If you like totes and bags, you'll love this one.

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07-19-2010, 02:13 PM

BellaBoo

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I went to a Christmas in July trunk show today and this bag/purse was demoed. It's amazingly simple, can't get any easier, great gift! I'm making one tonight.

Scroll almost to the bottom of the page for Jiffy Totes.

http://www.ericas.com/sewing/patterns/totes.htm

07-19-2010, 02:14 PM

CarrieAnne

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Oh, WOW! Thanks, they do look easy!

07-19-2010, 02:21 PM

littlehud

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I love that site. Thanks for sharing. There are so many great bags on there.

07-19-2010, 02:49 PM

sueisallaboutquilts

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I just went crazy over all the Jinny Beyer totes. Her fabrics are so wonderful!
STOP!!! I don't need any more ideas!! lol :D

07-19-2010, 02:53 PM

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Thanks for sharing!

07-19-2010, 03:49 PM

hcarpanini

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I have been to Erica's several times. Check out her blog! She is one productive lady!!

07-19-2010, 03:56 PM

annette1952

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They are very cute! I love bags

07-19-2010, 03:59 PM

grann of 6

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Amazes me how expensive the patterns are for handbags, when most of them are just versions of rectangles or squares. I make my own patterns, based on the size I want. After all we are fabric artists and designers in our own way. I play around with tissue paper till I get the basic measurements I want and go from there. I would rather save that money to buy the fabric.