Another MIY Tote (Moments by Liz) that I used scraps leftover from hot air balloon making. I had to get creative and sew scraps together to make a front and back large enough to create a tote. The tote measures 17" wide x 15" high x 3 1/2" deep. I love the bright colors.
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| Here is one side all pieced together. |
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| Liz calls these Danish corners, which show on the outside of the bag. |
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| This is the other side of the tote. |
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| I lined the bag and used the balloon material (ripstop nylon) for a bag facing. |
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| Added a pen pocket on each side of the main pocket. |
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| As I pieced the balloon material together, I topstitched in a variegated thread throughout. |
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I really like how this bag looks and feels with it being lined. It is still so light, but sturdy and makes a great shopping bag or beach bag too. But I need to be careful because it would act as a parachute in a strong wind and get blown away, lol!
I am going to make some more and line them too. The unlined ones I made last year are nice, but the lining just makes it even better.
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love the lined tote. i am nervous about using the balloon material because its so thin and looks like it would unravel easily lining the bag is the perfect solution. its a wonderful size and the material makes it look so cheerful on the inside as well as the outside. great job as always.
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So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI like this one the best out of the ones that you've made so far. The wipe-ability of the parachute material is a huge plus for this type of bag. I have some lime green and black rip stop nylon in my stash that I've been pondering making shopping bags out of; your idea to add a fabric lining is a good one.
ReplyDeleteNow there is a colorful tote, I bet the lining really did make it more substantial.
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