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by toogie ( edited 28 Dec 2017 ) 01 Apr 2017

This is the Stow Away Bag. It's a fold and snap bag, to drop in your handbag, for shopping. I wanted to make a few of these, for an upcoming trip my niece is hosting.

This link will take you to the page, of the designer who made the pattern. Scroll down and click on the link below the photo to the Craftsy site, for the free pattern. I didn't put the direct link here, as all the designer ask is we tell others about where to find her pattern.
I would like to see other Cuties bags they have made like this in Projects, as I know some of you made them with embroidery. Please go back and tag your 'Stow Away Bag'. If you are like me and have no embroidery on yours let me know if they are in Sewing. I can click on your name and check those out. Thanks a bunch!-Toogie
I was able to make another bag after supper tonight. I made it out of the drop cloth canvas that I used, on the Maine trip journal and the elk bag, in Projects. I also made the straps longer, for over the shoulder and inserted a red piece on them and on the bag bottom, just to change it up a bit. Because of the thickness of the canvas I had to put 3 Kam snaps for closure. I hope you like my efforts and whoever receives it does too.

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by jenne 07 Apr 2017

Love you small bag, I must get me some of these snaps. Does anyone have the link to there web page?

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toogie by toogie 07 Apr 2017

I am on my phone but just google Kam Snaps and you should find them. All the bags are the same size just the red is thicker fabric.

toogie by toogie 07 Apr 2017

Jenne, I added the link above- I ordered the basic starter kit/rainbow snaps. Mine came with the awl and dies for other size snaps. I also ordered extra colored snaps and so far, I have just used the size 20, but have ordered twice from them. Also check for coupons!!! I have used these on bibs, seatbelt covers, these bags, etc and I love them. So much prettier than the silver open pronged I use to use. Hope you get them too-Toogie

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by vickia 07 Apr 2017

Gorgeous and very useful! Thanks for the link

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toogie by toogie 07 Apr 2017

Thank you and you're welcome.

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by clintonmiss22 04 Apr 2017

I have a store-bought bag similar to this. My sis is always commenting on it when we fly together. Now I can make her one! Thanks for sharing..

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toogie by toogie 04 Apr 2017

You're welcome and good to hear from you. I hope the bad weather that went through didn't affect you.

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by toogie 04 Apr 2017

spendlove, this one was made up with all lighter weight and folded and snapped much easier. If any of the fabric is thick, it doesn't work as well.

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spendlove by spendlove 04 Apr 2017

This one looks good.

toogie by toogie 07 Apr 2017

Thanks Sue, it does fold up better than the red.

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by spendlove Moderator 04 Apr 2017

I saw some rather like this in a shop this morning! My version is to applique the business part onto one of the bag pieces. It has an elastic loop to fasten the roll. I have to tweak the design a bit - adding denim to very lightweight fabric wasn't 100% successful!

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toogie by toogie 04 Apr 2017

The canvas bag I did wasn't ideal either, too thick to snap when folded up. I guess we have trial and error, sometimes.

spendlove by spendlove 04 Apr 2017

This one is polycotton sheeting. (The ones in the shop were nylon.) Version 2 will be in a heavier fabric and the applique may be in vinyl without a satin stitched edge. The trimming wont be easy though!

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by peafarm 02 Apr 2017

Hey Toogie-how ya been? I clicked on this link and then took me to Craftsy where I am registered but for the life of me when I sign in and do PW nothing works. Haven't been to this place in a coons age but no way will it let me sign in--had to find my login info and all correct--still a no go to get this cute stow a way. I have a sample kind of like this [not so cute though] where I've saved for one of those 'one day I'll make it' but that day hasn't arrived yet. Yours is way, way more cute.

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toogie by toogie 02 Apr 2017

You need to make one so when that day does arrive, you'll have it! Try again at Craftsy. Sometimes places do me that. A place might send me a newsletter, then I go to the site and try to log in and acts like it never heard of me. Then when I try to re-register, it will say they have someone with that email. I want to say YEAH, IT'S ME!- go figure.

