Happy Monday! Today I want to share a tote bag that I made for my friend Amanda earlier this Summer.
This past Spring, I went through all my works in progress and found a small quilt top that I'd put together with offcuts from making this Large Keep Turning Quilt. I searched my archives and cannot find a single photo of said quilt top, but it was pretty simple. It was also pretty small.
I decided it would be best to chop it up and turn it into a bag! I had to add a little extra fabric to the bottom to be able to cut out the tote pieces. I used my Workshop Tote Pattern to make this tote, I just love the size. I was so happy to use up every last bit of these scraps. So satisfying!
For the lining I struggled a bit on what to use. I didn't have any large cuts of the quilt top fabrics, so I knew I'd have to use something else. Knowing I was making it for a friend who'd like it, I decided on some ice dyed fabric! I think it's a really fun surprise when you open up the bag. For the handles I ended up making some from a woven stripe instead of using webbing. Just felt a little more special!
Pick up a copy of the pattern here: The Workshop Tote Pattern
I also have a Sew Along for this pattern, which you can find here: The Workshop Tote Sew Along
Happy Sewing!
Beautiful bag! Your friend will love this!
ReplyDeleteHey Jeni, so happy to see you back! Love this tote and your resourcefulness is inspiring! The design came out beautifully framed on this bag.
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