3 and I’m already messing with the shape….ha! I do LOVE to play with shape and I guess I just can’t help it 🙂 Actually I would mess with the shape even more, but I do really like this bag. I wanted to make a less structured […]
