I have too many hobbies and not enough time to indulge them all. Usually, I knit or crochet or read, and the rest (writing, sewing) just kind of fall by the wayside. I had a three-day weekend, so I figured I could get a bit of sewing done.
I finally made a box bag! I used a combination of these two tutorials. Everything was easy until I got to the boxing of the corners–it took me way, way, WAY too long to figure it out, but I finally did. yay!
The fabric (both exterior and lining) are from Hancock Fabrics. Once I figured out the concept, making a second bag was a snap:
I love this fabric. I found it on Etsy, and at Hancock Fabrics I found a matching lining that’s kind of perfect for it:
I’ll probably keep knitting notions or maybe a small WIP in it. I’m sure I’ll make more of these since I took so much time learning the concept, haha. Next, I made a tote bag:
…which I love! This is the tutorial I used. Again, the main fabric is from Etsy and the lining is just a plain cotton in a coordinating color. Best of all, it holds lots of books:
I was able to fit six mass market paperbacks in here, with room to spare. This would be good to take book shopping with me–reusable, no plastic bags, etc. I’d like to make this bag again, but possibly in a larger size to use as a knitting tote.
I’m working on building up a small fabric stash, and hopefully I can juggle work/knitting/crochet/reading and make more time for sewing. I’m starting my final semester of school on February 1st, so I’m not sure how much free time I’ll have…but I’ll try!
I LOVE the new little bags. Really cute. Too bad I am not very good at sewing.
I love these! I really want to make a box bag with vinyl lining to use for toiletries while traveling or for the gym. I’ll have to take a look at those tutorials.
Holy cow, those box bags are soooo cute! I like the idea of making your own shopping bags:)