Design a Tote Bag – LaCartera Designs

The Weekend Bag- Is it a Hit or Miss?

Hello handbag junkies, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a custom order I recently finished. This job required 20hrs to complete, but the end result is well worth it. I upcycled a leather jacket and combined the fabric to match one of the tote bags I made two years ago. What…

Sewing Tip-Halloween Tote Bag Tutorial

Here’s a great sewing tip and easy tutorial from The Seaman Mom. This is a simple lined tote bag with a boxed bottom, easy to complete in just 30-45 minutes at a pretty low cost. I’ve made a toddler size but this can easily be adjusted for an adult size too. The tote is great for carrying around…

The Purple Delight- Is it a Hit or Miss?

Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy finishing my Mother’s day orders! This is the best custom order, because I got to create whatever tote bag style I wanted! So here’s the Purple Delight! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab…

The Red Purse- Is it a Hit or Miss?

Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve upcycled a leather jacket I found for $20 to make this red purse… Words can not express the challenges I faced while working with this leather, but I didn’t give up! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss?…

A Custom Order- Is it a Hit or Miss?

Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a custom order that I’m working on. I wanted to share the beginning stages with you, because I’ve been thinking that others would enjoy this one too! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?…

Are All PDF Patterns Created The Same?

I am working on my second PDF Pattern, and I can now say that not all PDF patterns are created equally. Some are in need of more detail, some need more graphics. Creating a template can be helpful, but there are always adjustments that need to be made. And who would notice the difference right? Well Everyone…