There’s a new Noodlehead pattern on the scene!
Anna just released her Super Tote pattern, and let me be the first to tell you, this thing really is super. It’s a roomy tote bag with a recessed zipper, big front pocket, elasticized interior pockets, and space for just about everything. And like all her patterns, it’s superbly designed and full of professional details.
I love that Anna lets me test her patterns because it means I have an excuse to do some selfish sewing, which would never happen otherwise. And as I mentioned in my Instagram feed, there was no way I was wasting this gorgeous fabric on my kid.
And about this fabric – I fell in love with Anna Maria Horner’s Ghost Wing linen the moment I saw it online, but when I actually went to purchase it at Bolt, it was even more beautiful than I could’ve imagined. Seriously, photos don’t do this stuff justice. The colors are divine and the linen has a gorgeous drape (not all that relevant when you’re interfacing the hell out it for a bag, but still, it’s amazing). I think it might be one of my all time favorite fabrics to date.
Oh, and speaking of interfacing – since the fabric was lightweight, I used both types of interfacing that Anna suggests (Pellon SF 101 and Craft Fuse 808), and it came out plenty sturdy.
I have a tendency to make all my bags gray, but I loved Anna’s Melody Miller version so much that I had to use linen for the gusset. And now I can’t bring myself to use it because I don’t want it to get dirty! I knew there was a reason for all those gray bags. Oh well, for now I’m okay with just watching it hang on the wall.
And for anyone thinking of using this as a diaper bag, it would be perfect. I emptied my current one inside just to see how things fit and there’s still plenty of space to spare!
Check out Anna’s gorgeous versions of the bag and pick up your copy of the pattern here. Then try to keep your kid’s paws off your new bag!
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I seriously can’t get over how beautiful this is. It’s complete perfection. And they have this fabric at Bolt, you say?! Innnnnnteresting. 🙂
they’ve got it in two colors – you better hightail it on down there! 🙂
Beautiful. The pattern looks amazing and your fabric choice is impeccable as always. I ordered some the day I saw your bag on Instagram – would you believe I couldn’t find a shop in the UK that has it yet?
I love your version. I may have to buy the linen feathers now to make this. It would make a great diaper bag. (I spy a cloth diaper. We use and love them!) Thanks for the info about the interfacing also.
Wow! Your version gorgeous! And I can’t get over how beautiful that fabric is! How have I never seen it before??
your fabric choices are really great, like always!
Love this, Gail! It’s perfect!
This looks great with the AMH fabric. Gorgeous!
omg i LOOOVE your placement of the print for this. it’s GOREGOUS!
I just saw this fabric recently and fell in love! Now I know what I can make with it. As always, I l o v e your projects. You always make me want to start a new project.
Gail this bag is just so beautiful!!! I have totally fallen in love with that fabric too!!! I showed my daughter your bag and she fell in love with it too…so I guess two things….I must get Anna’s new pattern 😉 And I must get some of Anna Maria Horner’s new fabric…perhaps a kindergarten back pack made out of ghost wing is in order…hmmm…Love the bag, great job!
thanks, jane! so funny because i was thinking the exact same thing – big kid back pack with my remaining 1/2 yard!!
gorgeous! i love your version-so much that i’m gonna buy the pattern and give it a go. thanks for the inspiration.
Ohhh love the fabric you chose!!! I really must use fabric out of my stash though, boo. I just bought the pattern, and will be using it for a diaper bag, so thanks for showing the inside photo!
This is is beautiful! There are just so many fantastic patterns that I want to try. I’ll have to add this one to my list.
I love yours! fabulous!
reallly beautiful. must get the pattern and the fabric too. maybe we can be twinsies? haha:)
Love this! I think I need this pattern to make myself a diaper bag!
So beautiful, Gail! I haven”t seen AMH linen – that is some serious gorgeousness! If only I hadn’t put myself on a fabric diet…
I love your version! So beautiful 🙂
Ummm this is absolutely STUNNING!
wonderful! I like it a lot. I like that you use an extra “button” for closing the front pocket. A detail I may have to add to my bag, too.
I just love your version of this tote bag!
I love your bag, it has made me want to try to make one myself…although I’ve only made a few bags before so I am a bit nervous. But I figure if I can figure this one out then I can for sure figure out Amy Butler’s weekender, right? =)
your fabric choices are truly great – i especially love how well the purple lining/handles match one of the butterflies. do you remember the solid you used?
thank you! the solid is Kaffe Fassett shot cotton in Lilac.
whoa, dude, I love that bag. It looks like the perfect diaper bag because it’s super functional for a mom AND doesn’t look like a diaper bag.
i love this! do you have a good tutorial on making piping – i’ve never done it before? Thanks!
may I ask what other fabrics you used other than the shot cotton in Lilac and the AMH print?
sure! the gusset, straps, and zipper panels are Robert Kaufman Essex yarn dyed linen in Flax, and the gray behind the front pocket is Robert Kaufman Carolina chambray in black.
thanks!!
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Your color and fabric choices were superb! I makes we want to run to the nearest fabric store and buy more fabric. 🙂