Design

In this assignment, we were tasked with designing and making a simple bag or pouch. I wanted to make something that I would get a lot of usage out of. Throughout college, I have used tote bags for a plethora of reasons (dance class receptacles, carrying lunch/other food, grocery shopping, ect.). I wanted to design a tote bag that I could use during sunny spring quarter!

Prototype

This was one of my first times sewing so I created a prototype to in a simple fabric to practice sewing the tote pattern.

After this point I got to work on my final product!

Analysis Based on Feedback

What Worked:

  • Pattern choice

  • Thread color choice

  • Fastening the bag with velcro

Improvements:

  • French Seam (jagged edges from cutting off excess fabric)

  • Stitching on the upper seams of the bag (sewing in a straight line)

  • Creativity in the initial design