Tote Bag For Grandma

[Sabine1]

I'm interested in the weave for the strap. How did you do that?

[Hi Im Joe]

Here's the link for the tutorial:

http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page51.html

Also because the D ring or square ring or w/e you are using is likely not as wide as the strap itself you have to cut a triangle out of each side of the strap. That way when you fold it over to rivet the D ring or square ring in the strap narrows down to the width of the D ring or square ring.

I hope that helps!

[MonicaJacobson]

It looks great, Joe! Your projects all look very clean and nice.

[Hi Im Joe]

It looks great, Joe! Your projects all look very clean and nice.

Thanks Monica! Slowly but surely. I have some ideas for a combo canvas and leather bag I'm going to try out next.

[Dan28]

Here's the link for the tutorial:

http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page51.html

Also because the D ring or square ring or w/e you are using is likely not as wide as the strap itself you have to cut a triangle out of each side of the strap. That way when you fold it over to rivet the D ring or square ring in the strap narrows down to the width of the D ring or square ring.

I hope that helps!

I didn't even know that was possible. I figured since the pictures only show one side that the other had a piece of leather covering where the handle straps cuts had went all the way to the end. I was sure that was the only way to accomplish the braid. Well, now I know better.

It looks pretty nice to me. Are there any inside pockets? I may make a tote for my aunt, and wondering if it is customary to put pocket compartments in or not.

Edited August 26, 2014 by Dan28

[Hi Im Joe]

I didn't even know that was possible. I figured since the pictures only show one side that the other had a piece of leather covering where the handle straps cuts had went all the way to the end. I was sure that was the only way to accomplish the braid. Well, now I know better.

It looks pretty nice to me. Are there any inside pockets? I may make a tote for my aunt, and wondering if it is customary to put pocket compartments in or not.

This bag does not have any pockets. The other tote bag I made had a hanging inside pocket. The next one I plan to do a zipper top with an overlay leather pocket (also with a zipper) on the inside lining. It's totally up to you!

Edited August 26, 2014 by Hi Im Joe

[blue duck]

Sharp tote Joe! Bet Gramma ends up selling a few for you.

Just a suggestion, you might try skiving the seam allowance so it will lay a bit flatter.

[Feraud]

A very smart looking tote. I'm sure you grandma really appreciated the gift!

Love the mystery braid handle too.

[Hi Im Joe]

Sharp tote Joe! Bet Gramma ends up selling a few for you.

Just a suggestion, you might try skiving the seam allowance so it will lay a bit flatter.

Thank you very much! Yeah, I wouldn't mind selling a few...hahahaha. Literally after I got done sewing up the bag I thought to myself...man I should have skived that leather down some. Oh well lesson learned.

A very smart looking tote. I'm sure you grandma really appreciated the gift!

Love the mystery braid handle too.

Thank you very much!