a tote bag problem

[snowkitten_36]

Hi all. I could really use some ideas. I have created my own tote but have ran into a snag. I have a design that I would like in the upper corners of my bag. My problem is that I don't want the designs sewn together on the sides. Please, how do I fix this? I can place a gusset on the sides but then how do I box my corners? Thank you for your help!

[Quiltfreestyle]

Re: a tote bag problem

Would it work to shift the design slightly towards the middle of the bag? Can you tell how much would be taken up by boxing the corners & move it that much towards the center?

[snowkitten_36]

Re: a tote bag problem

The designs are two Grandmother's Fans with a Dresden in the center. They are only in the top two corners not the bottom.

[Quiltfreestyle]

Re: a tote bag problem

Is it too late to make the whole bag wider? If so all I can think of is gussets. If you made the gussets rectangular as tall as the bag & as wide as you want, when you sew it in it would be square on the bottom (I think).
I'm trying to visualize in my head but I don't think I've had enough coffee yet. LOL

[Pandabear]

Re: a tote bag problem

What about adding a small border that will fold into the sides instead of your design?

[Quiltfreestyle]

Re: a tote bag problem

See? I knew someone else here would chime in with a good idea!!

[snowkitten_36]

Re: a tote bag problem

Thank you I did not think of that that is wonderful idea!