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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

DIY Tote

Here is a DIY tote i made the other day I knew it was about time i made a new bag just for everyday uses, and this little beauty is what i came up with! And look there's no ruffles!






Here's What I Used:
Striped Fabric for Lining
White fabric for outside
Material for handles (which i got at joanns)

For the outside design i used 4 different shades of felt

I first cut out a leaf shaped pattern from paper and used that as my guide to cut the colored fabric

Next i cut out the size i wanted for my bag out of the lining fabric,I made mine 16"x18" Then i sewed 3 sides (right sides together) down - across the bottom - and then up the other side.


Next i measured 2" down and made my box corners - if you've never done box corners here is a website that could help HERE because I'm sure I'd be less than helpful trying to explain it!

I then cut out the 2 pieces for the outside of the bag (same size as the lining) and played around with what design i wanted on the front of the bag when i found what i liked i pinned each one in place and sewed them down.

Next i placed the other white piece of fabric over the design i just finished sewing down and sewed 3 sides and made my box corners just like i did for the lining piece.


I then cut the length i wanted for my handles and pinned them onto the wrong side of the outside piece of the bag, then placing the lining inside the outside piece of the bag (so that both right sides of the lining and outside were facing each other) i pinned the top and sewed around it leaving a hole to turn in right side out. (also make sure your handle pieces are inside the bag while your sewing around the edge. 

Wow i hope that didn't sound to confusing, I'm not the best at explaining how to do things, that's why i usually have a lot of pictures, but your seriously just sewing  a basic tote!


Once you turn it right sides out, iron it and then sew a top stitch all the way around the top to close the opening you used to turn it right side out. Ok I'm going to stop talking/writing now...and just let you enjoy the pictures!



Inside

Ta-da! reversible!



Gives me hope for spring/summer!
Have Fun!

13 comments:

  1. I loved it and then I scrolled down and learned that it's reversible-awesome!

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  2. Very cute! Just in time for spring!

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  3. The perfect Summer tote!!! Love the leaves and how they match the lining... very effective. I would love for you to share this at our ongoing themed linky that's just for Bags and Totes...
    http://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/01/threading-your-way-bags-and-totes-link.html

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  4. Cute spring tote! I admire your sewing skills! Finally posted about your icons, here!

    xo caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  5. What a fun bag!
    Found you through Lil Pink Pocket - would love for you to stop by for a visit!
    Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker
    http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com

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  6. I like the colors/fabric that you used. Is each petal sewn individually? Thanks for sharing at Things I've Done Thursday! www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  7. The leaves are cute and bright :)

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  8. Wow! Do I ever love this to death! So fun and summery and cheerful! You did a great job! I followed the link from Happy Hour Projects, and I've added your blog to my reading list as I am a sewer too.

    lindapendantdreams.blogspot.com

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  9. I love, love, LOVE this bag! So cute! Thanks for the great tutorial! I would love for you to share on my linky party going on right now.

    http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-stalking-thursday-32.html

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  10. Cute bag!! =-)

    Hello, Happy Friday!! I am blog hopping today and thought I would stop by your blog. You are welcomed to stop by my blog and say hello and become a follower, if you are not one already, at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

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  11. You did an amazing job on this tote. I also love that it's reversible too :-) I gotta tweet about this :-)

    Beautifully done!

    Take care,
    Jen
    sunnyvanilla.blogspot.com

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  12. I am thrilled to have recently found your blog. You inspire me to want to sew things. I think I might just try something like this tote. Thank you so much!!!

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