As you wander around your homeschool conventions, conferences, and book fairs you may find yourself wishing for a tote bag that has a pocket in just the right place. Or, maybe, you sometimes desire a shoulder strap, but other times require shorter handles. The solution to this puzzling problem? Make your own tote bag!
The first tutorial has been previously posted on the Porch, and you can find that post HERE. I must say, that this tutorial was very easy, as my own mother, who can hardly sew at all, was able to create this tote bag.
I also found this other tutorial, that I liked a little better, at Not So Fancy Nancy. Now, back when my mother was quite pleased with the success of her first tote, she bought some fabric to make another one for me. However, as time went by, and interest waned, it was forgotten. When I thought of making a tote bag, that was the material I decided to use. Here you can see my new bag, in all of its unique glory, as well as our Siamese cat, Minnie Mouse.
You will notice that it has both a shoulder strap, and short handles. The bag is also deep and wide, which will be useful for library trips, or book fairs. I made a few adjustments, by adding some interfacing to make it a little stronger, and making it 5 inches smaller than the tutorial specifies. The bag was easy to make, and I love the result! So, now, off you all go to your sewing machines, to make one for yourself.
Taneil Linschied enjoys crafts of all kinds. You can find her blogging at Defective Compositions.
