I turned to Scrap Happy Sewing (by Kim Kurzich) again and made this "Craft Tote." I don't work with scraps as often as I'd like and I was curious what kind of "look" I could create with pinks, greens, yellows, and blues from my scrap bins. I altered the pattern slightly in making the straps and bottom linen rectangles a bit wider than what the pattern called for. This is my favorite side:
Somehow, this side (picture below) ended up with a lot more yellows and it's not as balanced. Good to remember to watch that for next time.
Before I sewed up the lining, I took this picture to show this fun combination of prints inside the bag. That bird/floral print was one of the first "modern" fabric prints I bought several years ago. The house print isn't from the same fabric line but they go together so perfectly. I love it when that happens. Aren't bag linings a good way to use fun multi-colored fabrics that might be hard to use otherwise?
I love making bags so much and have decided to stash such projects for future birthday or Christmas gifts since I already have so many for myself. It feels good to be ahead of schedule with gift giving!
Linking up with Finish it up Friday and Super Online Sewing Community Match at Sew Mama Sew.
Total stash fabric used in this post: 1 yard
Total stash fabric used since 1/1/15: 76 yards
Total stash fabric used to date: 77 yards
5 comments:
Such a pretty tote!
Very cute!
So cute! I agree, your lining is adorable. And I love the patchwork.
I love both sides of your tote. The linen calms everything perfectly. Well done.
So pretty! What a good idea to make a few for gift giving. Lucky is the person that receives this!
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