A Ladybug Tote

For the last few days I've been designing and sewing a tote for my Mother-In-Law. It's theme was focused around ladybugs. First the measuring and drafting if a plan that fits a 10 x10 book.



From the picture you can see I'm planing to have a see through pocket. Sewing decorative vinyl is extremely time consuming because you have to be patent and slow. It took me two pieces and lots of failures before I managed it. Next was sewing the inner pockets that are designed to hold pens and note cards.



After that I assembled all the pieces and sewed in a nice brite red lining.



My final step was to stitch around the top to insure durability as books are pulled in and out.

Beads & A Little Scrap Fabric....

Today's project.... A hand made small tote bag. Totes are such handy things to have around. You never know when you might need one. From small to large sizes the pattern can be quite easy to make. But to jazz up this small tote I added a little beadwork. Take a look!



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