Striped Tote (or I sew too!)
Did you know that I sew a little too? The sewing bug bit me a little while back, but I had resisted. Yesterday I was overcome and went to the fabric store. I picked up this cheery fabric and made this tote.
Now, I didn't use a pattern, and I didn't document the process, but these bags are very simple. Mariko, whose blog I *love* has a nice little tutorial here.
My bag is even fully lined! See how I mostly was able to match the stripes?
Oh yeah, and it's reversible too. Fun, quick and easy. I think I'll make a couple of smaller ones too. I got a ton of the fabric. Now, does anyone know where there is a good tutorial for a zippered pouch? I tried to make one and ended up with a mangled mess. I know it can't be that difficult. I just need some guidance!
Your bag looks great! There's a nice tutorial on lined, zippered pouches at http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=22875.0
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 12:54 PM
Your bag looks great! Very professional looking!
I love craftster, too, for the tutorials.
Lately, the sewing bug has hit me. I bought a book put out by FIT on different bags.
Posted by: Amanda | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 01:07 PM
I love the bag! I've been fighting off the sewing bug myself. I do think I will be succumbing this weekend and making myself some flirty skirts. Though that bag is tempting me...
Posted by: Risa | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 01:16 PM
why yes you do sew!!! and very well i might add. great bag!!!!
Posted by: lynette | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 02:19 PM
:) I just ordered a pattern and fabric to make myself a nice summer knitting bag. I guess that sewing bug is biting everyone these days. Cute bag - I love the stripes. Makes me smile just looking at it.
Posted by: Stephanie | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 02:34 PM
Love the colors on your bag. Very summery.
Posted by: ShelbyD | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 02:43 PM
okay...that bag is very fun...I'll buy if you're selling...what I need is another knitting bag....really!!
Posted by: michele | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 03:57 PM
What a great summery bag. I really like the way the greem compliments the stripes
Posted by: Dani | Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 08:25 PM
That is simply adorable! It makes me almost want to learn to sew, although asking my Mom to make one for me would probably be faster! Too, too cute!
Posted by: Christine | Friday, June 10, 2005 at 12:32 AM
Totally adorable! Very cool that you put it together without a pattern and created something so cute.
Posted by: Kathy | Friday, June 10, 2005 at 08:41 AM
Sew pretty (har-de-har-har). But really, I love the fun fabrics. I can't wait to find a good place for my sewing machine :)
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, June 10, 2005 at 03:09 PM
I agree.....what a cheery looking tote for summer! Great color combo! Thankx for sharing this picture.
Posted by: CP | Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 05:19 PM
wow! love the fabric and the fact that it's reversible!
Posted by: delia | Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 10:51 AM
Cute bag! I just made a new one myself over the weekend. I got some cute fabric with lucky Japanese cats on it. I fused interfacing to the back of the main fabric before cutting (and lined it), and it is sturdy enough to stand up and sit flat while you knit.
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 10:47 PM