First-Ever tote.  About a 16" square with canvas handles.  Self-lined.  With stuff in it, it hangs really lop-sided.  Gave it to Mom...Moms will love any handmade gift   Puppy dog tail in upper portion of pic not attached LOL.

Butterfly Toile Tote.  Found this gorgeous fabric at a thrift store and had to do something with it.  It's about 14" square.  I didn't measure, just folded the fabric in a triangle to get even sides.  Lined with a white silky polyester.  Features an inner pocket while I worked on my fabulous skills .  Roommate saw pillows I made of the same fabric and loved it,  so I made this for her.

Army Bag.  I love this one.  Look closely and you can see that the camoflage fabric has green floral embroidery on it!  I made this bag for a female friend serving in Afghanistan.  I figured she should have something girly to match her BDUs.  Again, no measuring.  I folded the fabric in half and cut out a curvy shape.  The bag is self-lined and has an inner pocket.  Drawstring closure (drawstring and belt loops were made of same fabric)


I adored this little purse.  Unfortunately, I'm a big purse kinda gal, so I sold this at a consignment shop.  The fabric was from an old dress I bought at Target.  The handles were canvas.  Self-lined, button closure.  I used the button closure from the dress!  This was my first foray into pleating, which I created very unscientifically by pinching together some of the fabric, pinning it, and sewing it under the handles.  Again, no measuring, I just folded the fabric in half for symmetry and cut out a curvy shape.



I liked this tote a lot too.  Same concept as Army purse, but the fabric was from a vintage sheet from a thrift store!  I lined it with the poly satin.




I hope this inspires you to think outside of...your measuring tape!  Any thoughts?  Please add them in the comments below.  Ta Ta!