Good Monday, all!
So clearly, this isn't Day 7 of Fancy-Up Your Hosh Pants. That'll be tomorrow! The weather was a little crummy for pictures this weekend, and yesterday was ma'birthday! I chose to give myself a Hosh pass, and instead finished sewing up this Super Tote for my Mama for Mother's Day!
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Check THAT out, right?!
I am absolutely in love with this bag, and I won't lie - I was a little devastated giving it away. Lol, sorry mom. It came together pretty quick though, so I know I'll make one for ME in the near future. I may or may not have just bought all three colorways of Anna Marie Horner's Ghost Wing linen, so that might be happening for this bag.
The name Super Tote is just perfect. It's a really big tote with the added benefit of many pockets to keep everything organized. Super, right?!
This was my first foray into making a bag of this magnitude - in size and in detail. The details are what take this bag from basic tote, to really great looking tote. Seriously, check out this recessed zipper! As a person who throws things (into the car, onto the dining room table, etc...), I wholeheartedly appreciate that design feature.
There is a large pocket on the exterior with a magnetic snap closure. Love that - perfect for books or magazines. And there is a great pleat detail on either side of the bag.
There is some serious Mary Poppins action going on inside this tote. I was thisclose to taking a picture of Emmy sitting inside the thing. So much room!
Also, there are pockets on each side of the interior that you can customize to suit your needs. My mom knits, so I made sure to make a narrow pocket to hold needles.
For scale, a three year old modeling the Super Tote:
So big right?! Love it.
All of the fabrics I used are from Joann's. The exterior is all home decor weight except for the solid white, which is linen (same as this dress), and the light grey interior is quilting cotton.
So there you have it! A really Super Tote! My mama likes it, I'm pleased to report. :)
Have a good day all! Check back tomorrow for MY Hosh refashion!
The pic of your model and the Super Tote is SUPER ADORABLE! I made Noodlehead's Super Tote and gave it away for #giveawayday. I was also very sad to part with it! There will definitely be another one in the works soon!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHaha thank you Trina!! What a great pattern, right!? I can't wait to make one for meeeee. :D
DeleteAw I totally want to see Emmy in a Super Tote! Hehe. It's great, love your print mixing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristin! I know it, shoulda put Emmy in it. Lol :D
DeleteYou're a sewing genius! Katie was playing in her room the other day. I walked in and she was wearing the hat you made for her while playing with the bear your mom made. I ran down to get my phone to take a picture, but of course missed it. Miss you! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteGirl, get outta here!?!?! That's so sweet! So happy to hear the hat still fits little Katie! :D Miss you guys, too - we'll see you soon, I'm sure!
DeleteGorgeous tote bag! It is huge!
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh - I LOVE this! I need to get on a waitlist for the next one!!!
ReplyDeleteSooo good! I have yet to muster up the courage to make a bag! You must make one for you!
ReplyDeleteI need more time to make everything ever! This is on the list!
ReplyDeleteLove how it turned out, it's gorgeous!!!! And I'm so glad you liked the pattern. :)) Makes my day!
ReplyDeleteHow long did it take you to make? I need to make one and need to work out how much time to set aside for it. Thank you.
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