This week we will be making our handles and assembling the bag. Are you excited to finish this up? I hope the end result of this bag leaves you wanting to make more!
HANDLES:
Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or covering some strapping with fabric? You have options and both are good. I am really loving all the webbing options I’ve seen shared. I have a few colors of finished cotton webbing in my shop if you need a quick option. The pattern covers instructions for both versions.
FABRIC COVERED STRAPPING:
Covering a polypro strapping with fabric is one of my favorite ways to add more variety to your bag. I love fabric so any way to incoporate just one more print excites me. If you are the same, this may be the technique for you. Using a Tube Turner for this isn’t required, but in my opinion is a GAME CHANGER when flipping tubes. The handles on this bag are made with one long piece, so it can be a pain to turn that tube with a safety pin.
BINDING:
I’ve always done my bindings the same way. I roll the fabric over, use some wonder clips and stitch down using my trusty stiletto. If you haven’t gotten a stiletto yet for your notion collection, I recommend THIS one. I also love these little Pinmoor stiletto protectors for storage.
Have you tried glue basting? I loved the way it kept my binding in place so nice and straight. You might want to give it a try. @penandpaperpatterns has some great glue tips to make this process even easier.
ATTACHING THE BIAS BINDING:
I know this is the trickiest part of the bag, so I made a Youtube Video just for you that contains all my tips for attaching the final binding.
SEW-ALONG PRIZES!
I am so excited to share about our Sew-along prizes! I did a little shopping and gathered some of my favorite things (Snacks, notions, etc!) that I wanted to share. These are all thingsI would carry/have carried in my All The Things Tote. Three lucky people will win a prize! I’ll be announcing ing the winners next Monday, so be sure to share your finished bag on IG using the #AllTheThingsToteSA hashtag to be entered for your chance to win.
One of my favorite things included in the bundle is this Wuvvy Bamboo blanket. I got one last fall and have loved it. It’s a great travel blanket and would be perfect in a Tote alongside some road trip snacks. It’s such a compact blanket with the cutest little drawstring bag. it’s also the softest most heavenly thing to wrap up in. So grateful to be giving away 3 amazing blankets! Check out Wuvvy Blankets here!
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