I scored lots of madras last week for $2 a yard and couldn't think of a better project than a fun and functional summer tote.
There's always room in your collection for another bag, right?! I hope so.
The best part is that the exterior and lining of the bag is made with 1/2 yard cuts, so I think in total my bag cost me around $8, not to shabby. Plus I won't feel bad kicking it around at the library, ice cream shop, and around town.
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fabulous Anna! I love the outside pockets!
I love it! Those outside pockets are fab. Off to check out the pattern...
Very cute. Like Jess, I love the outside pockets!
Super cute and great bag.
jessica
Yet another wonderful bag, Anna. I think the outer pockets are genius.
So cute Anna! I need a bag like that, and I love the madras! I can't wait to see what other projects we see it popping up in :).
Hello from Poland :). I've just discovered your blog & it's AMAZING. I love the idea of free pattern month as well. BTW I also sew at home and blog about it http://longredthread.wordpress.com/ Fell free to check it out :).
Great job Anna, I absolutely love this bag!!
luv the checked fabric!!beautiful!!!
You make the best bags Anna. I still need to make the pintuck pillow.
p.s. I redid my invisible zipper tutorial and I think it's easier.
love love love this bag. Totally cute!
What a perfect bag for the summer...I could so use that to lug stuff to all sorts of places!
very cute! i love it.
Great great bag- I have a Cath Kidston one similar to this but you have definitely improved on it! Very useable!
Super nice!! I love all the room and pockets.
Super cute bag, Anna! I still want to see that bracelet though:).
That is perfection in a tote.
great tote! i just made three tote bags this week that are super similar. wacky!
YOU and YOUR totes = h.e.a.v.e.n.
X, H.
great all-purpose bag anna...love it!
perfect church bag too.
Really nice, Anna! Perfect fabric for summer!:)
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [21 May 02:15am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
Great bag, Anna! I love the yellow lining! Erin
Really cute! Love the plaid!
Where did you score the $2/yd madras cloth?! I'm so curious, would love to get some to make a simple blanket!
The bag is fabulous by the way, my fav part is the outside pocket! Love the bias tape addition :) Thanks for making the free pattern/tut!
Sorry Dalya, I forgot to mention that the madras came from my local hancock fabrics. :) It was an awesome score.
Beautiful tote! I love the details- it makes me want to go on a picnic!
I don't think you can ever have too many bags!
I love this tote and the fabric you used is so cute!
So cute Anna and the madras is fantastic!!!
i have just finished this tote tonight and it looks fab but i think i would make the handles a bit longer next time thanks for the tute
Love the bag, Anna. I really like the bright yellow lining peeking out. Love madras!
A great summer tote, and really easy to sew, for beginners like me as well! You find my version on:
http://nadelundgabel.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/my-first-bag/
I love the madras print! It's so happy and summery. :)
I found you via Grosgrain but wanted to come over to comment. I just finished my bag tonight! That's the fastest I've ever found a project, purchased the supplies, and completed it. I too love a good exterior pocket. I added a snap to close the bag. Thanks for sharing the easy-to-follow pattern.
love it!
Hey Anna! I was just wondering if the 14" measurement on the handles is correct - they look longer in the picture. Can't wait to make one of these! Thanks for another great tutorial!
Hey Darcy. Yep you're right, I had made a typo on the measurements, so they're supposed to be 24" long each. :) Sorry about that! I also noted it in the comments section at grosgrain.
That makes way more sense - I was guessing 28 so I was pretty close :-) Thanks again, you are clearly very on top of things!
Oh good, I thought I had giant arms. I pinned them at 14" and decided no way that would work.
I just finished my second bag as a gift for my mom's birthday. Thanks again for sharing the tutorial.
This bag is so pretty + practical that i had to to made my own one :)
You can see it here:
http://hanna-herz.blogspot.com/2011/07/sumer-madras-tote.html
Thanks!
sunny greetings from Spain,
Sylvia
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