I love all of Anna's patterns. They're always well-written and have unique details. The Super Tote pattern is no exception. This bag has a curved gusset, elasticized inner pockets, side pleats, and a recessed zipper.
I ordered a fabulous Anna Maria Horner linen print for the main fabric of the bag. Then I shopped my stash. The gusset and handles are Essex Yarn Dye Linen in black, the accent panels are Alexander Henry's Heath in black, the lining is Momo Freebird Ovals in blue , and the inside pockets are Anna Maria Horner's Shattered in punch.
The pattern came together very smoothly, even in its testing stages. Anna did something new this time around-- she created illustrations for the instructions, as opposed to using photographs. These diagrams make every step very clear.
My Super Tote had its first outing last night when we went to watch Avery in our citywide 6th grade band concert. I knew we would be at the arena for a few hours, so I loaded the bag up-- in addition to everything you see here, it also held snacks, a blanket, and my purse! It was comfortable to carry and opened really wide when we needed to dig in to get supplies. A+ for usability AND looks!
The Super Tote pattern is available to purchase now through Anna's pattern shop at Noodlehead. If you need a big bag for summer, trust me-- this is exactly the pattern you need.
10 comments:
Oh Krista, you Lucky one. You made a fantastic Job. Love your fabrics too
Ohhhhhh! I love it. Wonderful fabric choice, love the recessed zip to keep everything in. Very useful and pretty - win, win.
Fantastic fabric choices!! Absolutely gorgeous :) (and I have to say, I love your blog header. I read in my reader so when I pop by to comment it's a nice surprise to see such a stunning header.) :)
I already bought the pattern, so seeing yours is awesome! I am still trying to decide on fabric.
I immediately purchased the pattern. Your bag looks wonderful. Have to sew mine soon.
you're so sweet krista! I love your bag, it's so pretty and so glad to see you filled it up and made way with it already. :)
OMG I totally need one of these totes!!! Sucks I can't sew anything except a button. :/
Are you making them and selling them? If so I'll buy one!
Thanks for posting this! I bought Anna's pattern the other day and am dying to give it a try. Have to find the right fabrics first though!
Lovely Bag Krista!! Thanks to your post I now have three Noodlehead patterns!! Looking forward to using some Marimeko fabric that I have been saving to make this beauty.
I love your bag and I just came across your blog from Anna's blog post about her pattern testers and can I just say I LOVE your blog? Keep up the great work! =)
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