I'm sharing the bag I made for April's #letssewthistogether. If you know me, you know it's extremely rare for me to buy paper patterns. It is easy to make an exception for bags or other one-size items though!
I had received an incredible upholstery remnant from Erin, The Machine (@vinthillknits) and I knew instantly it would make a lovely bag.
I chose the Caravan Tote pattern by Noodlehead after drooling over a sample at Sew To Speak.
While things started out a bit rocky...
Truth is zippers work better with pulls.
It came together rather nicely!
Zipper from Sallie Tomato
My favorite feature of the Caravan Tote is the large outer zippered pocket. It's designed with storing needles in mind. I chose to stitch a few larger slip pocket sections since I don't knit.
The rivets at the base of the shoulder straps were an ad lib. A little extra bling never hurt anyone, no?
Back of the Caravan Tote
I added my tag inside the pocket flap on the front.
Since the outside is all shades of greige, I love the pops of bright pink in the lining fabrics (Cotton and Steel).
All in all, I'm happy with this tote and would definitely sew this pattern again.
