I am in a tote bag swap hosted by Tracey. I finished my partner's tote and mailed it off so I thought I'd go ahead and post it. Partners are a mystery so no harm there.
It was my first tote and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I used the tote in Simple Sewing as a guideline but didn't actually follow the directions. I was too anxious to get it done.
I lined it with a coordinating fabric and added some pockets. I also made sure to use some 'hinted' at fabric that my partner likes!
It was hard for me not to use it on July 4th when we were at City Park for the day......I would have made 2 but didn't have enough fabric. *sigh*
We were to include a book recommendation but I included a great book I just happened to have 2 copies of. I also included flower and herb seeds, a couple great recipes, 1 yard of cute summery fabric (required) and the little bit of leftover fabric from the tote. You never know when you'll need it!Hope she likes it......
8 comments:
very cute :-)
It turned out great! Did you enjoy sewing it. I've found that I enjoy sewing bags. Well really I enjoy sew everything but bags are fun! The booty looks great. I'm sure your partner will love it!
Great bag foilled with lovely goodies - your swap partner is going to be thrilled!
...and I am the LUCKY swap partner who received this wonderful tote bag with all the extra goodies!! It's sooo cute and I LOVE it!! Thank you Val - you did a great job and you really surprised me by being so early! :)
Come read about it on my blog!
This is adorable! And your first bag, to boot...awesome job! I have that book and I love it! There are so many great projects and they don't seem completely over my head!
Val you did a great job!!! You are going to have a very happy partner.
It came out great, you are so far ahead of me. I have my fabric ready and my pattern cut but then I froze on it!
You make GREAT swap packages! I seem to recognize that fabric from a certain Sassy Apron Swap!
Thanks again, I do LOVE my clothspin apron!
:D
Post a Comment