For years my sister-in-law has been using the Original Scrap-bag™ that I gave her for a wine/beverage tote. So I thought I'd try it out . . . and guess what it works great!
This Original Scrap-bags™ tote can accommodate two or three wine or beverage bottles! The Scrap-bags™ hardboard bottom supports them perfectly.
If you carry three bottles, wrap the center bottle with a terry towel to prevent the bottles clinking together. If you are carrying two bottles you can just fold the towel and place it in between the two, then snap the snap and your bottle are protected from each other and you won't even see them.
Deviations from the pattern: 1) I eliminated the interior pockets because I thought the bottles might catch on them when inserting them into the bag. 2) I added two large exterior pockets made from strips of coordinating fabrics.
Bag above shows the large exterior pocket on the front of the bag.
Yes, there are two bottles in the bag above!
The fabrics used in this bag are Sandra Banava's Color Theory from Robert Kaufman. Because this bag was a collaborative effort between Sandra and myself and I knew I would be sending the bag to her after photography, I decided to have a little fun with the back pocket. I played with a combination of selvages from her fabrics and the Scrap-bags™ woven label in addition to the strip pieced pocket.
Remember: "Let our patterns be the canvas for your creativity!"
Below you will find another simple detail. Hand quilted stitching along the top edge of the bag and the pocket top. It only takes a few minutes to do . . . but adds something special to the bag.
Fabric ID:Blue = Color Theory 6882 Jewel - Robert Kaufman
White = Color Theory 6884 Jewel - Robert Kaufman
Red = Color Theory 6883 Jewel - Robert Kaufman
To see more of Sandra Banava's Color Theory Collection visit Robert Kaufman
Sandra invites you to visit her Flicker Album or send her an email.
And YES, you can get this done tote bag sewn by the 4th of July! ; )
