Last few days have been rainy, dark, and cold so I decided to brighten things up by making a new happy looking tote bag.
Not bad, right? I finally gave purpose to an orphan block that was on my design wall for months. I made my own simple pattern to waste as little of the epp block as
possible and added some stripes (because you can never have too many
stripes in my opinion).
These epp shapes are called coffins :( but some people refer to them as
lozenges and that's what I call them too. Referring to pretty things as coffins is way too
creepy for me. I got mine here. They carry different sizes, mine are 3" wide ones.
I then used this gorgeous fairy tale fabric from my stash for the back,
even added a zipper closure. And thus one happy, bright, and very functional tote was born :)
Finished size of this tote is 13" x 12" x 3". I made handles slightly longer that usual (they are 22" long) because I wanted to be able to sling the tote over my shoulder.
And, once I figure out how PDF files work, I'll post a tutorial and pattern for the tote. Fingers crossed, I have so much techy stuff to learn.
Svetlana
This is so pretty and the stripey handles and sides set it off perfectly. Would love a tute, I have an orphan block that would be perfect to turn into a tote bag.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! I love the zip!
ReplyDeleteLove your lozenges! And a brill way to put them to good use! Glad to know another b&w stripey fan! Jxo
ReplyDeleteSvetlanko, je nadherna! Moc se ti povedla, krasna a vesela :) Mej krasne dny! Jola
ReplyDeleteOm! This is so great! Love your cheerful prints!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Great use of hexies!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!! And I love it zips!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it so much!!! Cant wait for a tutorial, its such a fabulous shape!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The stripes just make it!
ReplyDeletegorgeous,well done on a beautiful finish.xx
ReplyDeletewhat a great bag and love how you have put the zipper in, will eagerly await the tutorial for this one
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely patchwork and great colours. I also would like to know how to add a zipper to a tote. and how to attach binding for machine sewing. I have tried all ways under the sun and still can't get perfect result.
ReplyDeleteNot bad at all - really nice :)
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing!! I love being introduced to the coffin/lozenge shape....I'm a hide fan oh hexies, but now I need some of these!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag. The lozenge shape is so fun! I love the black and white accent. It looks awesome against those bright, happy colors! I love the fairy tale fabric on the back too!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this! So many wonderful elements! Great job!
ReplyDeleteDarling bag! I would like to make one! Coffin shape creeps me out too! Lozengen sounds much better :) Can't wait for your tut!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this bag is cheerful and happy. Just right for spring.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this bag. I love EPP and this is amazing. Can't wait to see the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThis is so whimsical and fun! Those stripes are adorable.
ReplyDeleteso cute, and I would love to see a tute - its hard to find a pattern for a tote bag with a zipper :)
ReplyDeleteThis is more than darling and love your use of that unusual EPP shape - nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bag
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Svetlana! I love the stripes too!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I like lozenges much better than coffins too :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I was just going to ask for a tute! You're so smart :) It's a gorgeous bag - we'll all want one!
ReplyDeletexx
That is a beautiful bag! I remember when you started working on the EPP patchwork. Your fabric choices are always so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and colorful. I like the lozenge shapes and the way you put in the zipper. I am looking forward to your tutorial .
ReplyDeleteI was browsing the internet to find the best deals on Coach Tote Bags and now I am here. I love your creativity and color scheme is so cute in this bag.
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