Birthday Tote Bag.
2014 was a year of many finishes but blogging wasn't one of them. Through out 2015 I'll add in some to my 2014 finishes. This is from October 2014.
I picked up some pretty peach fabric to make a tote bag for my sister's birthday.
I made some four patch squares then added triangles to create the front pocket panel.
Here it is trimmed down.
Next I cut one stripe of each fabric and sewed them together then cut them into squares and placed the squares to form this chevron pattern.
I cut the piece in half using for the front and the back as shown. I placed the pieces onto Pellon 809 Decor-Bond heavy duty iron-on stabilizer.
Next the straps were added. (Note of self - Straps should be a bit longer next time!)
I used canvas for the bottom to help it stay looking clean and make it more durable.
There's a clasp to keep it closed.
The inside features a set of pockets plus hook for keys.
What have you been up to?
6 comments:
What a lovely bag! I like the combination of the chevrons and the squares on point. The clasp idea there is super clever. I hate it when tall bags don't close but I don't always want it as closed as a magnetic snap would do and too lazy to do a zipper panel. Thanks for sharing!
That look amazing! Great job.
Thanks Terri and Needled Mom!
I got a question on the measurements of the bag. Finished it measures 17 1/2 across, 13 1/2 high with a 3" bottom. I used 2 1/2 yards for the straps, cut in half BUT would recommend 3 yards as that makes a better shoulder length strap! Made another one a bit different for my Mom for Christmas - longer strap was perfect! Blog to follow!
Love the bag! Such a great color, just so you know, my birthday is in June :)
Great job, blog Rie, BLOG!!! ;D
That is one mighty nice tote! It looks extremely sturdy as well--your sister should get many years of happy use from it.
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