Border Prints—Perfect for Sewing Bags

Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 9b 3

Border Prints—Perfect for Sewing Bags

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Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 9b 3Fussy cutting fabric isn’t just for quilting! After finding inspiration from a designer handbag, I knew a border print would present a great alternative to a plain bag.

Border print fabrics are readily available and easy to fussy-cut. If you aren’t familiar with the term, fussy-cut, it means to feature a certain portion of the textile print in your sewing design. In this bag design, we feature the border. Using the Trace ‘n Create Hobo Tote Template collection, the designer upgrade is quite simple.

Supplies, fabric, and notions:

  • Pellon Peltex Interfacing
  • Fine-tip non-permanent marking pen
  • Border Print FabricNote from Nancy: Use the fabric requirements listed on the Hobo Tote pattern. Keep in mind you may need extra yardage to center the design. The fabric from Lecien is, unfortunately, no longer available. Shop at your local fabric retailer for the newest in border prints. 
  • Trace ‘n Create Hobo Tote Bag Template

Nancy Zieman's Hobo Tote Bag Template Collection by CloverModify the Template

  • To easily fussy-cut the border print, we’ll create a full front/full back template from the provided pattern as described in the Hobo Tote: Style B.

Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 1

  • Lay the bag template on the interfacing. 
  • Use a non-permanent marking pen to trace around the template marking center front/back. Notice the center is not the edge of the template, but rather the marked seam allowance line shown in yellow.

Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 2

  • Flip the template to the left-hand side.
  • Align the center front markings and trace the left side of the bag.
  • Make two interfacing templates: one front and one back.

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  • Cut out the interfacing templates.

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  • Position each interfacing shape over the border print.
Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 6Note from Nancy: I decided to only showcase the  floral portion of the fabric design. Notice that the Peltex is positioned with the bag base plus the 1/4″ seam allowance on the green section. 

Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 6a

  • Cut the shape.
  • Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric, following the manufacturer’s directions.

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  • Repeat these steps to create a bag front and bag back.

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  • Join the bag front and back by stitching the bottom seam.
Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 9From this point, the border print designer tote can be stitched following the directions for the Hobo Tote: Style B. Read more about the Hobo Tote construction on this blog post.
Border Print Handbag Nancy Zieman 9c

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For a chance to win a Trace ‘n Create Hobo Tote Bag Template from Clover Needlecraft, Inc., please leave a comment below sharing your plans to make a border print Hobo Tote Bag.

We have three random winners from last week’s blog that showcased my three new bodkin tools. Each winner receives one of the bodkin tools courtesy of Clover Needlecraft, Inc. The winner of the:

  1. Flex ‘n Glide Bodkin is Maryellen who said: This is so exciting! I’ve been sewing forever and usually dread threading elastic through a casing. The safety-pin method rarely works without a tweak or two and makes the job more time-consuming than it needs to be. I guess that can be in the past tense now with these new tools! Great ideas, Nancy!
  2. Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin is Katie who said: These tools seem like they would cut my time and frustration in half! I probably spend as much time threading the elastic as I do sewing the casing. I hope to be able to make it a 10–15 minute sewing task!
  3. Elastic Lock Set is Kathy Smigen who said: These tools would be so useful sewing 18″ doll clothes. I end up having the end of my elastic slip back into the waistband! So frustrating! I also have a long skirt that the 2″ elastic turned over on itself in the waistband. I’m going to have to open the seam allowance and adjust the elastic and the elastic lock would be so helpful when doing this to keep the rest of the elastic in the right orientation. Thank you for your great products, sewing tips, and directions.

Reread last week’s blog to learn more about these new bodkin tools.

Bye for now,

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118 Comments

  • Susan
    June 6, 2015

    I would love to have this pattern to make a few totes for the holidays..never too early to plan ahead. I need to start looking for some nice border prints. The one in the picture sure reminds me of spring.

  • tina jachetta
    June 6, 2015

    what a great idea to use border fabric. I would have never thought of this.

  • Michele
    June 6, 2015

    What a wonderful idea! I need to go shopping now for a border print!

  • Carolyn Solomon
    June 6, 2015

    I love this purse and the concise directions on the blog. I enjoy making purses for friends, family and me. Winning this template package would be very cool!

