I just finished this tote! What a CHALLENGE! It's called "Professional Tote" and to give credit that's required...the pattern is by The Creative Thimble. I wish i could get a good picture of the inside....it has a LARGE pocket in the center (like a file folder). There's a total of 3 zippers, 2 buttonholes and velcro!!! The two end pockets (you see the hanging ribbon?)...is perfect to carry bottles of water. I made it for a lifetime friend that's taking a trip of a lifetime to Norway in a few weeks. It'll be perfect for hauling "stuff" onto the plane! I have to admit - this has been the most challenging thing I've sewn in a long time....and I can't wait to do another one!

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Wicked! It looks fantastic! (I'm hoping you guys use "wicked" too and know what I mean! ;-)

WOW you did an amazing job - You Rock!

It is 'wicked' and the "bomb" and beautiful!
I love the fabric.
Great job.
Kirsten

What a lovely and thoughtful gift.. you did an amazing job... well done!

WOW amazing ! She should be able to fit a lot into her carry on with that great bag ! The fabric is another great choice also. Tell your friend we said " Have a GREAT trip !"
Sharon

DOUBLE WOW!! :D :D
Your tote is gorgeous. I just
love the colors & the pattern.
Thank you for sharing.
:D :D :D :D

WOW i love the colours and the tote shape... she is one lucky lady.

Gorgeous!!! Lucky, Lucky Friend!!! Wonderful Work!!! :D :D :D

That's really pretty! Great job

Great job!! Your friend will love it. I absolutely love the fabric!!

Wow! I really like that! The fabric is perfect for it!!! Your friend is going to love having this to use!!! :D

Wow -- that's great! I really like it! (That would also be awesome to take to a quilt show....)

Thats a great tote to schlepp around Norway!! Great job! That would be a huge challenge for me!

Your choice of fabric is beautiful! I love the Professional Tote, I carry mine every day. The pockets and organizers are great. I know your friend will appreciate such a thoughtful gift, and it'll be a wonderful tote for a special trip.

Fantastic job!

Wow!!!!!! Very nice.

Thank you everyone!!! NOW -- LOL --- my mistake!!!! I just realized this morning that it was a LOT taller than it was supposed to be!! I forgot to fold down that 3" section on the top -- it was to be folded down inside...NOW it looks a lot better!!! LOL...

Here's the "fixed" version:

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oooooooooooooo pretty. I love the fabric you used. GREAT JOB!

Beautiful your friend will teasure that.

Elle

Great bag for a plane ride! Love the design and fabric.

Blue - wicked has been a term in Maine (maybe all of New England) for a long time.

WOW! That is a great tote! To many zipper for me to try.

That is so beautiful! Makes me wish I was that talented.

Uh huh ... I just knew that the tote bug was gonna hit. This one is just lovely. I know your friend is going to treasure this one and that she is going to get tons of compliments on it. Very pretty!

That looks like the perfect travel bag. What a nice friend you are.

Love the fabric, love the bag. As my SIL would say "It's STINKIN cute." That means it's as cute as it possibly be. That's starting to be heard sometimes in her neck of the woods (Portland, OR). Where do they come up with some of these? Personally, I think it's neat and groovy. :lol:

I LOVE it! I am going to have to order that pattern because I absolutely LOVE that bag. :lol: Your fabric choice is perfect! Look out Norway!

Very nice! Love the fabric!!!

gorgeous but too confusing for me to make, zippers & all, i'll have to stick to plainer ones. by the way, redgarnet, what are those things in your curio cabinet in ur avatar? they look cute but can't see them very good.

Well, you certainly did a professional job! It is beautiful, and I love the color!

What a great bag, I am going to have to get my butt going on stuff like this,

Is this as hard as the pattern looks? I have this pattern but haven't made it yet because it looks very confusing to me.

BTW, GREAT job and colors, I know your friend will love it!

I ordered the pattern. How long will I have to sit by the mailbox? I want it NOW!!!

Sewnsewer2..........How much have you sewn clothing? It CAN be confusing if you don't follow it step by step by step. I did exactly as she stated...each step and checked off the step I just finished. Also - next time (today) I will NOT use fabric that has a one way design!!!! I had to buy extra, because the layout would have had flowers going sideways.

Step 9B says to place dots on the bottom corners......be sure to see that she mentions in the drawing to put those dots on the interfacing side...LOL -- I didn't see that!

Step 11B talks about "understitching".....then directs you to her website for instructions.....I STILL didn't understand what she meant! Much simpler to turn the zipper "down inside the tote" and topstitch along the top edge....You end up with the zipper not showing at the top...but being down inside the bag....duh - I hope that makes sense!

If you have any problems, e-mail me and I'll do my best to help!
Personally, once I figured out what she meant it was a piece of cake!

LOL I don't know --- I bought mine at the local quilt store!

Thanks, I'll be sure to remember that.

I sew purses all the time and the ladies at the quilt shop made this tote so I know what you mean about the zipper. They did theirs that way too.

I really need to give it a try I've had the pattern for over a year :oops:

Oh my that is really pretty and WAY OUT OF MY LEAGUE.

looks beautiful and sounds very practical what more could you ask for in a tote??

Wonderful tote and the fabric is awesome. Great job.

Love it!