These are simple quick charming little box totes perfect gifts for mothers and daughters - for our trip back, to visit my family in the Netherlands.
Also a great thank you presents for lovely people whom have helped our family this year.
Also a great thank you presents for lovely people whom have helped our family this year.
Tools
fabric
fabric
Twill
Sewing machine
1.Cut two pieces 12 x 18 inch of fabric and try and make one of duck cloth thickness for thickness.
2. Fold inhalf and sew approx 1/2inch seam
3. Box the ends 4.5inch and DO NOT cut as adds a further stabilising effect to base of tote
4. Do for both peices of fabric
5. Cut staps 14incch I always use twill simple and fast
6. Right sides facing each pin straps approx 1.5 - 2 inches from side seam
4. Sew and leave opening at side seam
5 . Turn Inside out and iron - be sure iron in-between all steps
6. top stitch 3 to 4 rows from top
7. Enjoy
I thought perhaps I would do a wee giveaway leave a comment regarding favourite colour and will send one out to a lucky reader in two weeks with some felt bag jewellery.
I thought perhaps I would do a wee giveaway leave a comment regarding favourite colour and will send one out to a lucky reader in two weeks with some felt bag jewellery.
I'm LOVING these and thinking that they would make terrific presents for teachers at the end of the year.....Mum!! I need your help with a little sewing project!!!
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics are too cool, the one that catches my eye in particular is the black and white pattern with the dotty fabric interior.
Thanks for sharing your cleverness,
Felicity x
thank you soooooooooo much for such a lovely comment - tomorrows NOW vember post is a toughie - perhaps after today's post I will try and be a little for upbeat - by the way the black and white has red on it as well still very cool
ReplyDeleteIngxx
Oh you KNOW I want one in every colour of the rainbow! Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteLisa via iphone
i need one, wow!!!
ReplyDeletebrianna j
need it need it need it now i have to have them wow wow wow
ReplyDeleteThese are very cute and look easy enough for kids to make. I would love to win one - the bright oranges/reds/pinks are fabulous! gen
ReplyDeleteGreat tote bags!! I am a bit of a blue/green girl :)
ReplyDeleteI am "green" with envy! What a wonderful idea for a quick thank you! I can think of several people I can gift with a thank you tote!
ReplyDeleteThe one with black and white and red!!! LOVE IT! I'll have to make one of these either way!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tutorial, and I'm loving that pink and orange fabric!
ReplyDeleteFAbulous!! I love the black and white fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am always on the hunt for tote bag lessons.
Thanks for this!!
Oo, I like the black and white ones! Nice tutorial!
ReplyDelete-Rebecca
I love them all...can't wait to make one. I especially like the black and white with white straps or the black and red with white straps. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the instructions! I am just starting to get into sewing and this looks like something I can try soon. I like the left most bag's fabric the best - nice and bright!
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