Modern Bags Stitched with Rope

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Modern Bags Stitched with Rope

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Simple, structural, and multifunctional, that’s how this week’s featured guest describes the fiber art projects she makes using cotton rope, a zigzag stitch, plus a large dose of creativity. Sewing With Nancy guest Lindsey Zinno is also a full-time college student in environmental and biological sciences, business owner, and designer. Continuing the mini-series on using cotton rope to create handcrafted baskets and bags, in part-two of Rope Sewing Reinvented, we’ll demonstrate advanced rope-sewing techniques. Learn how to make an “Everyday Day Bag” in less than an hour. Plus, add tasteful accents to projects with leather strapping and signature details. You, too, will learn how rope-sewing projects are made to last and are one of a kind.

Watch the first in this two-part series Rope Sewing Reinvented Part One on Sewing With Nancy.

Find everything you’ll need to complete these projects in this Rope Sewing Reinvented Starter Kit from Nancy’s Notions.

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The Bucket Tote

During this program, Lindsey will show additional ways to be creative with a zigzag stitch and cotton rope, lots of rope! The Bucket Tote makes an impressive statement. Made with 120 feet of rope and all-purpose thread, you’ll learn tips and techniques for shaping and handle making. It’s the perfect project to begin bag making with cotton rope.

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Continuing with the organic theme, Lindsey’s next bag features leather straps and a slight oval silhouette. Changing the size of the base and learning how to easily add leather strap accents, make the Everyday Bag. Creativity is exciting! Watch how easy it is on today’s Sewing With Nancy.

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Watch Rope Sewing Reinvented (Part One and Part Twoon Sewing With Nancy online.

For a chance to win a copy of the Rope Sewing Reinvented Book and DVD from Nancy’s Notions, leave a comment sharing which rope project you’ll make first.

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  • judy
    November 9, 2017

    I think I’d start with the bowl. It appears simple to make and very useful.

  • Sandy
    November 9, 2017

    I would start with the bucket bag. It would be so useful yet decorative.

  • Ginger
    November 9, 2017

    I’d probably jump in with the hardest one first. That’s usually how I work. I’ve got the rope and I’m ready to go. Just have some time sensitive projects I have to finish first. Thanks for all the womderful variety of projects you offer!

  • Marsha Dimond
    November 9, 2017

    I have made several wrapped-rope projects. This process looks SO much faster. I would make the tote first. I’d also like to try dying the rope.

  • Candy Kuettel
    November 9, 2017

    Talk about a fun, EASY, and useful gift. Who wouldn’t like a fresh set of coasters for their desk or furniture? Thanks all for bringing us exciting projects to get us crafting!!!

  • Rose Landon
    November 9, 2017

    I would try the Bucket Bag. So many uses and I love the look.

  • Linda C in TN
    November 9, 2017

    I like the bucket tote. It would be nice item to take to a quilt guild meeting.

  • Kerie
    November 9, 2017

    I love rope sewing! I think I would make the bucket tote first. I love the idea of using colorful thread as the decor.

  • Linda
    November 9, 2017

    Beautiful !! My Grand Mother taught me to do rope rugs when I was 7 years old Fond memories.

  • Peg Sullivan
    November 9, 2017

    Oh definitely the rope bag with leather handles. So chic and current.

  • Helen O
    November 9, 2017

    I love the tote, but would probably start with something a little easier until I felt I had learned the process.

  • DebbieW
    November 9, 2017

    Coasters to start, ‘til I get in the groove. They would be different colors, so fun!

  • Tanya
    November 9, 2017

    I would definitely start with the bucket tote (I would probably make more than one in a variety of thread colors). I can see so many uses for this bag.

  • Linda Kernodle
    November 9, 2017

    The bag is interesting, but I think I’ll start with a bowl.

  • Cyndi Duffin
    November 9, 2017

    I would do a bowl first. I love make complete gifts- table runner, napkins and mug mats. A bowl to put them in would be a wonderful addition to a gift set. Thank you for the giveaway.

    • terri Nielson
      November 9, 2017

      I would like to make the oval bowl. Thank you!

  • Ennis A
    November 9, 2017

    Bucket bag would so useful for many things!!!! Would love to learn this. Lindsey makes it look so easy!!!!!

  • Roberta A.
    November 9, 2017

    This looks like such an interesting and useful craft. I think I would try the everyday bag or the tote.

  • Marty
    November 9, 2017

    Definitely a rope bag for my daughter!

  • Rosanne Little
    November 9, 2017

    I would make the “Everyday Bag”. I would have so many uses for it.

