Have you ever finished a project and felt a sense of victory?
That’s how I’m feeling about finishing my Carolyn Friedlander Social Tote!
I learned a lot in the process and have a much better sense of putting together a tote like this one with different compartments. For a couple of in-process photos, see this previous post here.
One of my favorite things about the totes was making the handles. The instructions for making them were a new-to-me technique that made the handles come together easily with a neat finish.
The other thing I like was the optional pincushion. It’s a nice, chunky pincushion. I filled it with batting scraps to give it some puff and raw rice grains to give it some weight.
One thing I would do differently if I were to make the tote again is to adjust the size of the lining and make it a bit smaller so that it would fit more a bit more snugly inside the outer shell. I’m thinking that either making the pieces smaller or taking a larger seam allowance would work.
All in all, it was a great learning experience!
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You've done a great job of this tote! I love the purple lining! I usually use a larger seam allowance on the lining of the bags I make which often does the trick of making for a smoother finish.
Doesn't posting your FO on your blog and on IG feel like the best kind of victory lap? High five, Nicole!
Looks great! I found this to be a challenging pattern but a great finish and agree that larger seams for the lining would be a better fit. I'm in love with your fabric choices!
This turned out beautifully! On the lining, I find, especially with purses, that I like a bit of a looser lining. That way, depending on how much you put in the tote/purse and how heavy it is, you aren't stressing the lining and thus chance breaking a seam.
You've a FAB finished basket.‼️‼️
The finish on the handle is so attractive.
Nicole, Great Job
Hug 'n smiles
Gerry
Rosemary b here:
this is really a sweet basket, I love the fabric choices. I love the handles. I love everything about this ❤️
Nice finish, Nicole
It looks so good, Nicole. The big pincushion works well with it too.
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