I’m sure that you’ve all seen this fabulous tote!
It’s been floating all over pinterest, ucreate, etc.
When I saw it I knew I HAD to make it for my little girl!
I changed a few things: I used 6 strips from a jellyroll and sewed ‘em lower down on the tote (b/c I’ve since embroidered her name to the front of it).
You should def check out the tutorial {here}
I love it!!! I love the multiple strips of fabric and the colors. So bright and cute!!
Beautiful! I need to make my daughter a tote to hold her "quiet toys" for church and this is perfect!
I really love this tote…. but I'm LOVING your boots more!
They are cute, right?! They are Steve Madden Tall Riding boot.
I was just going to say:
Love the tote….and who is your model and where did she get those boots!!?? Are they yours? Where did you get them? This is Leesh, so if you want to you can just e-mail it to me. =)
Heidi,
Your tote is GORGEOUS!! So fun to see your version and your beautiful fabric!
Thanks Kari!!
-H
So lovely!!!
Best wishes
Anne
Agreeing with everyone else here, very cute bag, super loving those boots!! I have been looking for the perfect pair of brown boots for 2 years now and it seems that they have been on your feet :)
Thanks! Here is the link for the boots (unfortunately it’s sold out! lame sauce!): http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-riding-boot/2923689?cm_cat=partner&cm_ite=1&cm_pla=10&cm_ven=Linkshare&origin=shoppingbag&siteId=mH0jcSTu4.0-eLHLUOZVrXuj7i09K3zG7A
-Heidi
Love this!!! How big is the tote, Heidi? And where’d you get it? I want something this big/tall, but can’t find it yet! :)
And, loving the boots, too!
Hi Amy,
I got the tote in a three-pack at walmart in their craft/sewing section (It’s pretty big, maybe 12-14 inches in width and 18-20 inches in height?).
Hope this helps! :)
-Heidi
How did you make your “flowers”?
Hi Mayrene,
Here is a great tutorial for these flowers: http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2010/09/fabric-rosette-tutorial-extravaganza.html
-Heidi
OK – LOVE the tote, but very off topic, I really, really, really, love those boots and have been desparately seeking the perfect brown pair…. care to share where these beauties came from????
OOPS! Just saw the link for the boots, I guess I should have fished through all the comments.
No worries, Rachel! :) They are fab, aren’t they?!
-Heidi
Most definitely! I can make the bag….but darn the luck, can’t make those boots. UGG – boot envy. Thanks for blogging! Love the ideas.
beautiful bag!!
New to Pinterest and found the link to your terrific tote. This is just the perfect idea to create for my nieces birthday. Thanks so much!
I cant wait to make this!! I found totes at walmart, a three pack with hot pink, lime green and a bright blue!! Cant wait to make a cute bag for school, i love using totes in college and this is perfect
I love this tote! Do you remember what the name of the jelly roll that you used? I love the colors. They’re perfect! Thank you!
Thanks! Here’s it is: http://www.missouriquiltco.com/sophie-jelly-roll-by-chez-moi-for-moda-fabrics.html
I so love this and want to make it but am new at sewing…
so I wanted to ask if u sew the ruffles by themselves first with the machine?
Then do u hand sew them on the bag? Or how do u sew it without getting the backside sewn on?!
I know this is probably a really stupid question but I figured there has to be a correct way!
Thanks so much!
Not a stupid question at all!!!
I sewed my ruffles first and then pinned them to the bag and then sewed them on. My friend, however, just hot glued her ruffles on and it worked just fine too :) you can also reference the tutorial that I’ve linked to in the post. It should have the full tutorial :)
Thanks!
Heidi