  • Leigh
    June 6, 2015

    Love this ! And I have a leftover piece of border print that would be fabulous !

  • Mercedes W.
    June 6, 2015

    Love the Hobo pattern and the creative idea of using a border print. I would love to be able to make saveral of these for gifts this Christmas.

  • Mercedes W.
    June 6, 2015

    Love these Hobo totes. I would love to make several of these as Christmas gifts and birthday gifts through the year. Thank you.

  • Mercedes W.
    June 6, 2015

    This is my 3rd time trying to leave a message, should you get multiple messages from me. I keep getting an error page. Please disregard any multiple messages and just use one. Thank you.

    I would love to make this Hobo pattern for gifts through the year. Thank you.

  • Elaine Williams
    June 6, 2015

    Thanks for this great idea, Nancy. As soon as I saw it I remembered a border fabric in my stash that I’ve never known what to do with. You are a great inspiration for creativity as well as practical help.

  • Kimberly Hubbard
    June 6, 2015

    I like the idea of fussy cutting. My daughter and I are enjoying making bags and this is a fun new idea!

  • Susan
    June 6, 2015

    Beautiful! By using the border print fabric it gives the hobo tote a completely new look. Love it!

  • Renea
    June 6, 2015

    I had never thought to use a border print for a purse. Thanks for the great idea and the wonderful giveaway.

  • Kelly Sasman
    June 6, 2015

    This year the Wisconsin State Quilt Shop Hop fabric is perfect for a purse with this method. Bought it because I had to have it. Now I know what to use it fore!

  • Judie Peterson
    June 6, 2015

    I love this idea and plan to take it one step further by using a machine embroidery design carefully positioned to personalize the bag. Thanks for this great tote idea!

  • Judy
    June 6, 2015

    Wouldn’t it be possible to embroider your own border? That way you can have any colors or patterns you want.
    Thanks, Nancy, for this and all your other brilliant ideas.

  • Gail
    June 6, 2015

    Exactly the pattern I have been looking for. Such a genius idea. Now to use all the border prints in my collection that are too small for curtains but just right for this pattern. Hope I win.

  • Sue Cleek
    June 6, 2015

    I never thought of using borders for a bag! What a wonderful idea!! YEAH!

  • Mercedes W.
    June 6, 2015

    I hope this will ‘take’ this time. I’ve tried several times to post this comment.

    I love the Hobo pattern and would love to make several of them for gifts through the year: Christmas and birthdays. Thank you for sharing.

  • Zaida
    June 6, 2015

    I love border prints and what a wonderful idea for another way to use them.

  • Joan Sawyer
    June 6, 2015

    This bag is beautiful! I am going to be on the lookout for fabrics that would look as good. I do love the Lecein. Thank you.

  • Alice
    June 6, 2015

    I’m always up for new products that make my sewing easier and faster. The only problem I see is where to find the Border Prints.

  • Janet Schreiner
    June 6, 2015

    This is such a lovely purse pattern that I would make the first one (oh yes, there would be more than one) out of a printed denim….and then maybe a summer print for the next one.

  • Diane Q
    June 6, 2015

    The samples you demonstrate always provide inspiration for so many more projects. The various looks for this bag are just endless–oh to just have more sewing time in my life. Thank you.

  • Carmen
    June 6, 2015

    This is really a gorgeous bag. I see that I had the perfect material for it and used it for something else (that didn’t work out). Now I will be on the lookout for another piece that I want to use.

  • Janice
    June 6, 2015

    This idea is great. Love the border pattern you used. I need to make 5 different ones as gifts so will definitely use this idea and also use embroidery to assist. Thanks for the great ideas and patterns.

  • evelyn smith
    June 6, 2015

    OH! OH! This tote pattern is awesome. I have several border prints that I try to use in quilts but they just don’t pop, Now I know what I can do with them. THANKS so very much

  • melissa c
    June 6, 2015

    Thank you for this exciting use for a fabric that I had never thought of! It is so rewarding to subscribe to your blog. You present ideas, and such useful templates, that create such anticipation for me. I definitely feel like even a beginner sewi st like me can make something that will look like a designer made it! I would love to make a hobo bag with patriotic border and machine embroider my monogram to use for July. Thank you again, Nancy.

