Trail Tote

I finished a small version of the Trail Tote today to match the Necessary Wallet that I finished yesterday. I even added a little rivet on the belt loop for the strap which is a refashioned belt from Goodwill. The Trail Tote is a free pattern by Noodlehead. I love Noodlehead patterns.

I covered the ends of the braided cotton belt with matching fabric. Isn’t fusible bond wonderful? I love ironing it on and folding it up and pressing and it STAYS! Then I can just stitch away and it’s almost perfect! Love it!

I added a repurposed buckle that I’d been saving and just used the belt like a belt. It can be adjusted for a shoulder bag or a cross-body bag. If you see the belt loop in the picture, I’m going to change it. It’s too big and isn’t connected, so I’m going to rivet it to the strap tab.

See how big it is? Not really bad, but not really good either.

Author: denise

I have done beadwork for over 25 years and got so interested in jewelry design that I took two metalwork classes at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee from wonderful teachers Deborah Lynn Gold and Marjorie Simon. I can't choose a favorite medium. I love sculptural work and adore forming and fabricating metals, but three-dimensional beadwork is more colorful. I sew a lot! Lately I've been making lots of purses and wallets as well as upcycling used clothing into new items. Lately I've gone back to sewing and refashioning cast-off clothing–mostly men's shirts, into girls' clothing. I also enjoy making handbags and wallets. They are really fun to put together–like a puzzle. View all posts by denise