Wednesday, May 9, 2012

linen project bag

 
 
 
Here is a simple tutorial for a project bag that is both handy and easy to make. I made the one above with one rectangle of white linen, a piece of ribbon and a lot of thinking. I like to make french seams for a  finished look, so it took me a while to put the steps in the right order. I have been inspired by each and every  tutorial, project, quilt and garment I have sewn over the past few years. This is my way of giving back and brightening someone day who might be looking for that perfect 'thing'. This is how I started on my journey in the home-arts. I would seek out free tutorials or read every word of a blog to see how an item was made. It began as totes and bags, then scarfs and then my first quilt. Now I have collected  many quilting books, craft books, quilt patterns and garment books and patterns. There is simply not enough time to do every project, play with all the new fabrics or make and cuddle with each beautiful quilt. So I have to pick and choose.

Now for the preview~

In the photo above I have the Mara Shawl, that I have been diligently knitting,  in the linen bag to give you a basic idea of the size.  What you see there is 2 skeins of DK knitted on the needles with one skein left to be knit and the pattern in a protective sleeve, all in that bag. The finished measurements are  approx. 11 1/4 wide by 12 1/2 high and has a fold over flap.  I can throw my projects in my purse or larger bag and they stay clean and together.

Over the next few days I will post my process, pictures and instructions as clearly as possible. I have divided my photos and project into 4 posts. Of course at any time you may want to jump ahead and complete your bag.  Make them different sizes or use the bags for a variety of projects. Enjoy~

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