Second Tote

I am making a second tote. I need a bag for gym as well as the library. I want an over-sized bag, so that I can stuff anything & everything in it. Gone are my  days of carrying a pretty little handbag. Nowadays I need something that resembles a sack. It has to accommodate everything....water bottles, snacks, my kids books, tissue, first aid kit, stuffed toys....you get the picture.

Anyway, this is my main fabric. The one which will be on the outside. Isn't it  really pretty? I love all the orange and pink dots on this fabric. It has quiet a modern look to it. It is 100% lightweight cotton.

 I cut two 18" x 18" pieces for the front and the back of the bag.

Repeated the same steps for the lining. The fabric I used for the lining has a faux suede look with ribbed texture like corduroy. It is a medium weight upholstery fabric, so it is nice and thick. Once I line the bag with this fabric it will hold well.

I wanted the tote to have a boxed look, so I cut up single strips of both the main and lining fabric. They are for the side & bottom panels and measure about 56"L x 5"W.

That is as far as I got. Will update tomorrow....:)