Sewing: Tutu Tote Bag Trio

Tutu Tote Bag Trio

Sew fun for the fan of frills

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Make one or all three of these sassy Tutu bags. They are perfect for your budding ballerina, but you don't have to stop there. Any of these bags will make an adorable diaper bag, book bag, or purse. Perfect for birthday gifts, party favors, or baby showers. If you are a sewing novice or have a variety of sewing skills, these adorable bags are an ideal project. Beginning sewers will feel so accomplished when they master a few of the basics such as gathering and attaching a tulle skirt. Simple and fun; the possibilities are endless.

The Workshop includes instructions for constructing a basic canvas tote bag, plus three UNIQUE bag embellishment styles: the Original Tutu Tote, the Petticoat Tote, and the Classic Tutu Tote.

Follow detailed instructions and photos that guide you STEP-BY-STEP through the process of converting simple craft store bags into three different Tutu Tote styles.

The Original Tutu Tote is simple and sassy. If you are new to sewing try this one out first. The instructions are easy to follow and you will be amazed at the results.

The Petticoat Tote with its flirty skirt takes your skills up a notch; but don't let that stop you. The pattern is simple and straight forward. Imagine the unlimited possibilities with fabric and ribbon combinations!

The Classic Tutu Tote combines the skills learned from the Original Tutu Tote and the Petticoat Tote, but with a twist. This design shows you how to take tulle ribbon spools and create a double tulle skirt for your bag. Always a classic!

As you work on your Tutu Totes, I'm available to answer your questions. As a former teacher, I am excited to help with your project and, hopefully, teach you a few sewing skills. The Workshop includes useful sewing tips and notes that will build your sewing skills for this project and for others to come.

The Tutu Tote Trio is a versatile Workshop. With three different styles to choose from and your creativity - the sky's the limit! Join us in making these simple and fun bags.

Sew many choices -- sew many possibilities. You are only limited by your imagination!

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Category:

Sewing

Skill Level:

level 2 difficulty

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

  • Basic sewing machine skills

Includes:

  • Pattern & instructions
  • Help from pattern designer anytime!
  • Step-by-step photos

You Will Need:

  • 1 Canvas Tote Bag 13½ in. x 13½ in. x 4 in. (34.3 cm x 34.3 cm x 10 cm)
  • 1 roll grosgrain ribbon 1½ in. x 4 yards (3.8 cm x 3.7 m)
  • Thread in coordinating color
  • Large safety pin
  • Scissors
  • Fabric marking chalk or water soluble marking pencil
  • Pins
  • Measuring Tape and/or Ruler
  • Sewing machine
  • Universal sewing machine needles
  • Ball point sewing machine needles
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Rotary cutting wheel (optional)
  • Self-healing cutting mat (optional)
  • Quilter's ruler (optional)

For Original Tote:

  • 2 yards (1.83 m) Tulle (with sparkling surface)

For Petticoat Tote:

  • ½ yard (46 cm) 100% Cotton Fabric (quilting weight)
  • 2 yards (1.83 m) Tulle (with sparkling surface)

For Classic Tutu Tote:

  • 2 Spools of 6 in. (15 cm) Tulle in coordinating colors

About the Designer:

Sugar Pie Chic

Sugar Pie Chic

For me, sewing was instinctive. My mom loves to sew and both of my grandmothers were extremely talented with all types of sewing. When I was very young, I naturally headed to my mom?s sewing scraps and started making doll clothes. At age 12, I received an inexpensive Singer sewing machine for Christmas. After that, I was making almost all of my clothes. As they say, "The rest was history."

Reviews of this Workshop

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Excellent Great Tutorial  September 17, 2012

Love this project. Made 2 already which I posted, and I have a 3rd one on the way. The new one is a Florida Gator Tutu bag... looking forward to making it! Thanks for this project!

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Excellent Tutu Tote Bag  July 9, 2012

I highly recommend this workshop. It's clear instructions made it very easy to complete the bag. I'm on my 4th tote now.

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Excellent   March 8, 2012

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