A Girl's Best Friend Tote
July 30th, 2008 in sewing, fashion, gallery
ohsohappytogether, member
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"A Girl's Best Friend" tote contest entry. Front view.
This tote had been in my head for a while and when I saw the contest I knew it was time to create it. I used things that were all in my craft closet: satin material for outside and flowers; faux diamond pieces for the sparkly accents; fabric covered buttons for flower middles; a once black bamboo purse handle painted with metallic gold paint; vintage pearls on the handle and flower centers. I gathered the fabric on the outside to get that puckered look and used quilt batting instead of interfacing to help achieve the desired look. I pulled on the edges of the fabric to make the material look like that.
This is entered into the "All That Glitters" category. Notice how much it glitters in the sunlight?
This tote should win because it is glamorous, sophisticated, unique, elegant, and stands out.....need I say more?
Challenge Description
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Make, create and craft a Tote-ally fabulous tote bag, post pictures of
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Four Categories
Play Ball: This category celebrates the most inspired use of yarn. Be it by stitch, loop or some other daring technique, show us just how far some skeins of yarn can go when put to the challenge.
All That Glitters: You'll have to get your bling on for this category, for we are looking for the most spellbinding use of embellishment. Think: eye-catching, head turning, and Va Va Voom WOW!
Eco-Chic: If you are an ardent recycler or a master of innovation (or both) this category is for you. Make a tote bag out of the brilliant use of recycled, or unconventional materials.
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