Nautical Tote Bag

Hello,

I made another tote bag using the Lapin Noir pattern from Sara at Sew Sweetness.

I loved all of the details she included in the pattern, like an outside pocket for your cell phone, an outside zippered pocket, two different types of handles for either your shoulder or over your wrist, a zippered pocket inside and two additional pockets inside.

I also added an extra zipper on the back of the tote for more storage. I also used 3 different colored zippers red, white and blue.

I can't wait to sport this tote around town.

Also, I am testing another pattern for Sara and that will be posted soon.

I am linking up with these parties, Remodelaholic, More the Merrier and TCB.

I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Happy Mother's Day!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Mother's Day.

Here is one of the presents I made my Mom (I love the fabric so much that I made the same one for myself :-) and a bracelet as well.

I also made my MIL a different tote bag. It has a beautiful blue and cream toile with the same blue liner inside. The pictures of the bracelet and my MIL's tote got deleted off my card :-( I am going to ask them to take pictures and send them to me.

Enjoy your special day everyone!!

All my best,

My First Reversible Tote Bag

I finished my tote bag today. I am so pleased with how it came out. We started out with a simple pattern and cut out the fabric.

I had a few mishaps with my sewing machine. The first one was a bent needle and when I replaced that one...the new one broke. I am so glad our instructor Sue told us to buy extra needles and to bring them, because after I replaced that second new needle...a few moments later that one broke. Sue helped me again and the reason for the breaking needles was my bobbin & the area that holds the bobbin in wasn't sitting correctly in my machine. So, after those ordeals I was in business. I fell behind the other girls with instruction and had to play catch-up.

Well, after some trying moments here is my finished bag.

We started on our PJ pants after we finished our totes. We learned how to read a pattern, how to cut it according to our measurements. Once I finish those I will post pictures when they are completed. It is so amazing the feeling of accomplishment when you make something...I know you can all agree with me on that :-)

Have a wonderful evening!!

A Tote Bag Is Being Born

Well, its been a busy week. My in-laws were in town from upstate NY from Thursday until this morning. They were here for E's birthday which was on Saturday. We had a lovely time and I took my MIL to Hobby Lobby...she was in heaven. Talk about sensory overload for her. We picked up knitting needles, yarn and she taught me how to knit and was the perfect teacher. So, I guess I hit the jackpot with my Mom teaching me how to sew and my MIL teaching me to knit. Thanks Mom H & Mom S!!

For Sewing class today, we had to bring in our sewing machines, fabric and other supplies needed for class. BTW, if anyone is interested in a very easy to use, stable and durable sewing machine tote bag visit Tutto Luggage. They have all different types of luggage to meet all your needs.

Our instructor Sue had us cut out our fabric for our reversible tote bag. I love the patience Sue has with us. Regardless if you never sewed, are a beginner or advanced Sue is exactly the type of instructor I love learning from and I actually thrive more in that type of environment. I will post pictures next week of the process the tote bag went through.

I have missed reading all of your blogs and I am currently in the process of doing so. Also, thank you for all of your lovely and sweet comments you posted last week.

Happy Birthday E!!! I hope you had a wonderful birthday and all of your wishes come true!! I love you so very much!!