tote bag and a giveaway

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A few weeks ago, Trish from Two Peas in a Pod Designs asked if I would review a new online sewing class that she has put together.  It was for a tote bag and I jumped at the chance.  I'm so in love with making pouches and bags right now that I couldn't let this opportunity pass me by.







I've never taken an online sewing class, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  I've always been just fine with written instructions, so I was curious how the videos would help...or, honestly, if they would help.  Boy, did they ever!

I dug up some Kaffe Fassett fabric I had purchased recently and got to work. The class is broken up into three video segments, which came in really handy for me.  With life being what it is right now, I needed something that I could break into smaller pieces.  The bag itself probably took only a couple hours (minus the time I spent ripping seams because I didn't follow instructions!) but I can only sew for 30-45 minutes at a time here lately, so being able to break it up was a lifesaver.

And here's my bag!






tie-front tote


I'm so tickled with how this turned out!!  The bag has boxed corners - a must for me - as well as interior pockets and a snap!  This was the first time I put in a snap and it was...forgive me...a snap!  I'm not sure why they intimated me so much before.  I love the tie-front, too.  I'm not one for big bows, so the little tie is perfect for adding just the right amount of contrast and detail to make this bag really pop.

The handle length (about a 14-inch drop) is perfect and I've carried this bag every day since finishing.  It's big enough to hold my laptop, yet the pockets mean I can keep up with things such as my phone and car keys very easily.  Love!!

On top of wonderful step-by-step written instructions, Trish's videos highlight a lot of tips and tricks that were very helpful.  I used my iPad to watch the videos, so I had them right beside me at the sewing table, but you would probably do just fine to watch the video a time or two and then follow the written instructions.  Everything is very clear and simple.







And now, to celebrate....Trish is allowing me to give away two free classes!

Leave a comment here to enter, and I will pick two lucky winners at random next week.  Comments will be open until midnight on Monday, November 21st (EST) and I will announce the winners next Tuesday.

And for those who don't want to wait - go check out the class now.  You can purchase one through PayPal and get started right away!

Happy Sewing!

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Comments

  1. Love that tote bag... thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  2. Beautiful bag, Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  3. great bag, thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. Great job, Angie!! Cool fabric. I have a clutch pattern I'm trying next, but would have fun making a tote!

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  5. Wow what an awesome tote bag. Big enough for a laptop huh? It just so happens I got a laptop yesterday and need a bag. Thanks for the chance.

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  6. Love the bag! I need to make that pattern! Thanks for the great review!

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  7. Cute tote! I've taken one online class & loved it! Would love to do this one too :)

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  8. WOW I LOVE your bag and I LOVE making bags - one of my favorite things to do. I would love a chance to learn how to make a new one like yours! Thank you!

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  9. Love the bag!! I will be purchasing a sewing machine as my Christmas gift to me:) I am a beginner but am so excited about getting started! Would love a chance to learn how to make that beautiful tie front tote!!:)

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  10. Nice bag! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  11. I'd love to try an online class. Thanks for the chance.

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  12. LUV your fabric choice!!! This will make wonderful Christmas presents~~must have this bag/instructions!

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  13. I like the idea of an online sewing class! What a great looking bag!

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  14. totes! i dote on totes ... would love to make this one with the extras on it! thanx for the opportunity to do so.

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  15. What a great bag! I love the bow on the front!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. great bag. love the fabrics you picked. thanks.

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  17. Your bag came out great. Cute fabric choices. Thanks for the chance to win an on-line class.

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  18. That is a very very adorable bag. I have never taken a sewing class and I would love to see what it's like.

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  19. That is a cute tote bag, I have been wanting to try to make something like that!

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  20. Adorable! Looks like something I would like to make. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  21. What a cute bag! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. I've never taken an online sewing class before... it sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  23. That's a gorgeous tote bag, I'd love to learn how to make it - somehow videos make it seem more achieveable! Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  24. So, it's a snap, eh? Good to know because I have that same snap fear. And with the video course, it's in the bag.

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  25. what a beautiful bag. they have always scared me to make a bag. thanks for the chance for the giveaway.
    love your page by the way.

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  26. The fabric you went with is just perfect - I would have been unsure about using such a large scale print until I saw your bag. Love it!

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  27. Awesome! Beautiful bag! I love giveaways! :-)

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  28. Never did an on-line class. Thanks for the chance to do it! Great tote!

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  29. I would love to make one of these bags. I even have the perfect fabric just waiting to be made into a bag.
    ~Kimberlee
    SpunkyDiva at live.com

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  31. Hey Angie! Love the bag! In fact there a few on my Christmas list that would be tickled to get one. Thanks for the chance to win the class.

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  32. I am hoping to learn to sew, and this looks like a perfect project for a beginner!

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