This is the front of the tote. Between the handles there is a zippered pocket with another pocket behind it.
There are pockets on either side of the bag. I have an umbrella in one of the pockets and the other could hold a bottle of water.
The back of the bag has one large pocket with a magnetic snap closure.
The top of the tote has a separating zipper.
Inside there is a large zippered pocket in the center of the bag. On one side there are pockets for my cell phone, camera and some pens.
The other side of the inside has 2 open pockets and a pleated pocket with a pocket flap with Velcro.
I learned a lot using this pattern and will incorporate some of the features in future bags.
Besides the The Creative Thimble website, I found two blogs which were very helpful in constructing the bag. Colleen's Space has step by step photos showing how the tote goes together. There She Sews! has a detailed tutorial on how to install the separating zipper on top of the tote. (The pattern had called for a regular zipper, the separating zipper makes access to the interior much easier.)
congrats on finishing! looks good. should be perfect for say a trip to colorado.
ReplyDeleteYour tote bag is gorgeous, I love the fabrics you picked. Thank you for saying nice things about my pattern. I know the 14 pages are intimidating, but I put lots of details in there so all you have to do is go step by step. I am getting my website updated soon, so I will be adding lots of pictures and help on some of the trickier parts of the tote. Thanks, Laura, The Creative Thimble
ReplyDeleteHow do I find colleens space?
ReplyDeleteI am working on the Mini Professional Tote and have come to the padded inner zipper pocket and want to know why the pocket pieces are different sizes. Piece 9 is 12" W x 9 1/2" H and piece 9a is 13" W x 11 H". Why are they different and how do the fit together beings that they are so different. I am going crazy trying to figure this out. I am trying to make three purses for Christmas gifts and I am stymied at this point. Please help me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peggy Helton
email me at: peggyhelton@gmail.com