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Book Review of take-along totes by Marilynn Bilyeu

take-along totes by Marilynn Bilyeu

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The Bottom Line

When it's closed the basic tote presented in this book is the same but once it's opened there are a vast assortment of possibilities, making the book a wise investment for anyone who sews gifts or spends a lot of time on the go.
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Pros

  • This tote's possiblities make it a fantastic gift giving idea.
  • Pattern remains part of the book.
  • Great mass production projects
  • Your fabric choices and changes in the interior pockets make it have endless possibilities.
  • Excellent directions and instructions throughout.

Cons

  • Fabric bowl or fabric box experience may be helpful.

Description

  • The main part of the tote in this book is a securely closing tote with a handle that can hold tools for a variety of needs.
  • This project could easily be mass produced to meet a wide variety of gift giving needs.
  • The pattern is printed on pages of the book which can be traced or copied at a copy machine. It will always be with the book.
  • All techniques are thoroughly explained and shown throughout the book.
  • Very helpful tips are highlighted throughout the book.
  • The finished tote can stand on a table making it a great way to have your supplies at hand for on the go classes.

Guide Review - Book Review

The bright colors used to show the sewing tote on the cover of this book immediately caught my attention but that was just the beginning of the possibilities of the tote highlighted in this book.
The tote examples in this book focus on
  • Quilter's Tote (This tote idea would work well for any sewing class need, not just quilter's.)
  • Scrapbooker's Tote
  • Knitter's Tote
  • Teacher's Tote
  • Girls on the Go Tote
  • Kids on the Go Tote
These examples give you a huge variety of pocket and accessories that can be added to the basic tote. All the options make the tote plausible for almost any on the go need.
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