The Rachel Tote By Tuesday Nights Sewing

Melissa at Tuesday Nights Sewing will release her newest bag pattern, Rachel, today.  It's a lovely small tote bag, perfect for carrying your device and some files.  It's going to be my summer professional development classes bag.  It was my first real experience using vinyl, and I loved it!  I'm going to have to add more vinyl to my stash.  The directions and pattern are very easy to follow and it's short and a pretty quick sew.  I was able to complete it in three evenings of cutting and sewing, it could easily be completed in half a day.

Be sure to head to Tuesday Nights Sewing this afternoon to get your copy of the Rachel Tote Bag!

Aurora Crossbody

I had the privilege of testing the Aurora Crossbody bag for Tuesday Nights Sewing.  The best news is that this pattern is a freebie from Melissa of Tuesday Nights Sewing. It's a great little bag with a large pocket on the outside under the flap closure and two inside pockets.  The strap is adjustable.  My daughters loved it and it was just perfect for them.  I think this is a great bag for when you need something small.  It would be perfect for a tween or teen.

You can get a full written tutorial on the Aurora Crossbody bag here and you can download the pattern for free at craftsy here.

Here is my finished bag:

My Current Bag

I need to stop finishing items at night so I can get good outside pictures!  ...Or, wait till the next day to use or ship the items and take pictures. ;)  This is the bag I am currently using myself.  I especially love that although the outside gives the impression of super fullness, the lining is not full and makes it very easy to find things inside.  It has four open pockets in the lining just deep enough to reach in and get what I need.  I do miss having a zippered section though. 

Bags, Bags and More Bags

I had no idea how popular these bags would be!  I've been carrying one all summer because my larger Bow and Pockets bag just wasn't needed during the summer.  I didn't need to take books and papers back and forth from school and home.  It has been a great bag, especially along with my Thirty-One wallet.  The wallet has a place for my cards, coins and cash along with a pocket for my phone.  I just throw my wallet, sunglasses and keys in the bag and I'm ready for a quick summer outing or errands.  Here's a few examples of the bags I've made this summer.  Until August 4, you can get a bag, including shipping for $24.95.  After that, the price will be $29.95.  So visit our store and order your bag before this special price is over. 

(These bags all have new homes, but visit the store to see what is currently available.  I'm also happy to fill special orders with specific colors, although I can't custom fill specific fabric patterns)