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by lilylady 02 Apr 2017

Thanks, You find the neatest projects!

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toogie by toogie 02 Apr 2017

Actually, I can't take the credit for finding this. A Cutie here put it up a year or more ago and I saved it. I'm just finding a need for it and thought I'd share the link again, as that's what we do here. Glad you like my projects so thanks!

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by Sewmum1 02 Apr 2017

These look great. They are so handy

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toogie by toogie 02 Apr 2017

I think so too, especially when traveling. Thanks!

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by lidiad 02 Apr 2017

They are both beautiful and practical! Thanks for the link.
Hugs, Lidia

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toogie by toogie 02 Apr 2017

Thank you, the red was more work, but I like the top best, except for the shorter handles. I also thought that color could be a tote a man may not mind carrying.

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by marianb 02 Apr 2017

Thanks for the reminder Toogie have had this one for a while, do ya think maybe I should make one sooner rather than later.. lol

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toogie by toogie 02 Apr 2017

Hop to it! It's almost Easter so HOP TO IT!!!-lol

marianb by marianb 03 Apr 2017

Yes Mum..lol

toogie by toogie 04 Apr 2017

lol

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by jgwatchorn 02 Apr 2017

Thankyou Toogie, I have always wanted this bag pattern, so practical.

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toogie by toogie 02 Apr 2017

Great! Now you have it.

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by crafter2243 Moderator 01 Apr 2017

Looks good and very practical. Now all I need is a memory boost once I make one. I always seem to forget that I actually have something like that in my purse, or my bags are in the trunk of my car.

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toogie by toogie 01 Apr 2017

Now you're sounding like me....forgetful. Thanks and yes, bags are always needed for one thing or another.

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by sewdoctor 01 Apr 2017

Thanks Toogie!

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toogie by toogie 01 Apr 2017

You're welcome, hope you can use it.

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by 02kar Moderator 01 Apr 2017

This is a great bag to bring when traveling. Perfect for shopping and perfect for those wonderful deals we can't fit.

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toogie by toogie 01 Apr 2017

You're right Karen and I remembered how the lady was from the last trip. Even so, anyone could use an extra bag.

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by kathymourie 01 Apr 2017

I love it Toogie!! I have some bags like this that I bought from a site that sold blanks to embroider on. I can't remember which site. I took one on my Cruise last year. I gave my "Sewing Sisters" one of them also. I'm going and check the pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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toogie by toogie 01 Apr 2017

I'm glad you like it and you can make some for your next sewing cruise. I can't even find the Cuties, who first put it on Cute for giving us this link, but I do thank them again. I saved the pdf and when I think how sometimes you need an extra bag for all your souvenirs, I thought this would be the perfect gift 'giveaway' on our trips. I am glad I had this pdf and they aren't hard and time consuming to make at all. Kathy, do you have any ideas of something different to make for a give away? I have done the zip cases, journal covers, make-up bags, totes, etc.

kathymourie by kathymourie 02 Apr 2017

I will think about it and see if I can find something on my computer.

kathymourie by kathymourie 03 Apr 2017

How about a water bottle carrier, chap stick/usb holder, hand sanitizer holder and small tissue box cover for your purse. The water bottle carrier I have is a sewing pattern and I filed it under Quilt Guild Patterns, but I can't find the website. Hope this helps.
Kathy

toogie by toogie 03 Apr 2017

Thanks Kathy. I have made the water bottle holders and in fact have a few already made. I don't think I have a hand sanitizer holder pattern or ITH design, I do have a key ring usb holder ith and the tissue cover, although have never made any. Thanks for these ideas as I didn't want anything too time consuming to make. I need to make about 20 more items.....made 11 already.

kathymourie by kathymourie 03 Apr 2017

WOW, that's a lot. Good luck, I know you will get it done.

toogie by toogie 04 Apr 2017

Not sure as I'm sewing for Nora and Easter will be here......

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