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That is a great idea with the buttons, good tip.
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Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
I have just begun making totes for myself, family, and a few extra to sell at craft shows to earn a little extra spending money, as I am a stay at home Mom. I haven't done anything fance with them other than fold a section of quilted fabric in half, box the bottom corners, and add quilted handles...pockets are no problems...but do these kinds of bags hold up as long as there is reinforcement stitching? Do you have any suggestions that would be quick and easy to ensure they last longer?
I'll attatch a picture of the first one I made for my daughter... I have seen using those thin plastic cutting sheets for cutting up vegetables. |
Originally Posted by lindasidlow
The totes I make have box bottoms and I sew about 5 large buttons across the bottom. That keeps the fabric on the bottom from wearing thin.
For utility bags, I look for fabrics in the upholestery fabric ends, sale bin, etc. Also, some cottons are just much heavily woven than others. These also make good bags. |
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I think that is a great idea - I made "professional totes" for Christmas presents last year --wish I'd known about the buttons on the bottom then.
Originally Posted by lindasidlow
The totes I make have box bottoms and I sew about 5 large buttons across the bottom. That keeps the fabric on the bottom from wearing thin.
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Nice totes!!!
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Thanks for all the great ideas! and thanks to PaperPrincess for the links. I added them to my Favorites.
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Originally Posted by Derla
I think that is a great idea - I made "professional totes" for Christmas presents last year --wish I'd known about the buttons on the bottom then.
Originally Posted by lindasidlow
The totes I make have box bottoms and I sew about 5 large buttons across the bottom. That keeps the fabric on the bottom from wearing thin.
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
The totes I make have box bottoms and I sew about 5 large buttons across the bottom. That keeps the fabric on the bottom from wearing thin.
I think tote bags are excellent gifts and the ones on this post are gorgeous. |
You did an awesome job on your daughters tote...I like the others would just make sure the handles are re~enforced good.
Your color choices are awesome...Keep up the good work!!! |
Cute tote. Hope you make some extra money.
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