Replacement Professional Tote
08-29-2016, 07:18 AM
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I took a class to make this tote , the instructor also had us so the elastic for the side pockets. I made one for travel and one for a diaper bag for my daughter in law. The one thing I did do is have my fabric quilted by a LA gal before cutting my pieces for the bag. Its still my favorite bag....
08-29-2016, 07:19 AM
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I love it. The professional tote is my favorite.I also switched the drawstring on the end pockets to elastic. I couldn't find pretty colored cord locks for them and the price of cord locks is crazy. None of the jackets in our house have cord locks as I cut them all off to use on my totes. Then I got the idea of elastic.
08-29-2016, 07:20 AM
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Excellent! I would also use the simple interior pocket method vs. their "pleated" pocket with flap. While I loved doing ALL of the techniques...one really can get away with going back to tried and true methods used in other bags. I also used Soft & Stable on the outside pieces for stability and shape. great job!
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08-29-2016, 07:22 AM
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I had my pattern for a while before I got brave and made it.....and now I've made 3 of them with one more to start coming up in the next week or so.
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