Mr. Aitch, Pepper, and I went to my brother’s “cottage” on Lake Chautauqua last week for wine tastings at various vineyards in the area. The weather wasn’t as cooperative as predicted but we still had fun, tasted multiple wines, and ate well. (Too well. I’m glad I packed elastic waist pants!)
We’ve only taken Pepper with us on the road one other time and boarded her other times. She needed her own travel bag. I used a heavy canvas bag for her before but it was a bit small and promoted my former working environment. Not that that’s a bad thing but I wanted a bigger bag with dog-related fabric or designs.
Some of the fabric I acquired from my BFF had the perfect design. Five and a half yards of the blue bone fabric. The piece was evidently leftover from a quilt as it was only 20 inches wide. Whatever, it would work for my purpose.
I cut the solid back and handles off the original canvas bag for the bottom section and handles for Pepper’s bag. I used a layer of fusible fleece on both the outer and lining fabrics to give the bag more stability.
I added a vinyl pocket to the front, a slip pocket inside, and a snap to keep it closed. The best part was that I used what I had. The straps/handles are dark green but I’m OK with that. And Pepper doesn’t care either.
Perfect for a Doggie Travel Bag!
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THAT’S what I can do with all these tote bags! Great idea to reuse the canvas!
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Happy your machine can deal with the canvas! Tough stuff! And a cute/functional bag!
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I used a heavier needle and just went slow. I had to turn the wheel by hand over seams so I wouldn’t break the needle. Your machine can sew heavier fabrics, too.
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Yes– have transformed some old Carhart pockets into saddle-bags for the car console. Slow and easy as she goes!
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I love this!!!!
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Very nicely done!
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Thank you. 😊
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Your tote bag is very cool. What a great project bag!
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Great tote. I love making my own project bags as they are exactly the size I want in fun fabrics. I need to learn how to put in interior pockets. I’m guessing I need to sew the pocket to the lining before I sew the lining and exterior together.
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