The Project this month is the Handy Tote; this is a variation of one of my favorite projects, the Handy Bag. The Handy Tote measures 17” tall, 13” wide with a 6” box bottom, what I call “Convertible Handles” with a drop of 8” or 16” and an optional Drawstring top closure. The Handy Tote serges up quickly and includes some of my favorite techniques: Clean Starts and Stops, the easiest box bottom, circular turned tubes, and the convertible handle. I’m using three or four coordinating prints of quilt weight cotton. Non-directional prints work best for the Handy Tote.
Techniques this month: Clean Starts and Stops, circular turned tubes, easy box bottom, and how to make a convertible handle.
Downloadable content included with the course:
Project Sheet with supplies, materials list, and cutting information and Full-Color PDF step by step instructions.
Course Curriculum
Hi, I'm PJ
Since 2006 I’ve been a teacher at Montavilla Sewing Centers in the Portland Metro area. I design, produce and teach the monthly projects for Babylock Serger Club, Janome, BabyLock and Brother Machine Embroidery Club, and 8” Block of the month Club.
I have a lot of fun creating projects, designs, and patterns that incorporate techniques and products to encourage the students to get the most out of their Sergers or Embroidery Machines.
