Thinking about the Classmate Again

Classmate Bag for Lindsay - BAM Swap
Classmate Bag for Lindsay – BAM Swap

I am starting to think more about gifts, not just the Pink Project, but upcoming birthday and holiday gifts. The Classmate Tote** by Atkinson Designs has been on my mind for some reason. Perhaps I need to make one for myself!

 

 

Gerre's Classmates Tote- open
Gerre’s Classmates Tote- open

I like making useful bags. As you know I have made two of them before, one as a swap gift and one for Gerre. I like the idea of this bag and I think it is useful. 

There are a couple of things I need to remember, if I decide to make one of these again. The pen holder is too small for *my* pens, so I need to make sure to measure my pens.

Gerre's Classmates Tote
Gerre’s Classmates Tote

The other thing is to make sure the binding goes with the the interior and exterior. I have to admit that I really like getting to the sewing part. That means I sometimes take shortcuts in choosing fabrics. It is so stupid, because I love shopping for fabrics and I enjoy the fabulous motifs of different fabrics. So, the reminder is to make sure all the fabrics go together.

 

 

 

 

 

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