  • Karen B
    June 6, 2015

    Beautiful fabric, simple instructions. Who could ask for more.

  • Ida Harrison
    June 6, 2015

    Even with all the handbags I’ve made, it has never dawned on me to use a border print. Brilliant! Guess that’s why you’re the teacher and I’m not.

  • Kathy Lindsay
    June 6, 2015

    i have just started making purses for Christmas gifts. I would love to make this style and pattern.

  • nancy
    June 6, 2015

    I have several pieces of border prints but have run out of ideas as to what to do with them, what a wonderful idea to use borders for handbags. Thanks for the great idea!

  • sue
    June 6, 2015

    I LOVE all of your tips and tricks. This is one I hadn’t even considered. My daughter and dil will swoon when they see the possibilities–they (and their little daughters) love purses and this will take it to a new level. They love compliments on one of a kind goodies!
    Thanks so much, Nancy. You are a true inspiration.

  • Patti
    June 6, 2015

    Hi Nancy, Thank you for the great bag idea. I’m new to sewing and I’ve seen border prints, but never bought them. Now I have a new project to make this summer! I love getting your emails.

  • Delores
    June 6, 2015

    Inspiring as always, Nancy! Fresh as a spring breeze in the fabric shown. What a great use for the summer border prints my kids have outgrown- now for the template. Thank you.

  • Lori M.
    June 6, 2015

    Love this tote…I like the simplicity of it’s shape and how you have put it together…I would like to make a couple of totes for my grandgirls as I have some leftover border prints of the nursery sets I made them…Thank you for such a great giveaway…..

  • mary kukla
    June 6, 2015

    Love the fussy cut print. Just started a purse, but your psttern looks much easier. May try it soon.

  • Marilyn
    June 6, 2015

    Just went to some stores on a Shop Hop and saw some border prints. I could only think of a skirt. Love your idea of a handbag and that’s what I’m going to do. Your Hobo bag is perfect and seems to be so easy!

  • Berenice
    June 6, 2015

    I have had this border print sitting on the shelf for about 6 months. I had bought it to make a dress but decided the fabric was a little too heavy. A tote would be great! I have enough to make matching ones for our girls and my mom. Maybe I can get them all done for when we go to the county fair in a couple of weeks!

  • eginter
    June 6, 2015

    I had forgotten about using border prints, u used to do tops,dresses, and ect, but purses would be GREAT.

  • Carol Skilling
    June 6, 2015

    What a terrific idea! Thank you,Nancy!

  • Eileen Keane
    June 6, 2015

    I’ve been wanting to make a tote for a long time, and I love border prints. This idea take care of both for me!

    Thank you so much for doing this giveaway!

  • Joanna Stadler
    June 6, 2015

    Hadn’t thought of border prints for purses…I have some great border-like fabric for a beach bag for my granddaughters, 13 & 8 yrs old…sandy beaches, here they come!

  • Kathy Renz
    June 6, 2015

    I have always loved border prints. I would love to make a dress and coordinating purse. I hope I win this prize but if not, I am buying it. I don’t like sewing projects that look homemade but your purses are every bit as nice as professionals.

  • Margaret Coleman
    June 6, 2015

    I have a border print that would be perfect for the tote. I would love to win the template.

  • jojomatt
    June 6, 2015

    I already have the fabric picked out for my hobo bag. Cannot wait to make one!

  • Robin
    June 6, 2015

    I would love to make the hobo bag…possibly pairing it with a clothing item such as a top or scarf. I’ll be on the lookout for border prints when shopping for fabric from now on!

  • Hope Wasylenki
    June 6, 2015

    i have some Riley Blake Red Riding Hood border print that would be great for a whimsical tote like this. Really cute!

  • Pat
    June 6, 2015

    I know it is just summer but I am thinking that a fall harvest or Christmas border print would make a wonderful bag to use over the holidays. Thanks for the chance to win the templates.

  • Lynn
    June 6, 2015

    I need a new bag and a border print would be perfect.

