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Shabby chic tote

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Group:Crafty Recyclers
Swap Coordinator:knitmom7 (contact)
Swap categories: Handbags  Fabric 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:August 27, 2010
Date items must be sent by:September 15, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Use old stuff, clothes or sheets or whatever, and create a tote size bag!! It'll be fun!! Stay away from fabrics like wool and leather this time! Think summer! Upholstery weight cotton. as in jackets, is about as heavy as you want to go. I really love to use old sheets! Start now!

Discussion

user2637 08/14/2010 #

Are there any guidelines for size? Like grocery-bag-sized? I have some great thick material.

Also, is anyone planning on using animal-materials? Like wool, leather, etc? I ask b/c I'm vegan and wouldn't want to get those, so since it's sender's choice, I can just sit this one out if you are planning that. Thanks!

moosemama 08/16/2010 #

I used cotton fabrics in the bag I made.

knitmom7 08/18/2010 #

OOOooo! moosemama!

user2637 08/22/2010 #

Cool. Thanks for changing the rules for me. I just made two totes this week (for sewing class) and have more than enough of this cool fabric to make another one. :)

moosemama 08/22/2010 #

oh, and denim, too.

17Papergoddess 08/25/2010 #

I have zero sewing machine skills. Would an 'altered' bag be accepted? if not, that's ok -- I'll just have to sit this one out.

knitmom7 08/25/2010 #

Sewn!

user2637 08/28/2010 #

@moosemama - denim typically IS cotton! :)

Bloempje666 09/11/2010 #

Thank you moosemama for your bag! If anyone like to see it: http://bloempje666.blogspot.com/2010/09/bag-swaps.html

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