Mahalo for all your extra comments on how to make the bag. I love BIG bags and this one looks just about as perfect as any bag I've ever seen.Originally Posted by justflyingin
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Mahalo for all your extra comments on how to make the bag. I love BIG bags and this one looks just about as perfect as any bag I've ever seen.
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I made this tote a few years ago out of light weight upholstery fabric and a nylon faux suede. I used a light weight iron on fusible. I called it my "Carpetbag!" I used it as a carryon for a trip to London and Paris. I could put all kinds of things in it: all traveling papers, place for water bottles, books, food, extra clothing, valuables and it still fit under the seat. You would be surprised at the space. BTW. I left my purse at home on purpose.... It is a little time consuming but nothing the average sewer couldn't handle.. just label things as u cut them... Funny thing, my daughter just asked me to make her a new tote bag as she is a Wilton Cake decorator instructor. This bag immediately came to mind but I couldn't remember the name of it. so Thanks! for re-freshing my memory!
Put in a loop near the bottom to hold her water/coffee mug so it won't tip over. Of course you could also put it on the outside. Just something I really use.
Maybe add a flap that can hold the sides together - especially if it's a very large bag.
I would also add a small pocket that could be securely closed with velcro or a zipper to hold a phone or money - and I would put it on the inside of the bag.
A row of pen/pencil holders, some sized larger for markers.
It all depends on how she wants to use her tote. When I taught I had a tote for each day of the week. I used them for keeping homework to grade. That way I kept track of when the homework was turned in. Students couldn't say they handed them in on Tuesday if their papers were in the Thursday bag.
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I made a large tote for a friend and I put a pocket large enough to hold a clip board. Something she used a lot.
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I personally hate those nylon web handles. They are very hard on my hands especially when there is weight in the tote. I love handles made with fabric and fusible fleece, they are super soft on the hands.
I was going to say the same thing about the nylon web. If you don't want to make straps use the cotton webbing. It is much kinder to hands. I personally would want a zipper on the top. Even if she overfills it and can't zip she will have the option for other times (especially during bad weather)
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I don't like the feel of the nylon web, so I recover it in quilter quality fabric. Keeps the nylon strength, but feels better in my hand. Also gives me more flexibility in color choice since I only have three different colored rolls of the stuff. Hot pink, teal, and purple.
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