I’m so giddy! I can’t believe I made it to the next round of OMTWI!
I am a long side so many talented women! It was a close week, everyone did such an amazing job!
My entry was the Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Tote! I am in LOVE with it! I crochet a lot in the car with my husband when he drives around for work and I ALWAYS get my yarn all tangled up and it is just super annoying! So now when I go in the car or sit on the couch or go the the park with the kids, I just take my tote and have everything I need! The yarn doesn’t get tangled it… it’s so nice! So just remember….
I am a long side so many talented women! It was a close week, everyone did such an amazing job!
My entry was the Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Tote! I am in LOVE with it! I crochet a lot in the car with my husband when he drives around for work and I ALWAYS get my yarn all tangled up and it is just super annoying! So now when I go in the car or sit on the couch or go the the park with the kids, I just take my tote and have everything I need! The yarn doesn’t get tangled it… it’s so nice! So just remember….
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This theme was to use something from The Graphics Fairy, and I used the yarn ball in the printable I made.
This tote is pretty easy to make. I’d like to say I made it in a certain amount of time, but let’s face it, most my projects take days no matter what because I have to start and stop so many times with the kids. But at least it’s easy right? : )
This tote is pretty easy to make. I’d like to say I made it in a certain amount of time, but let’s face it, most my projects take days no matter what because I have to start and stop so many times with the kids. But at least it’s easy right? : )
There are so special things about this tote bag! You pull the yarn right through the side of the bag (my favorite part), there is storage for the crochet hooks on the side and there is a pouch in the back so you can carry any patterns or a notebook to write new patterns on! Below you can see how the yarn stacks right on top of each other inside the bag!
Here is what you will need.
{Supplies}
-1 Yard of a canvas material
- 1/4 of a yard to print your Keep Calm printable on (I used the turquoise)
- Coordinating thread, scissors, and sewing machine
- small grommets, found mine at Joann’s
- one sheet of sticky back fusible web
- and then you can print the “keep calm and carry yarn” printable HERE
{Cut List}
2 – 18.5” x 15.5” pieces (front and back)
1 - 52.5” x 7” (this will be your 3 sides)
1 - 5” x 7” (slots for crochet hooks)
1 - 15.5” x 12” (back pocket)
2 – 5” x 34” (straps)
2 – 18.5” x 15.5” pieces (front and back)
1 - 52.5” x 7” (this will be your 3 sides)
1 - 5” x 7” (slots for crochet hooks)
1 - 15.5” x 12” (back pocket)
2 – 5” x 34” (straps)
{Tutorial}
1. Print the “Keep Calm” printable onto your fabric, I have a tutorial for that HERE
cut it down the the size you want. The file of the printable is set up for a full sheet of paper, so if you want it smaller then you will need to resize it. Set this aside
1. Print the “Keep Calm” printable onto your fabric, I have a tutorial for that HERE
cut it down the the size you want. The file of the printable is set up for a full sheet of paper, so if you want it smaller then you will need to resize it. Set this aside
2. Take your back panel and your back pocket pieces and hem to tops of each (1/2” seam allowance)
Put the back pocket on top of the back panel and sew a basting stitch up the sides lining up the 3 raw edges. (set aside)
Put the back pocket on top of the back panel and sew a basting stitch up the sides lining up the 3 raw edges. (set aside)
3. Take your front panel and hem the top of it (1/2” seam allowance). Now we are going to attach our Keep Calm sign. Once it is the size you want stick the fusible web to the fabric you printed on, center it on your front panel, and follow the instructions of the fusible web. I then sewed a zig zag around the border of the fabric.
4. Take your side panel piece and hem both the short edges (1/2” seam allowance). Then take your piece for the crochet hook slots and hem the top and bottom of it. Then, measure down to where the the side panel meets the bottom of the front panel and top stitch it to the side, then sew straight lines down to create your “slots” Then line it up and pin it, right sides together, to the side of your front panel. Your side panel will wrap around to create both sides as well as the bottom, it is one long piece.
5. Continue pining the side panel around all 3 edges, right sides together, making sure to curve around the corners, until it looks like this.
6. The sew around using a 3/8” Seam allowance, make sure to backstitch at the beginning and end.
7. Now attached your back panel the same way you did the front, right sides together. Sew around the 3 sides. This will be the view of the inside.
8. Now we are going to enclose the raw edges. On the right side of the bag start with the two bottom seams and pinch them together. Press and sew. Once you do the two bottom sides, then do the 4 side seams.
9. Now we are going to work on the straps.
Take your strap pieces you cut out and fold them over 1/2” on each side and press, then fold in half lengthwise and press. Top stitch all the away along each side.
Take your strap pieces you cut out and fold them over 1/2” on each side and press, then fold in half lengthwise and press. Top stitch all the away along each side.
