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Butterick: 5741 (Tote) - Type:Accessories

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1/31/13 1:17 PM

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This pattern is for a large tote bag. It calls for hair canvas to interface the bag, but since that is extremely hard to come by and is expensive, I use a stiff Pellon interfacing. (Also the Pellon is washable, unlike the hair canvas). I used a cotton upholstery print for the body of the bag.

The cutting out was easy. The bulkiness of the fabric is what made this bag more difficult to construct. I don't regret using upholstery fabric, but it was definitely a learning experience and there was a lot of grading involved after I sewed the seams.

I wouldn't recommend this to new sewers with little experience. I do think it is a wonderful pattern for intermediate sewers. I would recommend using a lightweight lining (I used a quilting calico print) especially if you choose to use upholstery fabric, like I did.

I love the way it turned out!

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	sunflower2306 said... Oh what a fun bag! Love it! You did a great job on it. 1/31/13 2:13 PM
	Dee2 said... Love these bags--the fabic is wonderful. Thanks for the recommendations on fabric & interfacing choices. 1/31/13 5:24 PM
	Elemenopeo said... Such a nice bag! 1/31/13 9:10 PM
	GoodbyeValntino said... What a darling bag and cute blog! Thanks for the review. 2/1/13 8:01 AM
	txcwgrlmom said... Thank you for the review. I have this pattern and i didn't realize how big it was. I love the fabric it was a great choice. 2/3/13 2:15 PM
	lynne1nor said... Cute fabric choice! Had no idea the bag was so big. 2/4/13 1:29 PM