Art Caddy Tote

I shared this pattern with you a few days ago and I just couldn’t resist buying it myself.

(and then I proceeded to ignore the important things on my to-do list so that I could sew it!)

My little girl is 4 and she loves art.

If there is a piece of paper to be found, 99% of the time she has written her name on it along with a portrait of her family.

I love that she is always creating, but the downside is that there are crayons, paints, markers and pieces of paper ALL over the house.

(Which kinda drives me batty!)

I knew when I saw this little tote that I had to make it.    It seriously holds everything she needs and it’s sturdy enough that it won’t topple over and spill out the contents.

LOVE it!

The pattern goes together easily and is very well written.

My biggest challenge was trying to wrestle it so that I could topstitch around the top of the bag.    The sides have super extra heavy duty interfacing that bends, but not very much and I was trying to zoom through it.

Hello Lindsey, meet Patience.

When I went slowly it was just fine.

I want to enlarge it a bit and make one for myself.   I think it would be awesome for carrying all of your sewing tools if you have a sew-in or retreat to go to.


She found it on the table this morning and yelled ‘Moooom, did you make this bag for meeeee??!!’  Then she gave me a big bear hug.

I’ll take that as approval!

 

Click below to purchase the pattern:

Art Caddy Tote by Gingercakes

xo, Lindsey

 

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  • This is adorable! And your daughter’s reaction is so sweet! I’ve seen this before and might have to give it a try. My worry is that I don’t know if I’d be able to get my kids to put the supplies back in so nicely. They’re more like “shove everything into a drawer and run!” kinds of kids. Dang.ReplyCancel

  • it’s so cute!!! I bought the pattern so long ago and still haven’t made it yet, someday! love all the fabrics you used. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • So cute! I’ve been eyeing this pattern for awhile. I think this would be a perfect Easter basket for some of the older kids. Love your scrappy goodness!ReplyCancel

  • Love it! Looks fantastic, wonderful choice of fabrics!ReplyCancel

  • Really cute! That hug makes it all worthwhile, doesn’t it?ReplyCancel

  • petracreativemom

    The tote is so cute! I agree it would be great a little bigger for a sewing retreat.ReplyCancel

  • this is fantastic, Lindsay! Good thing you’re training her young to use it.ReplyCancel

  • Fantastic pattern and great fabric selection!ReplyCancel

  • Susan

    I love the scrappy look of this bag!ReplyCancel

  • Mickey Kelly White/Harleywife

    Love it ! and you did a fabulous job on the bagReplyCancel

  • That turned out so cute. I am pinning that pattern to save for later. I just might need to buy it! Cute!ReplyCancel

  • this is so pretty and happy looking! wonderful job 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Love that little tote and love her reaction. I know another little girl that would love that too. We are headed to the ATL over Easter weekend- don’t know if it will work out to get together- busy times I know but would love to see you and visit Whipstitch!ReplyCancel

  • darcychildress

    Ok, this is so fun I just had to go buy a copy and I’m making one for myself! Some day, when I have time to sew 🙂ReplyCancel

  • That turned out fabulous! I would love to make something like that for “office supplies”…seeing that I don’t have an office but really love all the little pens, pencils, etc. Thanks for an inspiring post and a great resource for the pattern!ReplyCancel

  • Sheila S

    What a sweet mom…and daughter! I know she’ll enjoy having her own little art supply bag! Love those scraps! Looks like I’ll need to make two. One for art supplies and one to carry my sewing supplies. I probably will need to make one a little larger for the sewing supplies, too.ReplyCancel

  • Daysy Lasso

    Hello,
    I am an artist myself and I just saw your bag and I love it! I guess you just make it for her, but I would like to know if you would make more and if you sell them and at what price.

    Thank you very much,

    Could you email me and put in “artist bag” so I know is you and doesn’t go into my junk mail?

    Honestly it is a fantastic bag to move around with the art stuff! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Judy Sowers

    I’ve tried several times to download the pattern, to no avail. Where is the pattern located?ReplyCancel

  • Sue Clayton

    I love this bag, it’d be great for my daughter to keep her school artwork together. Is the pattern available to purchase?
    RegardsReplyCancel

  • eira zapata

    Buenas tardes me encantan sus proyecto me gustaria realizarlos soy mexicana por la economia de mi pais me gustaria contribuir con algo relizando sus trabajo y venderlos me encantaria me ayudara con algunos patrones para asi relizarlo gracias.ReplyCancel

  • Gretchen Sawyer

    Would love to make the Art Caddy ToteReplyCancel

  • Bonnie Fife

    would like the pattern for art caddy toteReplyCancel

  • Claudia Beecken

    Guten Abend
    Gibt es ein Schnittmuster für die Tasche?
    Mit freundlichen Grüßen
    Claudia BeeckenReplyCancel

  • Tyson

    Is this pattern still available. I
    didn’t see a link.ReplyCancel

  • Plancy

    Avez vous toujours le patron?ReplyCancel

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