my first little tote bag!

Hi again! I'm so excited to share my first tote bag! I really love it and it's such a cute size, perfect for a little toddler. After looking at so many sewing blogs on how to sew a tote bag, I finally sat down and made one. I guess the tricky part for me is making sure everything comes out the right way and not inside out!

I started this bag last night and finished it this morning. I thought I could finish the whole thing last night but I messed up on the first handle and then had to rip apart the seam and do it again. Nowadays, it seems like the seam ripper is my best friend and not in a good way. It's only about 5.5 inches tall, not including the handles.

I had to really pay attention to how I attached the handles so the fabrics matched.

Here is a side view. It has a flat bottom.

I have another sewing project on my list to do. Hoping it comes out cute too.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Comments

Creations by Shirl said…

Now you the matching coin purse, the matching tissue holder, and the matching eye glass holder...
Great job!

July 29, 2014 at 6:59 PM

Leanne said…

oh this is adorable! you are really knocking out these projects with ease. Great job!!
have a great day!

July 29, 2014 at 7:32 PM

Lynn said…

If I had a little girl this is what I would give her. It is a super sweet creation. Are you going to make big girl totes too? Your sewing skills are growing by leaps and bounds.

July 29, 2014 at 11:15 PM

Rachel Parys said…

It's perfect!! So addictive, huh? I can't wait to see what else you cook up! I have a very long project list....now if I could just get started.....

July 30, 2014 at 4:31 AM

Cheryl said…

Cute bag! And cute size! Looks reversible too! Makes me want to buy cute fabric too! Like for little girl dresses or something, although I think by the time I try to make something my little kid will be a big kid.

July 30, 2014 at 3:04 PM

Denice said…

I gasped and said "Ohhhhhh" as soon as I saw this adorable little bag of yours...JUST.TOO.CUTE!!!!

July 31, 2014 at 3:18 AM

eunice said…

SO KAWAII!!!! Heck, I don't have a little girl but I would want to have this for myself! What a sweet and happy way this would be to carry my lunch to work!

August 2, 2014 at 2:32 PM

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