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Sharyn
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Posted: Dec 10 2011 at 9:23pm \| IP Logged

I'm writing this post in response to a question here so as not to take it off topic, even though it is an old post.

I'm wanting to make some totes and pencil/paint-brush rolls for our journaling. I haven't done much sewing since high school, which is getting to be a long time ago now so I have been looking at as many idea's as I can so I can make up patterns.

I like this Nature Walk Bag on Etsy. I'm not sure whether to add a flap or zip, I do want an outside pocket. If I'm feeling clever I may do some applique too, perhaps leaves or feathers. I want it to be big enough to hold a pencil roll, journal, small watercolor set, rag, waterbottle etc. I would like it to be over-the-shoulder so it doesn't slip off, but I'm wondering if my boys would prefer a small backpack? But backpacks may be too adventurous for this beginner

I have found some online tutorials.
Nature Bag
Here is a bag made from recycled clothing
A messenger bag

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Posted: Dec 10 2011 at 9:33pm \| IP Logged

For pencil rolls there are lots of idea's on Etsy

I quite like this one Just scroll down a bit to see it. I love the feather fabric.

Here's a tutorialand another.
And there is this one at Pondered in my heart

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Posted: Dec 10 2011 at 9:49pm \| IP Logged

I'll add more links if I come across some

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Posted: Dec 12 2011 at 3:15pm \| IP Logged

Ooo, I love that first tutorial!

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Posted: Dec 12 2011 at 6:41pm \| IP Logged

Sharyn, Thanks for taking the time to share your resources! I love being inspired!

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