Wednesday, January 25, 2012

For me!

Other than ornaments, I am really bad about making things for myself. So for this last weekend of the After Christmas Sew Along, I decided to make this new tote bag for myself.




here is a peek inside so you can see the lining and pockets (I made an extra one)




and key fob....which I've already used.



I am really pleased at how well it turned out....the best part is that I had the fabrics in my stash! I couldn't believe my luck that the two matched so well.

I used the "All In 1 Tote" pattern out of this book...Simple Sewing



here is what the tote looks like in the book



Since I didn't use a canvas or duck type fabric, I bought a really stiff, thick interfacing. Then made another liner layer and sandwiched it between the exterior of the bag and the lining. I thought that would be easier in the long run.
The only thing I had to do differently was shave a bit off the size of the lining to accommodate the thick interfacing. I just did a 1/2 seam allowance instead of 1/4....easy peasy!

10 comments:

  1. ZoëJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I think that your is so much cuter then the one in the book. Good for you, making something for you is ALWAYS important!

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  2. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Easy peasy because you know what you are doing. My mom sewed clothes for me when I was little, but I don't once remember her offering to teach me how to sew. I learned to crochet from my cousin when I was about 20. And to cross-stitch from a lady I worked for in high school. After all these years, I am certainly thankful to those teachers. What would I do without crafting? :) Hope you are having a great week. Tammy

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  3. Lindsay-annJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Val
    The bag is GORGEOUS. I adore the fabric. You are so clever.
    Lindsay
    x

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  4. Turtles In Northern FloridaJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Love it!! And your bag for sure is much cuter :)

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  5. jillytacyJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    It's awesome! the fabrics look great together.

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  6. KerryJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I love that tote - the fabric you used is lovely Val:-)
    Stash projects are the best ...... a little bit of something for nothing:-)

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  7. annemarieJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Great job - love your fabric choices.

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  8. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Awesome! I haven't sewed anything for the After Christmas Sew Along yet...good grief!

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  9. UK lass in USJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Such a cute bag (I'm ignoring your post about Christmas making... I'm not ready for that sort of crazy talk yet: I felt proud of myself when I started preparing for Christmas at the end of November last year. I think that's probably about my limit if I am to stay true to my procrastintor self)

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  10. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I love it....especially the fabric you used...I like it way better than the one in the book. if I meet the author, I will tell her that.

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