Solids-only Tote Challenge - Final Result!

Finally I finished the tote for the Solids-only Tote Challenge...just a few days before the deadline..Yeah!




Here is the detail about this challenge:

Guidelines:

PROJECT: Tote bag

THE KICKER: You must use solid colors only, no prints!

TECHNIQUES: Use at least one of the following: Applique, Reverse Applique, or Patchwork.

VOTING: A Polldaddy poll will be set up to determine the winner.

PRIZES: Winner(s) will receive bragging rights and a snazzy button!

Timeline:

START: November 1st, 2011

LAST DAY FOR SUBMISSION: November 30th, 2011

VOTING: December 1-31, 2011

WINNER ANNOUNCED: January 2012

(I copied the information about this challenge from Rikka @ Ricochet and Away's page ^-^)

I have to thank Rikka and Keren for hosting this wonderful challenge and also to my fellow solids-only tote challenge participants for the inspiration and encouragement.

I sewed the Hawaiian applique girl on to the denim used as the tote body.

Then, on the other side, I was inspired by Pam @ Threading My Way who showed a great applique tutorial on her blog.

This is the first time I tried machine applique and I'm glad I did...I got to try different stitches that are available on my sewing machine and I like the result I got. I went with curvy flowers so they would fit with the Hawaiian girl design.


O.K. here is the picture of what I call "Hawaiian Chic Drawstring Tote".

And this is how it looks on the other side.

Actually, when I first planned to make this tote..I thought of a more box-like/rectangular shape. But I'm glad I changed to this drawstring style instead..it gives the casual look which fits with the applique designs. For the drawstring part, I used cloth webbing that is normally used for the tote handles and cover the ends with denims.

This is the first time I used only solid fabrics and I am quite proud that I used everything I already have on hand to make this tote (Yes, even the handle..I bought it ages ago and did not think it would become so handy ^-^)

What do you think of the tote? I would love to hear your comment or suggestion.
and Thank you very much for stopping by my blog. :)







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