Totes-aka- lesson in frustration 101!

[psha]

Well, I tried my hand at making a couple of totes. The first one (brown and blue) was quite easy and just a basic tote. THEN, I moved on to a recessed zipper tote(green). I learned a few things about myself doing this one. My seam ripper has become my new best friend. I'm thinking of naming her and setting a place for her at the dinner table! Second, I am apparently a very visual learner..over and over again! I am also stubborn. When my zipper foot wouldn't work, I had the option of just doing it by hand..maybe 15 minutes worth of work. Nope! Instead, I spent over an hour trying to sew it with a regular foot. As I said..stubborn.
I think I need therapy over that one.
However in the end I did finish it, and I must say I think it is rather cute.

[kelandspence]

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yes... definitely very cute ! Love the colors, especially on the green and black one ! I want to make one but the instructions that I have are a little confusing !

Kelley

[Mia]

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They are both really cute Kelley .... thanks for sharing your photos. I have found a few that are confusing also. I want a tote that has lots of pockets... so I'm still searching
Hugs
Mia

[bakermom]

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Youur bags are very cute!
I've been sewing for years are there are still things that give me fits! Recessed zippers are are one of those things!

[mrswindy4]

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Very nice!! Love the brown and blue one!

Did you use a paper pattern for that one, or did you find the pattern online? I'm looking for a basic pattern, my Grand daughter (3) needs something she can carry all her Littlest Pet Shop toys around in...they multiply!

[Leigh]

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Those are so cute. I just bought a pattern but won't have time to try it out for a while. Thanks for sharing.

[debinmalaga]

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Really cute bags! Good job!

[quiltingtrish]

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They both turned out great! Me and zippers - that's another story.

Hugs,

[Loonwatcher]

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Very beautiful. I'm not brave enough to do a zipper (although I'd love a zippered bag). Last (and only) zipper I ever put in was in Jr. High sewing class - way back in 1968 - OMG!

[suzette58]

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They both turned out wonderful. I love them

[RFREE]

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Great job! They are both great. I especially like the blue one.

[tamsterg7]

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Oh - so sorry you had all that frustration. But, your bags are beautiful and I'm sure the next zipper will be much easier!

[Angela Ryerse-Multhaupt]

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The bags are very cute! I haven't tried to make one YET...hopefully soon though.

[magx]

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I love them. very practical and very cute. I fall im love with the blue fabric... What did you used?

[Sammy]

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It was well worth all the hard work, they are both really beautiful bags. Well Done xx