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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Another bag from the Hat Lady or Bag Lady-lol-Me, Toogie-For pattern,Link below. Click on header 'Free Sewing Patterns, it's the first one or it was, called Modern Curves Tote Bag. It came out about the size, of the pink Cross one, I did last. I inserted those magnetic snaps again and my security wallet, zipper pocket, inside. I not only added the inside pockets, but I changed how I did the front. On her pattern, she inserted a zip, in the center overlay. What I did was cut 2 CO pcs, (one was for lining) and added piping on the curved sides. I also cut a whole pc for the front like the back, so I could sew my center pc over it,a little at the top and about 4 or 5 in at the bottom, leaving me a opening for my hand to reach in and get keys/cell phone. Look at photos, just letting you know I didn't follow her tutorial exactly. I also attached the straps differently. I also made an over-the-wrist key fob to match and used my orange twin sheet from Walmart, for lining......Know what I forgot? My "Toogie" tag !-

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1 links:[1] http://thestitchingscientist.com
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tote bag purse

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Comments (20)

by loosie 23 Sep 2014

I like this one too! I like how you made it your own, adding pockets etc.
Well done!

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by lbrow 19 Sep 2014

Absolutely love it Toogie/Lillian thanks for the link

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by toogie 19 Sep 2014

You're welcome,Lillian. Are you going to make one or two or...you do have 3 daughters, don't you? And don't forget yourself! Thanks for looking.

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by lidiad 19 Sep 2014

Love your bag, you have done a wonderful job!
Hugs, Lidia

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by toogie 19 Sep 2014

Thank you Lidia. I am emb on the front of another one. I was going to use one of the flowers Cute has been giving everyday, but I think it has enough flowers already in the fabric, so I used an Urban Thread design.

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by marianb 19 Sep 2014

Wow Toogie your really getting Professional at making these bags. I have a lot of patterns but as yet not made 1 Oh dear suppose I'll have to mess the sewing room and do something..lol

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by toogie 19 Sep 2014

Just dive in, you know if you sew at all, it won't stay neat for long-lol I am in the process of making another bag while I am in the mood. I'l show when I'm through.

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by crosses 19 Sep 2014

Your purse is fantastic.

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by toogie 19 Sep 2014

Thank you, I'm glad you think so. The links at the top if you want to make one.

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by sewilso 19 Sep 2014

Very beautiful!!!! I love your purses!!!!! You are so ambitious, wish I had that instinct, I want to sew then when it comes down to it, I find myself on here after work and before work and then don't sew. You would think I could take an ambitious pill, wouldn't you? lol! Excellent work!

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by toogie 19 Sep 2014

Well, being a pharmacy tech, you should know if they make an 'ambitious pill'.-lol-.......do they? I want a few-lol

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by Leaha 18 Sep 2014

Great Bag. :-)

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thank you,Leaha!

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by noah 18 Sep 2014

makes me almost want to sew a purple one but******
Love it hugs

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

The links there, what's stopping you? I know you should have the purple fabric.:+)

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by jrob Moderator 18 Sep 2014

Yet another great Toogie-bag. You'd better be careful or we will have you writing tutorials on your changes.

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

I thought I did-lol-Thanks for looking.

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by pennifold 18 Sep 2014

TOTALLY AWESOME TOOGIE AS ARE ALL YOUR THINGS. Love Chris

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thanks Chris, but we all know how well you can sew, too. it was a little thick on the sides for me to do the strap. I think I'll do the attachment, in the seam next time ,because I do like a one strap purse.

by pennifold 19 Sep 2014

I so loved your bag I've gone to the website and downloaded the PDF. Wish me luck! Love Chris

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by sandralochran 18 Sep 2014

Love it

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thank you very much.

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by blueeyedblonde 18 Sep 2014

You do a great job on these! Keep making your own little changes - keeps it yours and different!

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Uniquely mine I guess you could say. Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

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by highlandermom 18 Sep 2014

Gorgeous job on this.

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thank you, I like sewing, it is my peace.

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by decojo 18 Sep 2014

stunning - love the bags and the materials!

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thanks! The fabrics from Walmart and the pattern link is above, go for it!

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by pldc 18 Sep 2014

you have had a lot on your plate dear friend so don't give it another thought we all get slower & I think that you did a terrific job on this! I love the fact that you used the orange (great find) sheet for the lining, It fits beautifully with this fabric!~hugs~

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thanks Loralye. I get a lot of yardage in a sheet, and they work well, for so mant items.

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by michemb 18 Sep 2014

love it great job, love the print

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

The blue, is like the yellow I used, in one of my hipster bags.Glad you like it.-Toogie

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by 02kar Moderator 18 Sep 2014

Well done. Vertigo has slowed me down too. We dizzy dames might work at a slower pace, but we still get our projects finished. So don't fret about it.

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

No Karen, I know I can't do what I used to do, but I hate the 'mess' I make. I want to straighten up, but no use, until I finish. Trouble is, once I get started again, I want to make more!

by toogie 18 Sep 2014

ps, this dizziness get me so sick stomach. I came home from the bus and just made it to the bathroom. I have to scroll slow here on the pc, so I know what you mean. Dizzy Dames is a group I wish I DIDN'T belong to. I know you feel the same.

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by sonjapotgieter 18 Sep 2014

Gorgeous....Great work

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thank you ever so much. I do love sewing, when time allows.

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by buffy1 18 Sep 2014

great work; I love it!

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thanks, I do enjoy sewing. I wish I had appliqued, one of the flowers Cute has been giving, in red fabic on the blue front. I was afraid it had enough flowers, but now I think it would have looked good.

by jrob 18 Sep 2014

me, too!

by toogie 18 Sep 2014

next one,jrob

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by shozo1271 18 Sep 2014

Toogie! Your bag is outstanding!! You are such a pro at making these! Beautiful!

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by toogie 18 Sep 2014

Thank you but I wish I would get a pro at my time! I would like to be able to cut it out and finish the same day. I cut it out yesterday morning, after I got on Cute and finished it this morning, after my bus route. Guess it could be worse, but I do think I am slipping.

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