  • Louise Johnson
    June 6, 2015

    I really like the idea, but I find it really difficult to find border prints in the right fabric. I will have to look harder — maybe in the home dec department.

  • Christina Gonzalez
    June 6, 2015

    I have the perfect Bright Blue Floral Print to make this bag. Super excited.

  • Starla
    June 6, 2015

    I have some border print fabric in my stash — just couldn’t resist it — and it will be perfect for a bag like this!

  • Brenda fish
    June 6, 2015

    This is a wonderful project idea. I have been thinking about making a new tote for my knitting, maybe I will try this!

  • Sheilah Palacios
    June 6, 2015

    Not only would I like to make one for myself, I would like to make some for our Guild’s fund raiser. They look so professional.

  • Caroline Johnson
    June 6, 2015

    I couldn’t wait to see the picture of the Hobo Tote in today’s Blog. It is so beautiful and the style would be quite nice in use. Fussy-cutting border prints for these is a wonderful idea. I look forward to making one soon. Your templates and the accompanying notions would make the project much more successful and enjoyable.

  • Linda Coletta
    June 6, 2015

    What a great reason to make a trip to the fabric store or look online for a border print! Unfortunately I don’t have any in my stash.

  • Patti
    June 6, 2015

    I love making bags and totes. What a wonderful new idea. Can’t wait to try it.

  • Denae
    June 6, 2015

    I can’t wait to try this new idea! A small change makes a BIG difference in how this bag looks! Will be looking for boarder prints now.

  • Linda Mattson
    June 6, 2015

    Wonderful idea for a one of a kind bag. I never would have thought to use a border print. I will need to go find on in browns or maybe blues or maybe greens?

    Thank you.

  • Sharie
    June 6, 2015

    I ”ve seen a lot.of pretty border prints but never thought of making a bag like this. So cute. I think I need this pattern ! You could make for any of the holidays. Love the spring print you used.

  • Lolita
    June 6, 2015

    I spent two hours at a fabric warehouse a few weeks ago looking for the perfect border print for a dress. If I had thought of making a bag, I would not have spent so much time looking. Thanks for a new idea.

  • Patsy Pearl
    June 6, 2015

    I had not thought about border prints for a purse, it is quite attractive. I need to start looking!

  • Becky Martin
    June 6, 2015

    I love border prints! This would be a fun way to use them, not the usual dress or skirt.

  • Sandra Nettles
    June 6, 2015

    I would like to try to make this in a light-weight border print to donate to the local ACS to give to chemotherapy patients to “tote” the wigs, scarfs, bras, etc. home to make the healing journey a little brighter.

  • Gail Beam
    June 6, 2015

    Would love to have this pattern to make a border tote! It would be fun to stitch the border on a jean jacket or sweatshirt to match. Since long skirts are back in, it would be neat to have a matching border skirt. One could really make some fabulous outfits with this idea.

  • Chris Nielsen
    June 6, 2015

    What a GREAT IDEA! I would not have thought of using border fabric in this way. This is the reason I love Sewing with Nancy.

  • Donna
    June 6, 2015

    I have some vintage Mary Engelbreit holiday fabrics with nice borders that I would like to use to make bags for holiday gifts.
    Then I could put a gift inside a bag that isa gift!

  • Sharon Davis
    June 6, 2015

    I would love to make the Hobo bag with the border prints!!! Great idea!!!

  • Caroline
    June 6, 2015

    I would like to make these totes for my church craft sale. I think they would be a big seller and I c o hold use up make stash of border prints.

  • Pat O.
    June 6, 2015

    I love to see the creative ideas that come from you and your staff. I can’t wait to try this one. Here’s hoping I win the template!

  • Phyllis
    June 6, 2015

    I have several border prints and also some scraps of border prints and they all will work for this bag. Love the idea. This same concept will also work with any purse pattern. Love it. Thanks as always, Nancy.

  • Naomi M
    June 6, 2015

    I have been holding onto yardage of a border fabric I was not sure how to use. I would love to have this pattern to make the bag with the border fabric

  • Candice
    June 6, 2015

    I have a project going, that used border prints, and have enough to make a coordinating bag! Great summer look, and thanks for the inspiration!

