Vintage Western Tote - OmniCrafter
July 31st, 2008 in gallery
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DIGGThis is my first time making a lined bag of any sort. I used some online tutorials for information as to how a bag like this would be constructed, but the design of the bag is my own. It was pretty tricky working out measurements!
The fabric is reproduction of vintage designs - the inside lining is a favorite 1930's feedsack inpired print I had been hanging onto forever waiting for the right project to come around. I added vintage buttons from my collection and rickrack for interest.
To be honest, I really don't mind whether I win or not. I decided to take part in the competition as an excuse to learn to make something new (as well as buy a bit of new fabric!). I was also very interested to see what other crafters could come up with when faced with the same challenge.
I'm very pleased with what I made and I'm looking foward to putting it into good use.
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Make, create and craft a Tote-ally fabulous tote bag, post pictures of
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Four Categories
Play Ball: This category celebrates the most inspired use of yarn. Be it by stitch, loop or some other daring technique, show us just how far some skeins of yarn can go when put to the challenge.
All That Glitters: You'll have to get your bling on for this category, for we are looking for the most spellbinding use of embellishment. Think: eye-catching, head turning, and Va Va Voom WOW!
Eco-Chic: If you are an ardent recycler or a master of innovation (or both) this category is for you. Make a tote bag out of the brilliant use of recycled, or unconventional materials.
The Omni-Crafter Special: If you are the lucky challenge hopeful who simply can't decide which one of your crafty passions to employ, try all of them. This category challenges you to make artful use of as many DIY talents you can get into the making of one awesome tote.
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