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It’s a really nice option and it is pretty speedy, too! This is the Project size Firefly and I think it’s perfect to use as a lunch box or for holding your knitting/crochet projects! Of course you can use it however you’d want, too! I think the cork will hold up really well over time and will be wipeable for any spills that might happen. If you’re newer here, the Firefly Tote has a full video sew-along available for FREE on my blog . Maybe you’ll check it out and sew your own cork Firefly Tote! It’s also the perfect project for using cotton canvas, dry oilskin, and waxed canvas or waxed twill! Lots of great options to choose from, hopefully you can find something in your stash! Project Details: Pattern: Firefly Tote (this is the Project size, and the pattern includes a Tote size as well which is bigger) in both PDF and paper formats Fabric: exterior is cork from Sew Sweetness I believe? I know there are probably lots of sources, but Sara is great! lining is by Alexia Abegg for Ruby Star Society (I can’t remember which collection it’s from, if you know, leave it in the comments please!) accent (drawstring closure, etc) is Perennial by Sarah Golden for Andover Fabrics (it’s an old one!) Notions: Zipper ( 6″ for Project size and 7″ for Tote size ), chicago screws , webbing (for the handles), and drawstring cord are all available in my shop. Facebook Twitter Google Email Pinterest Sewing Spring Crescent Tote 3 comments April 29, 2024 It had been too long since I’ve made one of these, so I made this Spring Crescent Tote ! The other day one of the places I’ve taken photographs before had their lawn covered in these beautiful blue Spring blooms. I’m not sure what kind of flowers they are, but they only last about 24 hours or so. Inspiration Strikes I got to work sewing up this Crescent Tote using See You At Six floral canvas (purchased from StyleMaker Fabrics ) that I had on my cutting table. This combo was pulled originally to use on another pattern, but it felt like a good opportunity to sew up the Crescent Tote instead! I was hoping that it would be fun to take pictures with the little blue flowers, but by the time I sewed up the tote it was high noon and I didn’t really end up liking how my pics turned out. Then I was busy that evening so it was too late to take more later. Oh well! It was a fun burst of inspiration and I’ll take it! So I took the rest of the pictures in my studio and tried not to be too disappointed that I missed my opportunity with the little blue flowers. Next year? Fabrics and zip! Carolyn of Sullivan’s Trim kindly gifted me a handful of zipper-by-the-yard cuts. This minty blue/green color match too perfectly not to use! I paired the floral canvas with a yarn dyed canvas for the lining. And my Cookie color webbing (from my shop) for the handles. The lining canvas is one of my favorites. It’s one I purchased from Fancy Tiger Crafts and am kicking myself for not ordering more. I don’t think the manufacturer makes it anymore! It’s a really nice weight hemp/cotton blend. Hope you find this Spring Crescent Tote inspiring! Project Details: Pattern: Crescent Tote (available in my shop in both paper and PDF form) Fabrics: Exterior is See You At Six Canvas ( purchased from StyleMaker Fabrics ) that exact print is sold out there, but here’s a few more options Lining is a cotton/hemp blend canvas (no longer sold), this Yarn Dyed Essex ( in Aqua ) would be a close swap Zipper by the yard from Sullivan’s Trim Webbing (1.5″-wide) is available in my shop (this is the Cookie color) Facebook Twitter Google Email Pinterest Sewing Pre-quilted Oxbow Tote 1 comment April 18, 2024 I know, it’s been slow going here on the blog. I’ve been busy not taking pictures of my final projects ; even worse, I take them and then don’t even post them. I’m not sure why. I’ve been blogging since 2009 and I still really enjoy it. I guess it feels like it matters less with everything social media. So in steps this pre-quilted Oxbow Tote! Fabric Buying Slump I’ve also realized I haven’t been buying much fabric. Honestly, fabric inspires me to sew, so it makes sense that if I don’t have as much fabric, I sew less. One of the reasons I like browsing fabric shops that carry more than quilting cotton is that it feels more inspiring. I know there are many fabric shops (online and brick & mortar) that carry all types of fabrics! But the ones that have lots of different garment fabrics are especially inspiring to me. I think it’s a different perspective than the quilting focus that attracts me. And I like thinking about how I can incorporate them into bag making. So when I was sewing up samples for the Oxbow Tote I spotted this pre-quilted fabric over at StyleMaker Fabrics and promptly scooped some up! I love looking through their shop when I want to feel inspired! I had it on my cutting table and my youngest daughter liked it, so of course I made it for her! The Sea colored webbing in my shop happens to be a really great match to this fabric, and I found a great canvas print to use for the lining. I love it when projects come together like that! I did add a more medium-weight interfacing to the canvas lining. Just to try and beef it up a bit. The pre-quilted fabric is great, but it doesn’t have a ton of structure on its own. So I ended up adding Emmaline Bags medium fusible woven interfacing on the canvas (Medium EB Fuse). And for the Reinforced Base, I used a scrap of waxed canvas and I was all set. It’s still lightweight and easy to store in her closet, so that’s a win win. Project Details: Pattern: Oxbow Tote (available in my shop as a PDF and paper pattern)- this is the Overnight size! Fabrics: Exterior: pre-quilted coating from Style Maker Fabrics, I bought some of this type too if you’re looking for more (comes in lots of colors) Lining: canvas by Lissie Teehee for Cotton + Steel (from her Summer Folk collection) Accent: waxed canvas from Fabric Funhouse (I’m pretty sure I used the Coyote Brown) Zipper is from Zipper Valley , with a leather pull I made myself from some scrap leather Hardware kits available in my shop Webbing is available in my shop (this is the Sea color webbing) Facebook Twitter Google Email Pinterest 1 2 3 › » Close HELLO Search the BLOG: Search Tutorials & Free Patterns My Fabric: Around the Bend My Book Archives Archives Select Month May 2024 (1) April 2024 (3) March 2024 (2) February 2024 (1) January 2024 (3) December 2023 (2) November 2023 (4) October 2023 (4) September 2023 (3) August 2023 (2) July 2023 (2) June 2023 (1) April 2023 (1) March 2023 (1) February 2023 (3) January 2023 (3) December 2022 (1) November 2022 (1) October 2022 (2) September 2022 (4) August 2022 (6) July 2022 (1) June 2022 (3) May 2022 (1) March 2022 (3) February 2022 (3) January 2022 (2) December 2021 (1) November 2021 (2) October 2021 (2) September 2021 (1) August 2021 (1) July 2021 (1) June 2021 (2) May 2021 (3) April 2021 (2) March 2021 (2) February 2021 (3) January 2021 (4) December 2020 (4) November 2020 (2) October 2020 (3)...