Regular readers will probably know of my love for the Library. Once a week Roman and I walk down to the library for story time and to pick up whichever books take our fancy. The thing is, that library books are heavy! I mostly borrow non-fiction and usually choose books based on their covers - how very discriminatory of me! I take them home and then have a flick through. I'd love to flick through them while I'm at the Library, but Roman loves to pull all the books off the shelves, so it's best if I'm quick. This means I end up with a lot of books!
I normally throw them in the bottom of the pram, but the seams are starting to go on my basket, so I thought I should make up a library bag. I wanted it big! Roman loves the word 'big'! Big car, big blankie, now big library bag. It has nice thick straps so I can sling it over my shoulder comfortably and I put a little patch pocket inside to hold our Library cards.
The fabric is part of the newest range from Prints Charming. It's stocked at Spotlight and when I saw it out on the floor this week, I snapped some up right away. I love anything bright and colourful! The outer fabric is cotton drill and the inside is a cotton poplin. They're both lovely fabrics with a great silky feel. I think I'll have to get some more.
If you would like to make your own Big Library Tote Bag, you can find the pattern in my Shop.
Want to add a centre divider pocket to your Big Tote Bag? See the tutorial here.
Wow you are so clever! You made the pattern up yourself? I'd love to make one.
ReplyDeletePlease post the pattern!!!! pretty please? That is so lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric! Where is it from? You should definitely do a pattern, I think heaps of people would LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is from Spotlight...ok, I'll make up the pattern.
ReplyDeletelove it so much space and the fabric is amazing
ReplyDeleteI would love to see a pattern for the library tote...i'm a library geek! nice job and cute bag! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make one for each of my boys. We are at the library at least once a week. I love the fabric you used!
ReplyDeleteThis design looks fantastic. A great size and shape bag, uses would far exceed just library. Would love the pattern.
ReplyDeletelove to have a pattern of your bag. would use it every day. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat bag!! Well done and yes please to a pattern :-)
ReplyDeletei would love the pattern! so very, very cool!
ReplyDeleteI would love the pattern. I could also use this as a bag for the kids towels for swimming too
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, can you make one for me and i pay you the workmanship ? hee
ReplyDeleteLooks perfect. I'd love to make one
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous bag! I'd love the pattern too please :)
ReplyDeleteWould love a pattern as well. I love everything about this!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this bag! It is just gorgeous. I'm another who'll be stalking your blog for a pattern!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Also stalking for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI'd love the pattern too please! Beautiful bag...
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks awesome. We're so glad you like the Prints Charming fabrics, everyone is so excited about it all. Don't forget to check out the Spotlight Facebook page - you're very popular over there too!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I'll post up the pattern next week.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, exactly what I need for library trips for my 3 kids :D LOVE your choice of fabric :) Can't wait to see the pattern.. thanks
ReplyDeleteYes please could I have a copy of the pattern too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Bag !!!
Lorinda 20 August 2012
Hi , I'm in the same boat, need to make a bag that is not girlie , this is perfect as I can put my kids craft things and be able to take it out and about without weighing my handbag down
ReplyDeleteYes Please I would love the pattern It looks wonderfull.Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove this bag! Would love the pattern too!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the bag!! I don't go to the library that much but i do like a great bag for my knitting and sewing and..... thanks ! can't wait to get the pattern and make one for myself! thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteI also love going to the library and take loads of books out at a time. I can't wait to make this big bag! Will end up using it for heaps of my errands I think.
ReplyDeleteLove this bag! That fabric is gorgeous too :)
ReplyDeleteLove this bag! The fabric is fantastic but, even more so, the bag is awesome... It is so versatile. Pattern please!
ReplyDeleteI would love a pattern, this bag is so cute and I have been looking for a good library bag.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'm not the only one who wants the pattern to make this bag. It's a good one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a awesome looking bag!! perfect for the beach though!!! Ill Get on the long list of -- ill love a pattern too!!!
ReplyDeletethanks
Cleo
cleo (AT) techgear.co.za
Please may I be considered for a copy of the pattern. It is a brilliant size bag.
ReplyDeleteI just brought back that book decorate to the library, so fun! I've love LOVE a pattern for this tote, it's adorable! And man do I need a library tote, I'm always checking out too many to carry :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag! I really love the fabrics you chose.
ReplyDeleteI love the bag I'd love the pattern !
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely do a pattern! I love the wide style of it. My library bags are pretty sad. The one I used last year the handles are hanging on by threads. It seems as though we cannot get out of the library without several books each, but I love going to the library and oh how I love books (and cute bags!) and so do my boys.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and the fabrics. I am quite jealous of your libraries, I'd never find a big pile of books worth borrowing from mine.
ReplyDeletewould love a tutorial for your library bag. Thanks Becky
ReplyDeleteOh yes a pattern please! What a great bag!
ReplyDeletetutorial & pattern, please... thanks. that bag looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a pattern!
ReplyDeleteplease post the pattern I love the bag and would love to make one before school starts for myself
ReplyDeleteyour awesome =) cant wait til u publish it
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, thanks for the great response! The pattern is now available in my shop. You can find the details here
ReplyDeletegorgeous bag - and I too, will choose books based on their cover. My daughter has a skirt made from that material. love
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and will be making one soon. But PLEASE, HELP ME FIND THAT AWESOME FABRIC! I've searched the Internet and cannot find it anywhere! Send me an email with a link or two...please?!
ReplyDeletelauralgrisham@yahoo.com