  • Pat
    November 9, 2017

    Maybe they are modern but they sure are ugly. The fabric wrapped rope items are much more attractive. Just goes to show that because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be.

  • Carol
    November 9, 2017

    I would make the oval bag – love it!

  • Donna Fecteau
    November 9, 2017

    i would make the bucket bag in our school colors. It would be great for taking things to the games. And maybe one in my granddaughters gymnastic’s teams colors, and the list goes on and on!

  • Peggy V
    November 9, 2017

    I have already made the coaster, oval mat for a table and small bowl!!! Love to learn how to make the tote. Than you for the opportunity to win this book/dvd. Lindsay Zinno is an amazing artist. I see many good things in her future!!!

  • Sandra Hall
    November 9, 2017

    Great ideas! I will enjoy trying this.

  • Brenda Rithmire
    November 9, 2017

    I love the everyday bag, would try it first. I also like the bucket bag, so practical.

  • Sue L
    November 9, 2017

    I plan to make the bucket tote.

  • Sandra Hall
    November 9, 2017

    Interesting, it will be fun trying this.

  • Marvel D.
    November 9, 2017

    Love, love, love these bags!!! What great gifts they would make. I wonder if the shape could be modified for baskets, too. This could be an idea I could absolutely go crazy with.

  • Peggy
    November 9, 2017

    I’d start with a coaster.

  • JaniceCarole Allen
    November 9, 2017

    i need a surdy bag for my knitting projects. I will make a short handle, just enough for my hands to hold onto it and about 6 inches high. Just high enough to throw my small projects into it. In hot pink thread! I love this technique.

  • Jan H
    November 9, 2017

    The bucket tote would be perfect to make for my hand-sewing projects that I keep by my chair in our TV room. Can’t wait to get started!

  • Amy
    November 9, 2017

    Farmers’ Market? Bucket Bag! Perfect match.

    • Ray
      November 9, 2017

      Super gift idea for nieces and friends!

  • Cheryl Fabiano
    November 9, 2017

    A set of coasters. then a bowl, then a bag …

  • Lori M.
    November 9, 2017

    Oh boy, I think I would love to jump in and make the tote. Great techniques shown…..Thank you for wonderful giveaway…..

  • Vicky K
    November 9, 2017

    A bucket bag would be my first project!

  • Bonnye
    November 9, 2017

    I would make coasters, then the cute bucket bag.

  • EllenB
    November 9, 2017

    I’d start with the tote for hauling goodies to guild meetings!

  • Donna N
    November 9, 2017

    Love the bucket bag, but should probably practice with coasters first.

  • BevM
    November 9, 2017

    I would start with coasters. But, I can’t imagine doing this without breaking a lot of sewing machine needles!

  • Debbie Reeves
    November 9, 2017

    Coasters to learn, then bucket bag.

  • Linda Dougherty
    November 9, 2017

    I am making the bucket tote first! One for me, then one or two more creative ones as Christmas gifts. I love the look of this!

  • Charlotte
    November 9, 2017

    I would do the oval back with leather handles. I have experience with wrapped rope projects back in the 1980’s so I am ready for an advanced project…..just hope my new machine can handle it! Lol!

  • Judith
    November 9, 2017

    The bags are so beautiful and also very practical. It is hard to belief that plain rope is what they are made from.

  • Kaye
    November 9, 2017

    I love the bag with the leather straps. I’m envisioning dying the rope a taupe color and using brown/tan/copper variegated thread to sew it. The possibilities are endless.
    Thank you.

  • Pam
    November 9, 2017

    I like the bucket bag in the taupe color probably with leather straps. I think this would make a cute beach bag. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Clovis
    November 9, 2017

    The Everyday Bag would be the go to bag for me.

  • phyllis hazen
    November 9, 2017

    i would to start wit the bucket tote. i’ve always wanted to make something with rope.

  • Linda Edwards
    November 9, 2017

    I’d like to tackle the bucket tote first. Thanks for the ideas.

  • Denice
    November 9, 2017

    Love the bag with the leather handles

  • Nancy Stalnaker
    November 9, 2017

    I will make the coasters first. I suffered a spinal cord stroke a year ago, and in spite of therapy, I am limited to a bed and a short time in a wheelchair daily.
    I recently got back to my machine using the hand control, but I cannot spend as much time on it as I would like and I think I can finish a set of coasters in time to send my step daughter for Christmas! Then I can forge ahead with the new year before me!

  • Jan C
    November 9, 2017

    I will make the tote with leather straps.

  • Laura S
    November 9, 2017

    I would absolutely love to make one of those totes with the leather straps, so elegant!

  • Maritza Farr
    November 9, 2017

    Would love to make the rope bag with rope handles.

