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Sewing: Night Owl's Tote Bag
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Night Owl's Tote Bag

Night Owls - Cats Tote

Night Owls - Cats Tote
Inside View
Snowball and Powderpuff
Base of Tote Bag

Instructions

I do not use patterns. I have ideas in my head. The bag is lined with the same backing fabric behind the cats. the pocket inside is in black with the stars inside it. I have yet to sew in my gift label.

I am always surprised with the finished product. I am very happy with this one.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Functional

For: Women

Style: Casual, Retro / Vintage, Whimsical, Outdoorsy, Hipster, Mod, Funky, Cute


Materials

Cotton Fabric, Threads, Glue

What was your inspiration?

I have been making a few tote bags and giving them to my family and friends. My niece wanted one and as I have been doing the pictorial Quilt Course and she loves her cats I thought I would have a go at some cats. Her cats are Black and White and Grey and White so I thought it would be better if I did something totally different. I hope she likes it.

What are you most proud of?

It looks better in real life than in the photo and I am very proud of it. I love it. I have been enjoying doing the Pictorial Quilt Course and I like to make things that are functional. More people will get to see these items if they are out and about!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take a deep breath and enjoy the process. I don't use a pattern it just evolves as I go along. This started out as a different idea in my head!!! Had to change as I went along.

 

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gmsbadger on craftsy.com
Dec 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I'm new to Craftsy and like this cat bag I see listed under free projects, but I cannot find how to download or view the instructions for this. I particularly want to download the two cats on the front of the bag.
Tandunn on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Google cat cartoon images. You will find them there! I did a Pictorial Quilting Course on Craftsy and learnt how to do them through that. It would be worth your while to join the class, they are very reasonable at the moment.