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Sewing: Orange Crush Tote Bag
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Orange Crush Tote Bag

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Stupendous Stitching: Adventures in Surface Design »

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Funky, Cute, Whimsical


Materials

Batik fabric, decorative thread, rick rack, bead string, rattail cording

What was your inspiration?

This was my first Stupendous Stitching project and I wanted to make the fabric into something practical like a tote bag.

What are you most proud of?

I really like all the texture and colors.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I used a fat quarter of Batik fabric to start. Then after Stupendous Stitching, I folded the piece in half. It was too short for a bag,, so I sewed two pieces of black fabric to both ends. I quilted some gold lines on the black fabric to tie in with the gold thread on the main fabric.

 

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dianem422 on craftsy.com
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow!
ViolaToffie on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I think this is really great! Both the bags are unique - I would be really pleased if I could do half as good.. x
SweetJasmine on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
thanks! And I know you can do a great job too!
Fire Girl on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
really wonderful. What pattern did you use for the tote? thanks for the inspiration
SweetJasmine on craftsy.com
Nov 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
No pattern. I used a fat quarter of Batik fabric to start. Then after Stupendous Stitching, I folded the piece in half. It was too short for a bag,, so I sewed two pieces of black fabric to both ends. I folded my fabric in half and sewed the sides. I took another piece of fabric for the lining and measured the same size as the outer piece.
Linda74Sews on craftsy.com
Oct 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautifully done. Your stitching embellishments are inspiring. I look forward to your next projects
Dustymae on craftsy.com
Oct 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Eye popping! I love making totes and you have given me some great ideas!
SweetJasmine on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm going to try one of the machine quilting classes next.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So creative! I just might have to change my favorite color from lime green to orange!
SewCheri on craftsy.com
Oct 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very Nice!
Enchante on craftsy.com
Oct 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
what a beautiful bag!
SweetJasmine on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!