Sunday, July 13, 2014

Denim and Batik Tote Bags

Denim and Batik Anita Vacation Tote Bags

What you get when you combine denim fabric, brightly colored Batik fabrics, and a wonderfully versatile tote  bag pattern?    

Why,   you get a couple of brightly colored , yet practical, Anita Vacation Tote bags!!

                                                   
Anita Vacation Tote bags , using Batik fabric                   Susie's Sunroom

Here are the details:

Pattern:   Anita Vacation Tote bag -     pdf pattern    by Eamylove @ Amy Made That! 
Amy's pattern is written clearly, in tutorial style, with lots of pictures.
              ( This pattern is available at the sale price of $5 now on Craftsy !)

Fabrics used:  Dark blue bottom weight Denim
                     A Batik  , with a rainbow of colors , from my stash  

Bag Dimensions:   10" wide x 13" tall x 6" deep

Tote Bag Features:  Straps with 2 fabrics,  Zippered pocket in the lining, and  magnetic snap top closure

Before I began to sew, I made sure to pre-wash the denim and batik, to minimize  any dark colors running  and any possible shrinkage.


I chose to feature the blues and greens in this bag



I featured the yellows and oranges in this tote


See the bright linings

Wow,  these Anita Vacation Totes can hold a lot!!






I made these bags for Nancy, who is using one bag for carrying things to work ( a small purse , her lunch, and book ),  and the other bag  for her gym/workout clothes.


I am going to post my Anita Vacation Totes in Amy's flickr group "  Amy Made That! and So Did I " ,  where you can see some other  beautiful totes !  Come on and make one for yourself this summer.... you know you've been wanting to make something for yourself!


I'm off to my sewing room!

7 comments:

  1. Love the tote bags, and those fabrics are super cool!!!
    Well done, they look fabulous!
    Cheers, Anita.

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  2. Good job on choosing the batik with the denim! Very cool totes!

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  3. These bags are beautiful! I really like your fabric choices. I also love the sheep in your header banner :)

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  4. I like how you used denim and batik together, they look great!

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  5. looks like the perfect sized tote! i love to combine denim and cotton for bags... cotton for the pretty and denim for the durability and stability. You are such a sweet friend!!!

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  6. I love your bag Susie, well done! I am already enamored with denim but I love how that batik just continues in the lining. Fun summery colors too!

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  7. I am not much into batiks, but I really like your bags! Great combination of fabrics!

    -Soma

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