Totes for tots

Well, she thinks it's her bag. It's my first attempt at a hand bag. I think it's ok, not great. Mia loves it. I used your basic medium-weight cottons. A couple of them had some lycra in it. I used a very hevy weight interfacing to help give the bag shape and keep the fabrics from stretching. I think next time, I will double up on the interfacing. Maybe even use it on the lining. My biggest issue with this bag is the way I put the lining in. I lined the top part of the bag where the zipper is, which was a mistake. The lining doesn't hold up. It falls in and makes it difficult to use. I need to go back and stitch the lining in place around the top. That would probably help a lot. I added D-rings to the sides, so I can hang it on Mia's stroller. I also added a key clip and pockets inside. All the materials used -- even the key clilp -- I already had. Perfect for use-what-you-have April.

Top of bag. Zipper and D-rings.

Lining with pockets and key clip.