Friday, 27 June 2014

Strawberry Summer Tote

Remember this strawberry print? Well, here is something else I made using this berry pretty cotton. As I promised, it's the last project that was inspired by this fabric. For now anyway.


It's a Strawberry Summer Tote. I know, Summer is still so far away in Southern Hemisphere but for some strange reason I don't feel that way at all, even Christmas seems like just around the corner. The tote is small, I am still struggling with projects on a larger scale, but it's big enough to fit in all the necessities that a girl might need on a warm summer day walk.


I made a quilted lining in Shell Pink and I reinforced the exterior with Vilene iron-on interfacing. It gives the tote a more puffy shape, exactly what I was looking for.


A small label inside and a pocket, just a few details to give the tote some character. The handles are made of raw heavy weight linen, the same that I used for the pretty tags. The back side of the bag is made of medium weight linen.


I really like how this summer tote turned out. I couldn't help myself adding one of the strawberries. I just love how it dangles while you walk with the tote.


Have a great weekend! Larisa xo
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  1. Bossymamma28 June 2014 at 00:24

    I am so in awe of your neatness and your finishing touches, Larisa. It's lovely.

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    1. Larisa28 June 2014 at 01:28

      Dina, thank you very much for your comment! To be honest with you, I still surprise myself with my patience when it comes to sewing. :-)

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  2. Gina28 June 2014 at 01:18

    now that is a darling summer bag!!! What are the dimensions of the bag? Did you make up the pattern? is the back the same as the front; i know you said the back is a medium weight linen but it looks like strawberries wrap around to the back? I am full of questions today :)

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    1. Larisa28 June 2014 at 01:36

      Thank you very much, Gina! You are full of questions and that's great. :-) Yes, I made up the pattern, it was adjusted along the way. The back is plain linen, the same as the front middle panel (but I think the strawberry back would've been even better but I felt sorry to use up this print). The size of the tote is approximately 20cm (hight without the handles) by 20cm (width) and the bottom is 20cm by 10cm. I should've taken more photos to make it clear.

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