YardGirl Creations

Goals:

• Create marketable items for my first time vending.
• Scrap bust!

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Background:

When I’m out shopping there’s always some small item that I can’t locate in my large tote bag. This is exactly the reason I made the smaller coordinating drawstring bag that comes with the tote.

I had two black and white prints in my stash. One happened to be a very strong canvas. I figured it would be nice to offer customers a set of bags to use for one price, creating an appealing and cohesive collection that showcased the coordinating prints. I combined functionality with aesthetic appeal. I aimed to attract those who appreciate both style and practicality. This provided them with a versatile option for everyday use. It also allowed them to carry a piece of art wherever they went.

Project Notes:

PATTERN: Seamwork Ollie Grocery Set

FABRIC & NOTIONS: Cotton Canvas, Cotton Quilting fabric, shoe strings.

The tote fabric was gifted to me by a friend. Luckily it was a good size piece to make a few totes even though it had been cut before.

The quilting cotton used for the drawstring bag was upcycled from a headboard that I made at my last home. It was a large piece. However, it had a few areas of discoloration. It also had holes from where it was stapled into the frame. I would have to be strategic in cutting the pattern.

The Ollie pattern includes a total of three bags. but I only had enough fabric to include one drawstring bag for each tote I produced. This is why it’s vital to plan ahead.

Obviously, the shoe strings were used for the internal bags. For some odd reason, I have a lot of new stretchy shoestrings in my stash.

This project is a great beginner project. There were no complications. I made a point to ensure the handles were reinforced. I did a lot of steam pressing. I wanted the bags to be creased like a shopping bag. This way, it could fold up easily.

This set is available for purchase in my shop.