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Your Versions of The Big Tote Bag Pattern

May 10, 2014 by Abby 7 Comments

Some of my clever readers have been making gorgeous versions of my Big Tote Bag Pattern so I wanted to show off a few of their makes. I always love seeing items people have made using my patterns and tutorials. I get such a rush and it almost feels like I made them too!

One clever lady even made a mini version, printing the pattern at 50%. It was so cute!

I am so in love with this version of the bag by Christina from 2 Little Hooligans! Seen pictured here above and below. The fabric is just gorgeous and I love the metal zip. You can read all about it in her post here.

I would never have thought to quilt the bag and Ros from Sew Delicious has done a wonderful job. I love the scrappy outer fabric too. Check out more photos here.

As part of the Sew Fab Sale, Jane from Buzzmills has made this awesome pool bag! Using the oilcloth is such a clever way to make this bag waterproof and perfect for trips to the beach. I also like how she has joined the straps the other way to give the bag a whole new look!

This is the original version of the bag I made. It’s still my library bag. I think it could probably do with a wash though…it definitely doesn’t look that clean anymore.

The Big Tote Bag

Lastly, here’s another peek at the knitting bag I made. This one features the centre divider pocket. It makes organising things in the bag so much easier and is simple to add. You can see the tutorial for adding the divider pocket here.

Knitting Bag

This was given as a Christmas gift and I really need to make one for myself. I bought enough fabric to make two, so I should get cutting!

Knitting Bag

To buy the pattern for just $5, head on over to my shop here. Or if you’re in a pattern buying kinda mood, check out the great Sew Fab Pattern Sale that it is currently included in. 20 awesome patterns for only $29.95! All the details for the bundle are here. The sale ends soon!

If you’ve made up something from one of my patterns, please let me know in an email or on the Facebook page…I’d love to see it!

 

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  1. Mae says

    May 11, 2014 at 12:09 am

    i simply adore this bag- especially with the zip divider! <3

    Reply
  2. abby @ thingsforboys says

    May 11, 2014 at 9:16 am

    thanks Mae. The divider does give you a lot more options!

    Reply
    • abby says

      June 11, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      cool thanks Mae. The divider does give you a lot more options!

      Reply
  3. Jane from Lil Pip says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Oh so much inspiration there – can’t wait to make one!

    Reply
  4. abby @ thingsforboys says

    May 12, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Can’t wait to see what you whip up!

    Reply
  5. abby says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    nice!

    Reply
    • abby says

      June 11, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      indented comment

      Reply

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