Presenting the result of my first nearly* independent sewing project (ta-da!).
Chadwick, my Very Large Laptop, didn’t fit in any of my totes, and I’m not a big fan of backpacks. So I took the tote that it nearly fit into (a Vera Bradley number that has been ruined by all the grannies carrying it), created a pattern based on it that would be deep enough to hold Chadwick, and set off to sew my first tote bag. I created exterior and interior pockets and a lining, and even lined up the exterior pocket with the pattern so that it’s nearly invisible in the photo. The whole process took longer than expected, but I got in the zone and didn’t notice the hours going by. I’m about to pack Chadwick up in the neoprene sleeve and walk to the library with my snazzy, unique tote bag. I’ll see if anyone honks at me on the way.
* I say “nearly” because Nick was my unofficial consultant. I had to replace the belt on my Very Olde Sewing Machine, which Nick took care with his handyman skillz. He also helped me figure out how to sew the bottom when it became apparent that I hadn’t quite replicated the original after I’d already cut out all the fabric. What a guy.
