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Made2022

Rainbow tote

A simple canvas tote in natural cotton. The only splash of colour is a thin rainbow strap for keys inside.

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Why I made it

It was made to order, for carrying personal things and the occasional bit of shopping.

What I learned

The biggest challenge was the large outer pocket. It had to sit exactly right and not shift while sewing, so I pinned it carefully in place.

Finished

Canvas tote with a pocket
The rainbow tab
The key strap points into the inside pocket, so the keys don't sink to the bottom.
The pocket
A bar tack, a dense zigzag, reinforces the top corners of the pocket where they take the strain.
Strap and label
Strap being stitched under the sewing machine foot
A hand holding the rainbow loop beside the pocket of the canvas tote
Small tabs inside the canvas tote along the top edge
Strap and stitching at the sewing machine foot

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