Updated: Jun 11, 2020
Totes amaze. To make an individualised look, why not add some embroidery embellishments to your own bags.
Tip: Make a tote bag for every ocassion - errands, shopping or the beach.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Janome MC15000 Sewing Embroidery Machine
• Janome Needles #14 sharp Organ Embroidery Needles or Janome Blue Tip Needles
• Adjustable Narrow Zipper Foot P/N 200334002
• 5 x Janome plastic bobbins
• Scissors or thread snips
• RE18 Embroidery Hoop + USB Key with designs (Optional RE18 Hoop Kit / Part Number 862407007)
• Alternatively, GR Hoop (230x300)
FABRIC & NOTIONS
• 43 x 42cm x 2 black fabric (Main Fabric)
• 50cm x 36cm black fabric (Pocket Fabric)
• 75cm x 10cm x 2 black fabric (Handle Fabric)
• 43cm x 3cm contrasting fabric (Orange Fabric)
• 90cm x 3cm contrasting fabric (Orange Fabric)
• 7cm x 6.5cm x 8 contrasting fabric (Orange Fabric)
• 42cm x 41cm x 2 Bag lining fabric
• 43cm x 22cm Bag lining fabric
• Fusible woven interfacing – handles & main bag
• Fusible fleece – for main bag
• 50cm x 36cm Embroidery stabilizer tear-away
• 1.5m Cord for piping
• Embroidery threads + Bobbin fill thread
• Sewing thread to match fabrics
• Variegated thread for decorative stitching
• Fabric marking pen/chalk