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.
Jacinta says
Wow you are so clever! You made the pattern up yourself? I’d love to make one.
Claudia Bettencourt says
Please post the pattern!!!! pretty please? That is so lovely!!!
Roslyn@Sew Delicious says
Great fabric! Where is it from? You should definitely do a pattern, I think heaps of people would LOVE it.
thingsforboys says
The fabric is from Spotlight…ok, I’ll make up the pattern.
Cliodana says
love it so much space and the fabric is amazing
Regina says
I would love to see a pattern for the library tote…i’m a library geek! nice job and cute bag! thanks!
Trish says
I 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!
Jenni says
This design looks fantastic. A great size and shape bag, uses would far exceed just library. Would love the pattern.
Anonymous says
love to have a pattern of your bag. would use it every day. 🙂
purplerose says
What a neat bag!! Well done and yes please to a pattern 🙂
Sonya Drinkwater says
i would love the pattern! so very, very cool!
Anonymous says
I would love the pattern. I could also use this as a bag for the kids towels for swimming too
Yvonne Tan says
Beautiful, can you make one for me and i pay you the workmanship ? hee
Debbie says
Looks perfect. I’d love to make one
Anonymous says
Wow! What a gorgeous bag! I’d love the pattern too please 🙂
Eli Reed says
Would love a pattern as well. I love everything about this!
Mellita says
LOVE this bag! It is just gorgeous. I’m another who’ll be stalking your blog for a pattern!
Sue says
Love it! Also stalking for the pattern!
Mel says
I’d love the pattern too please! Beautiful bag…
The Warped and The Weft says
Wow! 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!
thingsforboys says
Thanks everyone! I’ll post up the pattern next week.
Trudie says
That’s awesome, exactly what I need for library trips for my 3 kids 😀 LOVE your choice of fabric 🙂 Can’t wait to see the pattern.. thanks
Anonymous says
Yes please could I have a copy of the pattern too!!!
Love the Bag !!!
Lorinda 20 August 2012
Reema says
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
Anonymous says
Yes Please I would love the pattern It looks wonderfull.Thanks
Anonymous says
Love this bag! Would love the pattern too!
lej619 says
LOVE 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!!!!
creativemum says
I 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.
Cassandra says
Love this bag! That fabric is gorgeous too 🙂
Michelle says
Love this bag! The fabric is fantastic but, even more so, the bag is awesome… It is so versatile. Pattern please!
Melia says
I would love a pattern, this bag is so cute and I have been looking for a good library bag.
Flash says
Looks like I’m not the only one who wants the pattern to make this bag. It’s a good one.
Cleo Fitzgerald says
What a awesome looking bag!! perfect for the beach though!!! Ill Get on the long list of — ill love a pattern too!!!
thanks
Cleo
cleo (AT) techgear.co.za
Julie says
Please may I be considered for a copy of the pattern. It is a brilliant size bag.
stephchows says
I 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 🙂
Ann Martin says
Beautiful bag! I really love the fabrics you chose.
Creme Rose. says
I love the bag I’d love the pattern !
shirley says
Absolutely 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.
Laura says
Love 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.
becky says
would love a tutorial for your library bag. Thanks Becky
Amanda Storey says
Oh yes a pattern please! What a great bag!
kikiandsammy says
tutorial & pattern, please… thanks. that bag looks awesome!
Melissa says
Would love to see a pattern!
Jamee Regalado says
please post the pattern I love the bag and would love to make one before school starts for myself
Jamee Regalado says
your awesome =) cant wait til u publish it
thingsforboys says
Hi everyone, thanks for the great response! The pattern is now available in my shop. You can find the details here
tash @ littlebitofthyme says
gorgeous bag – and I too, will choose books based on their cover. My daughter has a skirt made from that material. love
MrsArtLady says
Love 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?!
lauralgrisham@yahoo.com