Friday is such a fun blogging day, with "Frugal Friday" at Biblical Womanhood (see previous post) and "Sew Crafty Friday" at http://w8ng4him.blogspot.com/ There's such a wealth of talent and brains out there.
Here's my crafty thing of the week. It's a tote bag. This pink-on-brown print caught my eye, and there was barely a yard on the bolt. But I had to have it, LOL! I decided to make a bag out of it, using some beige poplin I already had.
I'm sorry that I don't have the link to this tutorial. I deleted it from my sewing file after I made the bag. It's supposed to have a little strap closure with a button on the front. I'm planning on using this for library books, mostly, so I skipped the closure. But if it looks familiar to you, please lmk and I'll give credit where it is due!
I've been doing a lot of sewing this week. I cut out 2 tops for the spring, both in blue fabric. One is a peasant top and one is a tunic. I can sew them both with the same color thread, so I've been progressing there.
I'm also progressing with the dress I designed. That has been a learning experience for me...next time I adapt a pattern meant for a woven into a knit bodice, I'll use a smaller size. I had to take in very large darts to get this to fit me right, but I'm getting there! And the skirt fits great--I plan to use that pattern (which I did make 100% from scratch) for some springy skirts.
So, what have you in your craft room today??????
9 comments:
The pink and brown bag is very pretty. Pink and brown/blue and brown are very popular right now. I like it! You'll be the most stylish person at the library!
Oh, I love the bag. I can see why you had to have the fabric. I am really into making totes right now... but I need to get started on some spring clothes for the girls!
awesome bag!!! I really want to start sewing more totes!! I'd use them ALL the time, whether for library books or for groceries! LOVE 'EM!!! And I made the mac & cheese and all I can say is "YUUUUUUUUUM!!!" It was a big hit with the kids... so THAT is the best part!!!! Thanks for the recipe!! :) Bridge
The bag is beautiful.
This is so pretty! Like everyone else, I've been busy making totes for groceries and library books and all sorts of things. :-)
I love that fabric. Good job. Everyone seems to be into totes right now. I'm going to have to try my hand at one.
That is a pretty bag.
I think I need to make one myself!
Melinda
I like your book bag. Very pretty. I love books so I have a lot of book bags and I use them for lots of things--my Sunday School Material in one, AWANA stuff in another, my choir music in a third, my prayer meeting stuff in a fourth..I need one for books!!!! This is a return trip to your blog and will be back. Check me out, I now have my own blog! When you checked with Terri, I didn't at that time.
LOVE that bag!!
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