A few months ago I posted about how much I loved Buzzmills version of the 241 Tote. Immediately after seeing her version of the purse I clicked over to Noodlehead and purchased the pattern.
I love the fact you can buy pdf versions of so many great sewing patterns on-line nowadays. Living in the Italian countryside has made it very difficult to get my hands on certain patterns for years so the fact that I can easily buy them online and print them out directly at home is just perfect. Plus, the prices on most pdf patterns are much lower than buying one in a sewing or pattern shop. The 241 Tote pattern costs $8 (approx. 6euro).
The 241 Tote is a simple and straightforward pattern to follow. The pattern comes with several different features to choose from (pockets or zippers on the outside). As the pattern is quite adaptable I opted to only include the pockets on the outside although it would be possible to have them on the inside as well.
I bought this lovely linen in Japan a few years ago (I think it’s Echino but am not certain) and have been patiently saving it for the perfect sewing project. Since it’s quite a bold pattern I paired it with a few solids and I love the result. Come to think of it I really need to get back to Japan to find some new fabrics.
I even made a very bright version for my daughters. This time I used a heavy (almost canvas) cotton from IKEA and some light cotton Petit Pan fabric (which I enforced with interfacing).
Definitely not a look for everyone but my daughters are in love with it!
I’ll definitely be making a few more of these purses in the near future.
Oh my goodness Jillian! I love love love your 241!! So pretty!
Thank you for introducing me to the lovely pattern! I’m still in love with the fabrics you used (and that tiny stitching detail!).
Jillian you are so very creative!!!! Beautiful totes……
I’m sure some of your gorgeous Indian fabrics would be perfect for this tote…
Woman, you have a serious talent for pairing color and patterns. I’m totally jealous. I can only work in black and white. For reals.