After seeing the tote that I made for Jemma, a dear friend explained her dilemma. The handle of her sewing machine broke off a couple of years ago, and she has been having great difficulty lugging it around. Would I possibly consider making her a tote for her sewing machine? Why yes, I replied!
She wanted something bright and cheery. I hope that this is cheery enough!
I added feet to the bottom.
She wanted plenty of pockets and pouches. The pink pocket on the side is for her scissor. There are two slit pockets on the inside. One nice sized zipper pocket on the inside. A slit pocket on the front and 3 pouches. The one on the left is for the foot peddle and cord. The one on the right is for notions with 2 slit pockets on the inside. The small one out front is for bobbins. I sure hope that she likes them.
STATS:
tote - 8d x 16L x 12 1/2 h
handles - 12 1/2 in drop
Threading My Way bags/totes linky party!room to drop the machine down into the tote. That was a little secret from Very Bradley!
foot peddle pouch - 8 x 7 with a 9 in zipper
notions pouch - 8 x 8 with a 9 in zipper
bobbin pouch - 3 1/2 x 4
Making this tote and these pouches was so much fun. I do NOT use a pattern, I make my own!
Linking to Anything Goes Monday with Marelize as our great hostess! Threading My Way linky party!
Wow! I love that fabric. It most definitely is cheery.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she's going to love them :-)
Wow this tote packs a powerful punch of colour, design and vibrancy, Miss Vicki!! Love, love, love it!!
ReplyDeleteYou are too clever for words! You should be selling these patterns! I'm sure there would be people lined up to buy them! And I am certain your friend will be thrilled with your handiwork!
ReplyDeleteThis is fab! Love the fabric and those feet are genius! Happy New Year :)
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again! You never cease to amaze me with your pouch and tote making talent, Vicki. What a wonderful friend you are. She will be floored!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags! The full set is amazing...anyone would love them!
ReplyDeleteThese totes are gorgeous Vicki! I am kind of jealous of your tote making ability! Thanks for sharing these with us!
ReplyDeleteI am giving away a fat quarter bundle on my blog today! I would love for you to come over and enter! Happy New Year!
Inspiring Creations Giveaway
Vicki, that bag is beautiful! Your friend will be so happy and proud to carry it. You are so talented! Hope all is well with you and family :).
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is one lucky friend you have!! Beautiful tote and pouches!!
ReplyDeletewow what a great set! So jealous :)
ReplyDeleteThats gorgeous! Love the fabrics. They make a beautiful set.
ReplyDeleteOoh I'm drooling now! What fabulous fabrics and even more fabulous bags!!
ReplyDeleteOoh I'm drooling now! What fabulous fabrics and even more fabulous bags!!
ReplyDeleteit's lovely! gorgeous fabric. I really need to make one of these - I have a handle on my machine but I always take it to guild meetings with its cover on so lug it under my arm!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!! LOVE the color!
ReplyDeleteHi! This is fantastic set! Looks so beautiful and practical! I would be happy to Carry that bag every day! x Teje
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabrics! And definitely cheery! :) Love how the tote turned out!
ReplyDeleteKim
http://tiesthatbindquilting.wordpress.com/
WOW!!! They are beautiful!!! Your friend is very lucky indeed! Great, great, job!
ReplyDeleteYour bags are amazing! I tried making some last summer with no where near the success you had. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThose are brilliant!! She is sure to love them and you are a sweet friend to do it. I am very impressed that you don't use a pattern. I am a bit intimidated by doing bags myself. :-) Well done!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.busyneedle.ch
great set! they look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteFabby bags - your friend should be thrilled with these, they're delightful :)
ReplyDeleteoh Vicki! You are the tote bag queen! your bags always look so crisp and perfect! I love your fabrics too!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch for linking up with Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Oh wow, you worked so hard on this. This would be so nice to have. You did a great job. Like your fabric choices too. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteWow you put a lot of nice touches to this sewing machine bag and all the little pouches are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWell she will definitely know which bag and machine is her's, haha! What a lovely friend you are :)
ReplyDeleteYou've thought of everything! Bright fun fabric and a great set of bags.
ReplyDeleteHi, I've featured your bags today...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.threadingmyway.com/2014/06/threading-your-way-features_22.html
this is so fun & fresh! visiting from Threading Your Way link party - would love a visit back *wink*
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteYour friend must have been absolutely thrilled to receive this set. This is an amazing set. Such great attention to the small details.
Michelle :o)
http://stitchunpickrepeat.blogspot.com.au/