  • Michele Kolodij
    June 6, 2015

    What a great idea for a unique bag. I’m planning to make a kimono jacket with border print fabric. How wonderful to make a matching bag. I hope I win so that I can make this idea a reality. Thank you for all the great ideas and inspiration you provide!

  • Lorij
    June 6, 2015

    I have a sari that my daughter said looks like a table cloth. It is printed around the border. The colors on it are beautiful and spring/summery. It will make a beautiful bag. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Blessings, Lorij

  • Kim Harrington
    June 6, 2015

    I love this idea! I think that the tote is particularly attractive with this sketch type of botanical design. I would like to do something just like this.

  • Tina Williams
    June 6, 2015

    I love this tote!!! I have several of your trace and create templates. Have been wanting this one too!!!!

  • Veronica
    June 6, 2015

    I haven’t thought about making bags in years but this reminds me of my high school days (back in the 70’s)!! I would cut the legs off old jeans to make them and instead of the border here, I used crazy colored ribbons. This is much more age appropriate and so pretty!

  • Judy Forkner
    June 6, 2015

    Good idea for using border prints!

  • ZB WonderWoman
    June 6, 2015

    Love this bag (love the subtle border print too). My go-to bag? Canvas cross-body messenger. Fine in my walkable city. The Hobo, with its endless variations, begs to show me how much fun creating a real handbag can be. A woman and her Me-Made Hobo…like that!

  • Shelia Watson
    June 6, 2015

    What a great template, I can see using it with lots of different colorful fabrics! Wouldn’t it look great with piping? Pockets would be easy to add too.

  • Jenny Spicuzza
    June 6, 2015

    Love his bag. Would really like to win this pattern.

  • Barbara R.
    June 6, 2015

    What a great idea for the border fabric that I love! I was having a hard time figuring out what to do with it!

  • Marjory W
    June 6, 2015

    I have some fabric that would be great for this bag.

  • Karen Poole
    June 7, 2015

    I love border prints! They are great for so many things, I’ve used some for simple beach totes before but haven’t used them with the templates from your bags yet! That’s a great idea though and I have some that would look great! I have quite a lot of the template sets and embroidery purse sets but haven’t purchased this one yet! I do love making bagels with the templates, it makes it very easy!!

  • Karen Poole
    June 7, 2015

    I need to fix the last sentence in my post!!! I don’t make bagels with the templates!!! Ahh!! I hate spell correct!! I said I love making bags with the templates.

  • Juanita Brown
    June 7, 2015

    I would love to learn how to make my own cool bag for the beach. Is it beginner-intermediate level?

  • Mary
    June 7, 2015

    Beautiful! What a great print and I look forward to trying this bag.

  • Dotti
    June 7, 2015

    Great idea using border prints. Often I buy them then put it in my stash. Then I skip over them too often. I will use this idea on my next bag project. Thanks for all your tips and ideas over the years. Dotti

  • Kay
    June 7, 2015

    Haven’t used your Trace ‘n Create templates yet. This is a perfect project for the first one!!

  • Karen payton
    June 7, 2015

    I have been making quilted bags for awhile now! I love this idea of seeking just the right border fabric for this tote! Thanks

  • Virginia
    June 7, 2015

    The hobo bag is an elegant shape, and now that Nancy’s thought of it the border print is a natural for it!

  • Dee
    June 7, 2015

    I have 6 sisters…yup..you heard me right…and 3 brothers..but we will leave them out of this project

  • Karen
    June 7, 2015

    I have some border prints this would be a great use for the extra.

  • Karon Gregory
    June 7, 2015

    I have a couple of different border fabric!!

  • Kathy
    June 7, 2015

    Love this tote have never worked with border prints and this is a great idea.

  • HagridsMom
    June 7, 2015

    I actually have some wonderful red linen with Christmas words across the bottom. I think it was meant to be a tablecloth but I didn’t buy it with that intention. It’s been ageing for some time in my fabric stash … I will certainly have to find it soon.

  • HagridsMom
    June 7, 2015

    I actually have some wonderful red linen with Christmas words across the bottom. I think it was meant to be a tablecloth but I didn’t buy it with that intention. It’s been ageing for some time in my fabric stash … I will certainly have to find it soon. I think it would be lovely used this w3ay.

