tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post7460142276958582623..comments2024-03-27T03:22:30.631-07:00Comments on Needle and Spatula: Easy Tote Bag Sewing TutorialKate S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00576377437893492473noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-23920942975451032582013-12-07T12:34:14.625-08:002013-12-07T12:34:14.625-08:00Just learned that I shouldn't iron the cotton ...Just learned that I shouldn't iron the cotton webbing straps. Oops, I should have known better. :/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-34078444847454635812013-09-15T20:50:39.965-07:002013-09-15T20:50:39.965-07:00This is the best tutorial I have found. I have mad...This is the best tutorial I have found. I have made bags similar to this, but I really like how with a few extra steps the bag would look fancier then the way I make them now. Thank You!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-65472435944083869872013-05-10T11:12:14.650-07:002013-05-10T11:12:14.650-07:00Thanks for the tutorial. I made three for my daug...Thanks for the tutorial. I made three for my daughter's pre-school teachers. Handprints went on the top. I think this will be my go to tote bag pattern for future tote bag gifts!Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-60210723776341899412013-02-22T14:43:15.246-08:002013-02-22T14:43:15.246-08:00Yes, I just used standard quilting weight cottons,...Yes, I just used standard quilting weight cottons, I thought they were pretty sturdy (the french seams won't unravel or anything I don't think). Hope that helps!Kate S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00576377437893492473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-262830688628064082013-02-20T21:09:10.340-08:002013-02-20T21:09:10.340-08:00Did you use any special kind of fabric, in the pic...Did you use any special kind of fabric, in the pictures it looks pretty light weight. I'm curious because I'm considering making a couple of these for my nieces and was wondering how sturdy they are when made out of a lightweight fabric or if I should upgrade to something more "sturdy". All the cute prints they would love seem to be in super lightweight cottons. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801329618091206686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-25426511682307267132013-01-31T19:14:09.916-08:002013-01-31T19:14:09.916-08:00Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have just made ...Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have just made two of these for my girls as library bags for school and they loved them! Easy to follow instructions and very user friendly. I, like others, haven't sewed in ages but managed to make these without any hassle at all. So happy that my eldest (year 2) actually wanted a homemade library bag instead of a bought one :) Thanks so much for posting. Tanya Lloydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-53554417323458477362012-12-19T12:32:46.860-08:002012-12-19T12:32:46.860-08:00I just want to say Thank You! for posting this tut...I just want to say Thank You! for posting this tutorial on how to make this bag. I love the fabrics you use and the methods of sewing. This definitely seems like it will hold up to the daily use of toddlers better than the others we were considering making. I am using this design as the basic bag and adding a little touch of my own to make some Christmas presents for our nieces and nephews. I will be sure to take photos and let you know how they like them! Thanks again.SoldiersWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772127465544914446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-9971468717197695202012-10-04T10:27:08.390-07:002012-10-04T10:27:08.390-07:00Love how quick this little bag is! I'm whippin...Love how quick this little bag is! I'm whipping up 12 for preschoolers to take to the pumpkin patch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-40729087768265340502012-09-29T04:01:42.897-07:002012-09-29T04:01:42.897-07:00I haven't sewed anything for almost 20 years a...I haven't sewed anything for almost 20 years and still found this easy to do. Great tutorial!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385006426833399822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-15961070260768653592012-09-23T22:01:03.385-07:002012-09-23T22:01:03.385-07:00Yes, as the tutorial says, it uses french seams so...Yes, as the tutorial says, it uses french seams so it is unlined.Kate S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00576377437893492473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-52426125965307782172012-09-23T19:37:37.220-07:002012-09-23T19:37:37.220-07:00Are you sewing French Seams?Are you sewing French Seams?Shautel Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07191982751952762543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-75816600390305321402012-06-09T16:32:49.575-07:002012-06-09T16:32:49.575-07:00First project for my 11 yr old - she wants to make...First project for my 11 yr old - she wants to make her own book bag for Jr. High....Needless to say I am very proud. Can't wait to show her how easy this is. Great tutorial.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117766506235319147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-40279832076578432412012-03-01T10:32:46.259-08:002012-03-01T10:32:46.259-08:00thanks it's a nice idea i'm so excited to ...thanks it's a nice idea i'm so excited to begin one like itخياطة وتفصيلhttp://sewingbreakdown.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-48862983474974196952012-01-20T10:57:00.963-08:002012-01-20T10:57:00.963-08:00Dear Kate...First time visiting your blog and I kn...Dear Kate...First time visiting your blog and I know I'll be back! I found you when I was doing a search for a simple tote bag. Your's is fab and your step by step instructions are just GREAT! At our quilt shop, we are going to start a charity sew-in to make 'butterfly tote bags' for one of our local hospitals and I would love to be able to direct our friends to your website/blog/pattern/tutorial. It's just perfect, especially for our online friends that want to participate. Just realized I probably should email you this request..haha...so I will do that as well. ThanksThe Thimblemouse of Country Crossroadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446111038066372683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-83643785448494575132011-10-20T22:44:09.651-07:002011-10-20T22:44:09.651-07:00Thank you for the great tutorial. I am very new t...Thank you for the great tutorial. I am very new to sewing and this was a great place to start. I made treat bags for Halloween for my kids and they love their bags!! The only thing I did differently was not put in the fusible interfacing (didnt have any) so I just folded the fabric so it was 4 layers thick and sewed them together.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668966153066998945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-42878923430471600742011-06-28T03:40:03.394-07:002011-06-28T03:40:03.394-07:00Wow, this is brilliant. At last a tote that I can...Wow, this is brilliant. At last a tote that I can sew without stress! (I'm not a bad sewer, but straight-forward pieces are best!) I love the way you've reinforced the handles and made them so secure. Thank you for the great tutorial!Kathhttp://www.craftideascollection.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-47182043400065292592011-06-24T12:09:28.191-07:002011-06-24T12:09:28.191-07:00This is amazing! I'm very new to sewing and ha...This is amazing! I'm very new to sewing and have trouble making stuff look neat. But this technique is amazing and my bag looks really good!Living in Gurgaonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526340224867714356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-28027211337785947322011-06-24T06:45:03.254-07:002011-06-24T06:45:03.254-07:00Super cute! Thanks for sharing...can't wait to...Super cute! Thanks for sharing...can't wait to make my own. :)clairehttp://blah-to-tada.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-27260162720151013392011-06-09T08:38:29.304-07:002011-06-09T08:38:29.304-07:00Awesome tutorial! I just finished mine and it turn...Awesome tutorial! I just finished mine and it turned out great!! <br />Thanks so much for sharing!<br /><br />=)<br />MonicaMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14438236608303273042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-39953562111343640492011-04-03T07:03:51.480-07:002011-04-03T07:03:51.480-07:00Wow! what a great idea. Just love your blog and I...Wow! what a great idea. Just love your blog and I will be certainly giving this a whirl on the sewing machine.<br />Happy weekAnnhttp://www.annh-annsp.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15726473.post-15672889830335909402011-03-02T17:46:32.569-08:002011-03-02T17:46:32.569-08:00Adorable bags! I need to bookmark this one so I c...Adorable bags! I need to bookmark this one so I can come back and try it out next time I need a new tote! I also love your fabric choices-- the Joel Dewberry prints are some of my favorites at the moment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com