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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Weekend Sewing Project #3

The Everything Tote

I love how big this bag is! It fills my entire bike basket plus the purple paisley just makes me happy.


When I make another one I plan on doing the handles differently. I didn't really do them the way the book suggests and I'm not thrilled about the way mine turned out They aren't exactly "shoulder friendly" but that's OK - live and learn. (Could it be that I skimmed the directions and thought I understood? Not me.)


I didn't line my handles either. I checked Heather Ross' errata page so I knew I needed one yard of each fabric (instead of the .5 yard listed in the book) but even that wasn't enough. I had to piece my handle pieces, which was a bit of a pain since they were cut on the bias. But, since it was corduroy the seams don't really show. When I make this bag again (and I probably will) I will buy 1.5 yards just to make sure I don't have to piece the handles again. Oh yeah, and I'll pay closer attention to the directions.
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17 comments:

  1. antique quilterOctober 20, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    love this tote bag
    I always add batting to my straps...
    and cut them to the length I like
    LOVe the fabric btw
    Kathie

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  2. The WoodLand SchoolOctober 20, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Purple? Paisley? Corduroy?!?! LOVE IT!

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  3. SamOctober 20, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Wonderful bag. I love the purple colour with the green lining. Fab! :-)

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  4. MarciaOctober 20, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Paisley makes me happy too. Now, what are you working on for the snowmobile?

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  5. kateOctober 20, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I really love corduroy. Like really really. Very cute bag.

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  6. MelodyOctober 20, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful!
    So jealous of your talent, LOL!

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  7. ValOctober 20, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Love the fabric!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    I really love the fabric! So much fun, and not exactly one a person should wear, therefore perfect for a bag. I love my everything tote. I made it using remanent fabric that I bought for about $3.00. I also skim the directions, so my bag doesn't look exactly right either, but I can't wait to make another...that's how much I love it!

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  9. AllieOctober 20, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Now that is a very nice bag! I love the corduroy!

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  10. CathyOctober 20, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    I love your new handbag...the fabric is really neat! I didn't know that they made corduroy in such cool designs.
    Cathy

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  11. ManouteOctober 21, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Your bag is fab and I love the fabric :o)

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  12. Indy MomOctober 21, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    It is a happy bag.....could be Vera Bradley!

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  13. cathleenOctober 22, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Liz, what a cute bag...the fabric is really pretty.

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  14. stitching under oaksOctober 22, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    despite your directional issues...the bag turned out great! I love it sitting in the basket of your bike. Nice job Liz.

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  15. MaggieOctober 22, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    You were right... I do love it!

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  16. Amanda JeanOctober 27, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    It's gorgeous! I hate dealing with anything on the bias. Those handles would probably be the end of me.

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  17. JanineNovember 2, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Your bag is very cute, I also like the colour.
    I speak french but I often visit english blogs even I speak a little english

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