10. I made my straps kind of long because I tend to carry a lot of things so it just worked for me… you can shorten them though if you like.
Once you are done with that, line them up where you want them at sew it on the inside of your tote. Sew a square and then an X through the square for stability.
Once you are done with that, line them up where you want them at sew it on the inside of your tote. Sew a square and then an X through the square for stability.
11. Now on the side opposite your crochet hook slots, attach the grommets. I spaced mine out evenly, and I wanted four… I probably could have squeezed another in there if I wanted.
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There you have it! Your new yarn tote bag! As always, if you ever have any questions when using my tutorials, just leave a comment and make sure there is a way for me to get back with you… or just email me, and I would be HAPPY to help! : ) and I always love seeing what others make using my tutorials, so share it on my Facebook!
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I love the yarn tote! I am inspired to make one myself!
Thanks for sharing!
Cheri
Cute and practical! Thanks.
honestly girl, I would be more surprised if you DIDNT get to the next round!! You never disappoint!!!
Have I told you lately, that I love ya!?
Your tote is so cute and I love how "handy" it is…if only I could knit. But I had to comment because I love what you wrote about projects taking forever because of starting and stopping for the kids…oh, I hear ya there, sister! Mine are 1 and 2…just writing this comment has been taken 10 minutes!
Thanks for stopping by and for the invite to your weekly party, I'll try to make it this week! Take care :)
This is the perfect tote bag. I think I may make one for my mother's upcoming b-day. I love the graphics – perfect for this carry-all!
I love this…so much! I don't sew…but I'll have to ask, maybe even beg my mom to make this for me!
I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinteresting-party-week-twenty-one.html
This bag is such a great idea! It's so fun following along with OMTWI, good luck with it!
A few blog friends and I are collectively presenting a new challenge idea and it would be so fun to have you join. If you have a second, check in at http://www.thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com on Monday to learn more, and feel free to email me if you have any questions!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
This is such an awesome idea! I pinned this. I would like to make one for my sister in-law! Thanks for sharing.
love the tote!!
new follower..cheryl x
I just started knitting and this is a great tutorial!! TFS!! I am stopping by from delicate Construction linky party. I am also your newest follower here, google+ and Pinterest.
Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-amp-cover.html
Love this! There are a couple friends I should totally make this for!
–Katie
@Creatively Living
I have never seen a bag with holes for the wool. Ingenious!!! You have thought of everything. A great tutorial. I would love it if you would share this at my ongoing linky that's exclusively for bags and totes… http://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/01/threading-your-way-bags-and-totes-link.html
This is awesome! I am going to have to attempt to make one of these for my MIL who loves to knit and drags her yarn EVERYWHERE! Congrats on making it to the next round.. you rock!
Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
shared this on my COM-FB page. So darn cute. winks, jen
Amazing job, Thanks for sharing!
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelighftulhome.blogspot.com
BRILLIANT! I LOVE this saying! I'm definitely going to have to give the pattern a go. Thanks so much for sharing this!
I 2nd Ann Brilliant!
That is SUCH a great idea!
Such a great bag! I love love love it!
Thanks so so much for linking up to my first party!! I really appreciate you sharing your awesome creativity!
you should sell these on esty! i'd buy one :)
Love this idea! I am an avid knitting/crochet fan ~ and this is just the kind of bag I need, will be making one up soon :)
Great tutorial – I have a friend whose birthday is coming up – this is perfect for her. Thanks for sharing :)
Cute, Ashley. I hope you will link this up this week for the yarn project challenge. This is perfect for that.
Hope all is well!!!
XOXO
Dee, the CSI Girl
That is so awesome! I LOVE the grommets on the side
Wow! A CUTE tote, and an awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing how to make this, and have a great weekend! ~tina
What a fabulous tutorial. Thank you for sharing it.
Your idea for this bag reminds me of the Beehive my Mom had in the 1950's – it was a blue plastic beehive with a screw-on bottom, and holes in the top for the wools to be threaded through. In those days we bought skeins of wool and hand-rolled them ourselves, so the wool pulled from the outside – which meant the ball of wool rolled off on its' own mission! Your idea is great. Hope you don't mind if I make a suggestion – to prevent the wool from pulling back into the bag if it is not in use, you might sew on a button below each grommets on which to wind the loose end of the wool. Margaret.
This tote is brillent….can not wait to make one for myself, and perhaps one for my sister….
Was just thinking, when I make mine, I think I will add a flap to the top some how, to keep everything in, and perhaps dust, dirt and little fingers out !!!!
love her site. easy instructions to follow
Thank you!
What a brilliant design! I don’t know how I haven’t seen this post before but I love it … the grommets are SO smart!
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I love this!!! Thank you so very much for the pattern! I will definately be making one of these bags…or two, or three…lol