Totes Project

Yes, I need totes!  There are all kinds of beautiful and lovely totes available in the stores....but making one is far more gratifying than buying something generic off the shelf.

I found this beautiful table runner at TARGET. I decided to use this as my fabric for the tote. It is thick and sturdy. Once finished, I knew it would hold well.

I cut it to size. The length was around 18" and I kept the width around 14". I made adjustments to those measurement as I went along.

With the right sides together, I sewed on the wrong side all around except the top side. That was the opening where I was going to sew the straps later.

Clipped the corners.

This next step is important. I pinched the corner and shaped the the fabric like a  pyramid.

Opened the edges and laid them flat. Measured and marked it about 1 1/2" from the top.




















Sewed it on the marking. Cut the excess fabric. Repeated it on the other side too.





















I cut two strips of fabric measuring 20" x 4". Folded them and sewed them into straps.

















Attached both the straps to the bag on the inside.

Made a pom pom flower from some leftover wool. I attached it to the front of the bag with a button to accessorize it.

This is how it looks all finished and ready for my older one to use as and when she needs it.

Totes

I need Totes...more information on the way...

Kid's Apron

I finished sewing the apron for my niece. I found a beautiful purple fabric with prints of yellow cupcakes. I am sure she will love the fabric. She wanted a purple apron. Since my little one is of the same age,  I asked her to model the apron for me.She was very willing, although at the end of the photo session....she did not want to part away from the Apron. So now I have to make one for her too.

Anyway this one is for you Vibali......