Does anyone make totes?

[luvbunnies42]

I was curious if anyone on the board makes their own purses and totes. A friend of mine buys patterns and the supplies and makes them. She then sells them on ebay. I'm not looking to sell on ebay or anywhere else. I am planning on trying to make some myself though.If you have made totes and purses how did you start out?

[Barbara]

I don't can't sew at all.heehee

[luvbunnies42]

Originally Posted by Barbara

I don't can't sew at all.heehee

I guess I'm in great company then. I usually recruit my husband for his help. Most recently it was a pair of jeans that had a small rip near the zipper due to the stitching comming loose. I already told him when I start the totes and purses to be very prepared since I'll be screaming come help me!

[Barbara]

Originally Posted by luvbunnies42

I guess I'm in great company then. I usually recruit my husband for his help. Most recently it was a pair of jeans that had a small rip near the zipper due to the stitching comming loose. I already told him when I start the totes and purses to be very prepared since I'll be screaming come help me!

That is great he can help you.I have tryed to learn but it just did not work out.

[MerdeCat]

morsbags sociable guerilla bagging is a good source.

[luvbunnies42]

Originally Posted by MerdeCat

morsbags sociable guerilla bagging is a good source.

Thank you. That one was very basic. I think I may be able to handle that. I guess I should say purses as well. The one tote pattern I have is so much more detailed. I better start with this one.

[MerdeCat]

You are welcome. I wish I could sew.

[jimmys devoted]

I sew, and just the other day i was at wally world looking at canvas.... 4.97 a yard is not bad at all.
If i could I woudl make a totebag with multiple compartments inside and long handles and look like Lands End Totes or LL bean totes....... Though you figure after I finish it would be a bit bigger and the same price as if I bought one........

I like some of the simplicity tote patterns but if i dont have to pay its better...
Make It Easy--Classic Open Tote

julie

[raven1083]

i always wanted to make one but the only problem is i just dont know how to make one if someone could teach me then i will be very glad to learn on how to make tote.