As a teen project for the Summer holidays, Gill and I found a great pattern for a reversible tote bag. It looked great and simple to make … so my first project at GillyMac Designs was to make it up.
The Finished Bag
Method
- I first had to cut out my pattern by Novita Estiti from ‘VeryPurplePerson.com’, I did this on two contrasting coloured fabrics.
- Then I put the right sides together and sewed along the bottom edges, leaving the straps open.
- Then I sewed along the straps (arms holes and openings) and stop stitching after 20cm, I clipped all the round edges, then I pressed everything out and pulled it around the right way round through the straps.
- I then sewed the straps of each set together, I made sure that I sewed each strap to the strap beside it, NOT the strap in front.
- I pressed the seams open and pressed the seams into each other.
- I then top stitched the handles and around the arm holes, I didn’t use a contrasting thread but that could be possible.
What it could be used for
This bag could be used for shopping as it is easy to carry in a hand bag and store away. The bag is strong so could hold food items or any bits and bobs you buy in the shops or on the high-street. It is a fashionable item that can hold any dance kit or sportswear and it easy to hold on your shoulder. It could be used as a school bag as it is strong and if it gets dirty it is easy to wash both sides thoroughly. It can go with anything as there are two sides so could go with any clothes that you are wearing and if you don’t think one side goes with your outfit… try the other side!
It is fun and easy to make and the product is very useful.
