Case Study: Tailored Totes
Description
The Case Study series revolves around a container design that is sturdy, yet soft. With a padded core and simple cuboid shape, the architecture lends itself to a number of storage and transport applications. The straightforward construction process involves basic sewing and crafting techniques. A number of looks from clean utilitarian to boutique designer are possible depending on fabric and embellishment choices.
The Tailored Tote is a stylish, functional, durable means of toting items galore, including:
Art supplies
Beach gear
Cosmetics
Baby items
Wrapped Food and beverages
Sewing/Knitting supplies
Tools
Toys
General purse stuff
The interior structure makes the bag stand upright, even when empty. With lots of exterior and interior pocket options (including divided pockets for crayons, pencils, and pens), you can truly tailor this bag to your specific needs.
Patterns and instructions are included to make 16”w x 10”h bags with handbag and shoulder bag strap options.
Materials:
-Light to medium weight fabric
-Heavyweight fusible interfacing
-Fleece
-6mm Craft Foam
-Magnetic Fastener Set for the closure (optional)
-Fabric marking pen/pencil
-Regular glue Stick
-Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
-Cutting implements for fabric and foam
*Note: These are downloadable instructions and patterns for making a tote. Since it is a download, a window will open to download and when you are signed into your user account at the time of purchase, it will also be located in the "My Library" section of your user account immediately after purchase.
*Note: These are downloadable instructions and pattern for making an item. Since it is a download, a window will open to download and when you are signed into your user account at the time of purchase, it will also be located in the "My Library" section of your user account immediately after purchase.
Copyright
Case Study: Tailored Totes. Copyright © 2010 by Carla Hegeman Crim. All rights reserved. No part of this eBook may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission from the author. The patterns contained within are copyrighted, but may be used by crafters to produce items for resale provided the pattern was purchased from me or an authorized dealer.
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Reviews
Zingelmann, Audra - April 8th, 2012
Great tote to make. Good, clear instructions. Great to embroider on.