Sew: monogrammed chevron beach tote
In addition to the original chevron beach tote I added a smaller version with an orange monogram:
And a hint of orange in the lining just for fun:
The smaller version makes for a good purse size when you’re out and about:
Small size measures: 12″h x 16″w x 6″deep at base
Large size measures: 16″h x 20″w x 7.5″ deep at base
Here’s how I made the chevron tote:
1. Follow the original plans here with modifications below.
exterior chevron: 32″ x 17″
interior drop cloth lining: 23″ x 17″
interior chevron strips: 3″ x 17″
interior orange strips: 2.5″ x 17″
Sew the interior lining piece as pictured below, I use 1/2″ SA everywhere:
2. Miter the corners at 6″:
3. When stitching over the rope handles unravel the rope a bit to flatten and make sewing easier, going back and forward over the rope many times for a secure hold:
DO NOT clip the excess rope, once bag is turned right side out it will catch between the top stitching for added strength.
I’m linking up to:
SAS @ Funky Junk
DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Love, love, love the tote!!!!
I absolutely love these. I have to put this on the top of my to do list. I always love your tutorials, they are quick & easy…so looking forward to working on a bag for myself. Thank you for sharing!
I really really love the chevron and the pops of bright color you used!
Sarah
This is super cute and I think I need one of these in my life 🙂 I would love to have you link this up at my link party! You can find it here:
http://thewellcraftedhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/well-crafted-wednesday-19-link-party.html
They are great, Jaime! I wish I would have begged you to make some for my little ones. Couldn't justify the PBK price tag for their totes. I'm too busy sewing things for everyone else that I didn't get a chance to make the striped ones you linked up a while back! Maybe next summer.Thanks for linking!