Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Non-Quilty Sewing Part 2

Part 1 got a bit long, so in Part 2 of my Non-Quilty Sewing report, I want to share the tote bag I made for the VMQG tote bag swap that's happening at the September 16th meeting:

Tote for VMQG swap

I used up the last of the paint dropcloth I purchased at Home Depot a while ago for the exterior of the tote and the straps. The bottom panels and the pocket were from a thrifted curtain panel. I love upcycling!

Inside, I lined the tote with some cute sewing pattern fabric that had been "curing" in ye olde stash for at least 6 years because I know I purchased it before having G. Time flies!

Tote for VMQG swap interior

I also installed a zipper in the lining, which I must admit I balk at every time and then it turns out to be not so giant of a deal. Why oh why do I do that to myself?

This tote is definitely on the larger side. It's 15" tall x 12" wide x 6" deep and the handles rise 15" from the bag (for ease of shoulder-slinging) - in the photo of the interior, it's got a folded lap-sized quilt in it and there's lots of room! I made it larger so that it could be used to tote quilts and larger projects to our VMQG meetings for show and tell! I hope the recipient loves it. I had fun designing it and stitching it up.

7 comments:

  1. The tote is lovely. I have that fabric on the inside or at least one very similar so it might not be that old.

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  2. I, too, have some sewing related fabric "curing" in my cupboard. Thanks for the great idea on how to use it. Love your idea.

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  3. I really love the crinkle look, I never thought I would be running to Homedepot for fabric, but its a must now. My husband said last night, are you finished buying fabric right now? To funny, I have to tell him NO now.. I love linen so this is perfect.

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  4. I love the tote you made Felicity and am SO glad that I was the lucky recipient!! It really is an awesome bag. Thanks so much

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  5. I love that lining fabric. I have yards of it. I used it as lining for a tote too!

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