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mmjryoung
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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 Posted - 09/21/2006 : 4:20:41 PM
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Don't know where else to post this so I'll try here.
I want to sew an oilcloth tote bag to use as bags for knitted gifts. Found a website of bags/www.tannerbananer.com that are already made but want to make my own. This is a simple tote bag with a bottom and maybe gussets on the side. Have been to the library and taken out books but nothing is what I want. Have been to JoAnn Fabrics and patterns are like $14,,,wow! Anyone have any suggestions where I might find a tote bag pattern to my liking?
Thanks
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nursemom
Warming Up
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 4:53:28 PM
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Here is one http://henriettashandbags.com/free-handbag-patterns.html
and I think if you look at Nancy's notions under free patterns there might be another. Oh ya... home and garden tv's website also has some bag patterns for free. I also found a free download from a company called wildthings. If the above link doesn't work just type in henriettashandbags.com and follow the link to free patterns. |
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itssewnice@hotmail.com
Warming Up
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 9:41:13 PM
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JoAnne Fabrics often has patterns on sale for $.99 or $1.99. Go to the store and sign up for the flyers to be sent to your home or check in your Sunday newspaper.
Also, local quilt shops propably will have patterns. There are a ton of books and individual patterns out right now on tote bags and purses.
Check online on the sites of the sewing machine manufacturers for free patterns and ideas. My favorite for patterns is www.janome.com
Good luck,
Kathie
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truly violet
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 09/22/2006 : 03:40:03 AM
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on hgtv on the website there is that carol duvale
( or however you spell her name)
they have a pattern for a tote....
actually they really are NOT hard....
but fiddly to explain
( I make them for me all the time, as well as pockabooks, tool bags etc)
http://www.hgtv.com/
ok that is the link
in the search function put in
tote bag
and look at just the first page you will get ( see it below)
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Beach Bag Tote
Shown on: Carol Duvall Show CDS-412
Leather and Linen Tote Bag
Guest Tammy O'Connell and sewing expert Susan Kahlje demonstrate how to make a stylish tote bag out of leather and linen.
Shown on: Sew Much More SMM-130
Painted and Beaded Tote Bag
Janet Taylor Pickett is a college professor of art history and a single mother. After teaching for years, she finally decided to take a sabbatical to explore her artistic side. In this project, she shares a discovery from that exploration--a painted and beaded tote bag.
Shown on: Crafters Coast to Coast HCC2C-129
Duct Tape Tote Bag
Make a tote bag with that most versatile of do-it-yourself material duct tape!
Shown on: Carol Duvall Show CDS-1916
Baby Tote Bag
Milinda Lawless sews a dinosaur baby tote bag.
Shown on: That's Clever! HCLVR-139
Recycled Jeans Car-Themed Tote
Rebecca Yaker was a Russian langauge and literature major in college. When she couldn t figure out what to do with that degree combo, she took an internship in fashion design. She loves making wearable art, costumes and whimsical clothes. In this project, she makes an car-themed tote bag.
Shown on: Crafters Coast to Coast HCC2C-137
Tote Bags
A great big bag perfect for summer outings.
Shown on: Sew Perfect SEW-326
Fabric-Scraps Tote Bag
Designer Mimi Basseri shows an easy way to fashion tote bags from fabric scraps.
Shown on: Smart Solutions SSL-641
none of this will matter in 100 years.......
except I will finally be at my goal weight...vi
http://notashyviolet.blogspot.com/ ~now with chickens!
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mmjryoung
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2006 : 05:12:44 AM
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| Awesome! Thanks so much. All suggestions are great. I know this is "off" knitting topic but figured someone on this site would know. And I will be using bags for knitted gifts. Thanks again! |
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candym
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 09/23/2006 : 2:06:49 PM
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| Craftster.net has tutorials that might help you go step by step. |
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