Fin

Finished the tote bag this morning. Robert sewed the straps, which seemed to do better with a thicker needle (which we found out only after the first needle broke). The liner went in nicely, although it somehow was a good 1/2 smaller than the outside bag, which isn't good for business. Also, the bad top seam I mentioned in my previous post turned out to be a real downer when the bag was put together. In hindsight I should have re-sewn that seam.

I think I should probably re-make this bag with new fabric. The second time around it's sure to be a bit easier and thus, nicer. Maybe I'll make one with one of my nieces in mind. I'd also like to try the larger single strap version and maybe add some buttons for accents.


Anyway, here's the finished product.

I'm off today to the fabric store to buy more STUFF. This hobby is getting pretty expensive and so far all I have to show for it is a poorly assembled handbag. On today's shopping list: walking foot, batting, pattern paper and a snap. Tomorrow there's a big sale at Rimmon fabrics in West LA, so I'm hoping to procure fabrics for another baby quilt, another tote bag, and possibly a pair of stuff elephants.