I loved testing this Tango Tote from Around the Bobbin. I added a bit of hardware to this tote (the rivets, strap ends and the purse feet), which weren't in the pattern, but easy enough to add if you want to add it.
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This tote features a nice diagonal separation of the fabrics on both the front and the back of the tote. The back side also sports a nice large pocket, perfect for a phone or sunglasses. Inside there are 3 slip pockets and a zippered pocket to hold other items and a key leash to hook your keys to for quick and easy access. And it all closes with a zipper closure to keep everything inside the tote. This tote finishes at 12″ H x 18″ W (top) x 7″ D.
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| I chose a cactus print for one side and a darker print for the other side of this tote. I wanted to pick up a third color so chose to make the handles pink. |
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| I kept the zipper longer and added a pink button on the zipper tab. |
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| The back side has a large slip pocket on the right in the cactus print. |
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| Back slip pocket. |
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| Slightly recessed zipper so the bag contents stays secure and the longer zipper allows for the tote to open really wide to access what's inside the tote as well as see what's inside better too. |
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| A bright yellow lining inside with a divided slip pocket plus I divided it again for a pen pocket as well. |
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| On the other side of the lining is a zippered pocket and behind the zipper pocket is a slip pocket too. |
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| As well as all the pockets, there is a key leash with a swivel hook so you can hook your ring full of keys to the leash and be able to find your keys faster and easier. |
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| while not part of the instructions, I added some Peltex stabilizer and quilted it and then added purse feet to the bottom of the tote. |
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| My fat little birdie approves of this tote, lol! Happy toting. |
