I've been using a small J.Crew shopping bag to bring my lunch to work everyday, and finally decided that it was time for me to make myself a real lunch tote. I saw some really cute placemats and napkins on clearance at Nordstrom Rack awhile back and bought them thinking I could make them into something *some* day. Yes, one of those purchases.

I wish I had more green fabrics for the lining.. this was pretty much the only one that seemed to work.

I thought it would be stiff enough since the placemat is a cotton canvas weight, but it's still a little too floppy. If I were to make something like this again, I would probably use some interfacing.
I really like it, love those placemat fabrics. Great work!
ReplyDeletewhat a great bag, i love the combination of fabrics. mind you, you can never go wrong with green!
ReplyDeletedoes irving know what a talented wife he has???
ReplyDeleteinnovative and very cute!!
p.s. are you going to stitches this weekend? i'll be browsing at the market with some friends! can't wait!
wendy, you are so productive!!! super cute! :D
ReplyDeleteI love it--what a great placemat/ fabric find! And your shoes are cute, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag...nice color combo.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the shoes. Cute as a button...there's a button right?
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Yes, just pop over to your flickr site. =)
oooh very innovative!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very lovely bag!
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