Totes and more….

Totes bags are wonderful for everyday use. When I worked in the city, my tote was filled to the brim with shoes, lunch, my purse, and things to do while I was traveling back and forth. Here’s a few totes to think about:

This is the Miranda Day Bag pattern by Lazy Girl Designs. This is a moderately sized tote bag with 10 pockets for organization. Size is 12" x 10" x 6".

This is the Sara Satchel pattern by Serendipity Studio. This tote bag comes in two sizes and includes instructions for organizers and a small zippered bag. Sizes are Tall Satchel: 14" high x 15" (at the base) wide x 6" deep, 14" high x 12" (at the top) wide x 6" deep, Short Satchel: 11" high x 18" (at the base) wide x 6" deep, 11" wide by 15" (at the top) wide x 6" deep.

This is the Bellanca Bag pattern by Lila Tueller Designs. Finished size is approximately 12" high x 15" wide x 5" deep.

This is the Brooke Bag by Bananafana. This is a large, roomy bag with an approximate finished size of 23" tall x 19 1/2" wide x 5" deep.

How about making some matching accessories for your tote bag? 

This is a e-Cozy Palooza pattern by Whistlepig Creek.  This is perfect for a personalized cover for your reader.

This is the Zippy Strippy bag pattern by Atkinson Designs. Great to keep things organized.

Hope your inspired to make a tote!

Happy Sewing!

Are you ready? 104 days till Christmas....

Have you checked your list?  Do you know what you are going to make verses what you are going to buy?  Here's a couple of ideas:

Here's a great pattern for someone who likes to keep their bag organized.  This is the Portapockets Purse Insert pattern by StudiKat Designs.  This pattern includes two sizes of the insert:  Two sizes - Small: 6"h x 8"w x 2.5", and  Large: 6"h x 10.5"w x 2.5 .

The Pockets to Go pattern by Atkinson Designs is a great organizational item for the craft area or the car. 

How about pouches in different sizes to help out with organizational needs?  This is the Perfect Pouches pattern by Lazy Girl Designs. The sizes are Small - 5" x 7", Medium - 7" x 10", and Large - 9" x 13".    I can see this made up as small laundry bags, too.  Just toss them in the wash. 

One last item.  There is a sale on the Indygo Junction patterns through September 15, 2012.

Happy Sewing!

114 days till Christmas....

We are 11 days closer to Christmas. Time is certainly flying. How are you doing with you list of items? I would love to hear about it. My sewing hasn't begun yet but maybe I'll have some time after school starts next week. This week's gift ideas are little bags. Doesn't everyone need a bag to carry items in?

Let's start with the Stash and Dash bags pattern by Amy Butler. This pattern has instructions for three sizes of bags: toiletry bag, makeup bag, and and coin purse. With the right fabrics the large bag could also be a clutch.












Take-along Bags pattern by Lazy Girl Designs. This pattern has two bags included. One is a zippered bag with inside pockets and the other is a drawstring bag.










Sweet Stuff bag pattern by This & That. This is a sweet little zippered bag that is just perfect to use up small pieces of fabric.











There are many more patterns in the store that are just little bags. Use the eBay link to the right to get to the eBay store. Also, there is fabric in the store now and I would be happy to create fabric kits to go along with the patterns.

Happy Sewing!

Shop Talk - The Miranda Day Bag by Lazy Girl Designs

The Miranda Day Bag by Lazy Girl Designs - This is a nice sized bag (12" x 10" x 6") with loads of pockets (10) on the inside. In the picture, the bag handles are the Clover "U" shaped handles attached with the new Handy Tabs. Here's a link in the store for the Miranda Day Bag: click here .

Joan Hawley also suggests using the Leisure Arts Exclusively You handles: the 27" handles for a shoulder length strap, the 13" double handle, and the "Rings, Hooks, and Chains" assortment to attach the handles. See purse handles here: click here . Interested in a different color, let me know. I will special order.