Happy Birthday, Joan!
Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 7:19PM And Thanks! You inspired me to make my first tote bag. I hope you like it!
I made this using Amy Karol's book "Bend the Rules Sewing." I modified it a bit by making it bigger, using two long handles with different fabrics on each side, using inferfacing for stability and sturdiness, and making a double sided pocket.
It didn't take as long as I expected, although I couldn't say how long it actually took. There was a minor setback when I topstiched the outside and one handle was loose. I had to rip out the thread, turn it back inside-out and then re-sew it all. But that's fine. The thread is not 100% perfectly straight (as I expect it should be, even on a first try), but it's okay. I'm coming to terms with that.
The outside is twill fabric in teal. The inside fabrics come from Target. They were sheets that I had to buy because I knew they would be super fucking adorable someday when I reincarnated them. heh heh. Now I want to make one for myself, but maybe a bit bigger. Or maybe Joan wouldn't like me copying. We'll see.
Reader Comments (2)
I LOVE this bag! Can you be commissioned for special orders? You are inspiring me Kim!
Thanks, Rose! I think I might do that. I have had 4 people at work request bags as well.