  • janine
    June 7, 2015

    I can’t wait to make this. Christmas is coming. Handmade gifts are treasures ~

  • SONJA HANSEN
    June 7, 2015

    Oh, you set my mind to spinning. I had never thought of a border print for a bag and now I am going to find one (or many) prints to work into an exciting bags . I know I won’t be able to settle for just one.
    I am starting to think that I may just be able to use a batik print that I have been hoarding for a few years. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • Sue Proffitt
    June 7, 2015

    I just bought a stack of border prints while on a weekend jaunt. Original idea was for a round table center piece, but the Hobo tote is the real answer.

  • Erin M
    June 7, 2015

    I have made many bags, purses, and totes, but I still want to try more bag designs. This is a terrific idea for larger bags and totes! I like Nancy’s templates and books for making the California and hobo style bags. As always, I appreciate Nancy’s creative sewing and teaching skills. She has brightened my sewing world.

  • Mo L
    June 7, 2015

    I have a few border prints that are Seasonal (winter and Halloween) and would love to try making a purse or MAYBE a Trick or Treat BAG??

  • Anne
    June 8, 2015

    Great bag — would love to make one in a nautical border print.

  • cecilia
    June 8, 2015

    This is such a beautiful pattern, if I won the template I would like to make it with some nautical fabric or it would make a nice purse for me, making it with Redhat fabric, since I am a Redhatter lady.Thank you for your email shows Nancy I have learned so much from them and want to learn more.

  • Joyce Wilson
    June 8, 2015

    That is such a good idea. I don’t have any border fabric in my stash (yet) I need to remedy that. LOL I hope that you are feeling better and getting stronger. When I use my 5-in-one gauge, I say a little prayer for you.

  • Marty
    June 8, 2015

    Duh: I never thought of fussy-cutting for a totebag but just do piecing. Your template will work great for me to use with the ethnic/tribal printed fabrics I have collected!

  • Anna
    June 8, 2015

    i don’t have any border prints as of now. However, i really like the idea and will now be on the hunt for border fabric!

  • Jonnie L Staggs
    June 9, 2015

    WOW! I know just the fabric for this. It’s been waiting for just the right project. The fabric line is, “Tidings of Great Joy”, by Quilting Treasures. It’s going to be such a cute bag!

  • Adecia
    June 9, 2015

    What a great idea! The bag in the illustration is so pretty that it makes me want to hop up and get started on my own bag. Winning the pattern would be just the motivation to actually begin. Thanks Nancy.

  • Susan L.
    June 9, 2015

    Border prints – what a great idea! I’ll be searching them out now! Love your handbag templates. Thanks, Nancy.

  • Norma Weeks
    June 9, 2015

    What a coincidence! I just happen to have a very special collection of border prints waiting to be featured in a purse/tote bag I desperately need. This Giveaway should certainly have my name on it – please?

  • Jan
    June 10, 2015

    Due to practicing with my embroidery machine, I have many ‘border prints’. Some have mistakes or bad color combos, but using then this way would be a great way to ‘use them’ and not toss in the trash. Thanks as always for your inventive ideas.

  • Yolanda G
    June 10, 2015

    This is a spectacular idea. My mom used to always make little dresses for me as a child with border prints fabric. I would love to make a bag with a border print to remind me of her and the wonderful sewing skills she has passed on to me. She is no longer here but I will always remember her unique and beautiful creations.

  • Eliset
    June 10, 2015

    Fantastic idea, I had just purchased a pink print that has a border at Joanna just because it was really pretty. Now I see it would make a really pretty purse. Nancy your the best.

  • Karen
    June 11, 2015

    A wonderful idea, can’t wait to try it!

  • Suzanne
    June 12, 2015

    I haven’t made any handbags yet, but this pattern and idea have inspired me to give it a try!

  • Kathie Bachelet
    June 14, 2015

    I have made many purses and totes over the past few years, even using various fabrics to create a similar look but never thought about using a border print. The fabric you used is gorgeous, too bad it is no longer available. I remember many dresses as a child of the 50’s with border prints.They always had huge gathered skirts and stiff petticoats so they “stuck out” and really showed off the border print!

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