Actually, I kinda needed a bag to carry various crap (errr useful stuff) currently diaper/kids stuff, and eventually to take to work when I head back in 2.5 months. So when I saw Noodlehead's Super Tote pattern back when she released it, I knew it would be perfect for both! Sure I could have just downloaded the .pdf, but honestly, if I have the option, I like the tactile paper versions of things, so I contacted my friendly neighbourhood and awesome fabric shop Fabrications and asked if they could order it in. One week later, it was in my hands.
I also picked up some of this awesome arrow fabric from Melody Miller's recent Ruby Star Polka Dot collection, as it just wanted to be on a bag! I'm stockpiling some of it in a different colourway for a dress I think. If I walk around wearing a dress and carrying this bag in the same design, that won't make me look weird right? hehe.
The lining is Boston (midtown) by Jay McCarroll (I love bricks!) with a splash of Echino dots for the interior pockets. The gusset and straps are some twill from good ol' Fabricland. I had thought to use the dots on the gusset, but realized I wanted something more understated so to make the arrow design shine, hence the twill, which I think goes perfect!
Over all, it was a wonderful pattern to sew, no real issues, and I did a few things I hadn't really done before, including putting in a metallic snap (yikes it was easy!) (I also fully lined the front pocket) and putting in the inset lining zipper, which again was way easier then any zipper I've put in clothing!
I did add one little thing to the pattern, and that was to insert some D rings on little tabs between the lining and the exterior fabric at the sides. This is in case I want to add in a longer carry strap to wear the bag across my body for longer walks!
And this bag holds a lot, but is not huge, I think it's kinda the perfect size, and I'm super happy with it.
Now, on to finish the 56 other things on my list!
Oh wow, how absolutely beautiful!!! You're so tallented!
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