Turned out really good! I made a pretty big beach bag/tote style as I didn't have anything big enough for going swimming with Izzy.

So here it is,





The changes I made to the pattern were:

• I used canvas for the outer as more substantial, so that gets rid of needing fusible fleece (interfacing I think)
  
• I made my own handles of the same material, rather than the webbing the pattern suggests.
  
• I sewed the handles on afterwards as I wasn't confident to get it right stitching it between the lining and the outer!
  

Here is the pattern if you want it http://www.simplicity.com/t-how-to-sew-totebag.aspx it was really easy to sew, probably took me an hour an a half max not going very fast, although 10 minutes of that was brain freeze as couldn't work out which way to sew the last bit

I'm going to make a smaller zippy one to match that is waterproof, for bunging wet suits in.

wow!!!! love it !!! You could sell them Lise and make a nice profit xx

I've now made the small zippy bag - quite pleased as I have never even attempted to put a zip in!





and a pic with our cossies in!


Hmmm what to make next!?

brilliant !!! x

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/09/free-amy-butler-pattern-blossom-handbagshoulder-bag/

That is what my next project is...I have some gorgeous peachy coloured faux suede kind of material that will make a lovely bag (plus a ton of other material I got today lol so not sure what else to make!)

Love it Lisa and the fabric is gorgeous. Xx