Easy Tote Update || DIY

Oh my goodness.  This DIY is so easy there's almost no need for a tutorial.  It's that simple.  Use this tutorial to spice up any plain bag you have lying around.

Materials:

Two medium sized wonky triangles panels (or any fabric cut to the size you need/want for your pocket)
Interior pocket fabric lining
Bag


Step 1

Sew together two panels (or cut out the size of pocket you want using fabric you would like for the outer pocket).  Using your panel as a template, lay it on top of your interior pocket fabric.  Cut out a second piece of fabric.

Step 2

Place both pieces right sides together.  Pin into place.  Sew along all four sides using 1/4" seam (scant 1/4" if using the wonky triangles pattern) leaving about a 3" opening.

Trim corners.  Pull your fabric right side out, and turn your corners.  Press flat with a hot iron.

Step 3

Whipstitch your opening shut.  I like to do this even though you'll be stitching it down, so it's a personal preference.

Step 4

Place your pocket on your bag and pin into place.  Sew on the three sides of the pocket onto the bag.   I used about a 1/4" seam.  That's it!

Need some help with fabric selections?  Here are some great fabrics to choose from.

Fun and Games

Morning Glory Flowers

Quill in Peacock

Have a great weekend!  I hope you all are not as busy as I am!  I feel like I am up to my head in projects.  :)

xx nancy

A little tote update + Winners!

I added a little pocket to an existing Gap tote I owned.  I used my wonky triangles pattern for the design.  I just love this pattern so much, and I think you will too!  I'll share the details next week for this really easy DIY.

Winners!!  All winners will receive my pattern, and the prize listed next to their name.  Check out below to see if you won!

You can purchase the pattern here.

A HUGE thank you to all those who hosted the giveaways!!

Winner of the $20 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop - Jeifner

Winner of bundle pack from Maze and Vale - Myrth McDonald

Winner of scrap bundle from Poppyseed Fabrics- Sarah Milroy

Winner of Zen Chic Barcelona from Tactile Fabrics - Karen

Winner of scrap bundle from Mina Prints - Holli


Winners of my PDF pattern -

Winner of Sun Print Feathers on the Facebook giveaway is -  Colleen Y.


Everyone has 48 hours to claim their winnings before I select new winners.  Everyone has been emailed.



Thank you all for participating and helping spread the word about my new pattern wonky triangles!

YOU CAN PURCHASE THE PATTERN ON CRAFTSY OR ETSY.


xx nancy

A new lamp in the house

Lamps.com asked me if I wanted to review one of their lamps several months ago, and even though we were in the middle of moving across the country, I jumped at the chance.   I had a hard time picking which lamp I wanted, but when I saw the Director's Table lamp, I knew that was the lamp I wanted!  I love its three-pronged legs, and its sleek contour.  My lamp came packaged well, was quick to assemble, and overall felt great.   Lamps.com offers lamps at all prices making it affordable for many people, and they offer a wide selection of different styles.  I highly recommend checking them out next time you are in the market for lighting.

Some other bloggers have their lamps too, so I recommend checking out what they have to say about Lamps.com.   I enjoyed seeing their lamps in their homes since we all have different tastes.   There really is a style for everyone.

Kristen F. Davis

Brittany Makes

Whipperberry

xx nancy


I received a lamp in exchange for my review, which all opinions are mine.