  • Kathryn Smotryski
    November 9, 2017

    What a novel way to use rope and get a great accessory! Thanks for the insight.

  • Patricia Wester
    November 9, 2017

    I would like to make the bag with leather handles and also some totes without handles for storing things in my sewing studio.

  • Jan D
    November 9, 2017

    I’m going to make the bucket tote so that I can easily carry all my knitting supplies when I babysit my granddaughters.

  • Faye Johnson
    November 9, 2017

    Would love to make the tote with leather handles, wonder if a lining with pockets would work? would be wonderful to win the DVD and instructions..

  • Jeannie
    November 9, 2017

    I’m going to start with the coasters as Christmas presents, then I’d love to try my hand at a bag!

  • Nancy
    November 9, 2017

    I would start with the coaster to practice and then the bucket tote. thanks for the giveaway.

  • Gail Beam
    November 9, 2017

    I love the tote bag with the leather handles, but I think I would have to start with the coasters to get some practice.

  • Max
    November 9, 2017

    What a great idea for gift giving something special.

  • Robin
    November 9, 2017

    I just loved watching this show! Every single project had me ready to get started immediately. The coasters and bowls were great but the bags are simply fabulous and I think I need to make some right away as gifts. It’s sew easy to change the color to suit the likes of the recipient, and a simple change in color makes it look like a completely different bag. Thanks for these great ideas!

  • Carol Olszewski
    November 9, 2017

    I would like to make the bag with leather handles.

  • Frances Gill
    November 9, 2017

    Love the oval bag with leather handles! I can think of many uses for it, so would likely need several; lol!!

  • Julie M.
    November 10, 2017

    I’ll start off with the coasters, but all of the items will be on my to-do list. The trouble will in deciding which ones I can part with for gifts!

  • Melinda G
    November 10, 2017

    Love the bags! I can’t wait to try this for Christmas gifts.

  • Susan T
    November 10, 2017

    Bowls would be made first. I love how different the projects look with just a change of thread color.

  • Linda Jones
    November 10, 2017

    Winter is the perfect time to try a new “to me” craft.

  • Elie
    November 10, 2017

    I think it would make a great shopping tote, strong and stylish and I love the leather handles

  • Ann Scott
    November 10, 2017

    Wow, contagious is a good term for the excited feeling these shows incite! I want to make several bucket totes with very short handles to corral toys my grandsons keep at my house. How cute will they look with small colorful cars contained in them?! I’ve simply got to get started on these very doable projects! Thanks for reinventing the rope basket!

  • Nancy W
    November 10, 2017

    I would like to move on and try a bag. Have already done several coasters, small bowls, and then the larger basket from the first episode.
    I have a question for Lindsay. My larger basket with handles seems to have more of a slope outward than yours. I tried hard to keep it angled up. The worst problem seems to be on the narrower sides of the oval basket. How do I prevent this?
    Nancy

  • Linda
    November 10, 2017

    Wow !! a incredible idea ! I would love to try this !!

  • Sandy Davis
    November 10, 2017

    I’ve been wanting to learn this technique for years! I’d love to teach it to my Sew Way! Group at my library; I think they would love to learn how to make these items. Thank you, Nancy, for the chance win this package!

  • Jennifer Fried
    November 10, 2017

    Hello Nancy, I like the Everyday Bag. Last spring I made small key baskets from much smaller rope. I made over 20, and gave them away at Easter to family and friends. I would love to make a purse.

  • Ginger
    November 10, 2017

    I love the leather handled bag. I would love to make it.

  • L Watson
    November 11, 2017

    I would like to make the bucket tote, I really like the yellow thread also. It makes me think of shopping during the summer at outdoor shops.

  • Carol Henry
    November 11, 2017

    Would like to make both bags. Day bag for every day use and bucket bag for my knitting. Nancy I’ve learned so much from your tv shows and videos over the years. Thank you so much

  • Mary
    November 11, 2017

    I think I will start with the bucket tote. I just love the style, I imagine rainbow thread would look spectacular. Thanks for another wonderful idea.

  • Debi
    November 12, 2017

    I’ve made the fabric covered rope baskets as shown in the first segment, but never with handles or a tote. I think I would go with the tote with fuschia & teal colored thread.

  • H Waddell
    November 12, 2017

    I have supplies and books for fabric-wrapped rope items. I like this idea of using plain rope, though, to get a feel for the process. I would start with the coasters or maybe bigger size for trivets. I would experiment with adding fabric paint. I was listening to the program from another room and heard the term “confetti” which got me thinking about adding colorful specks of fabric for fun. And I wonder if our “stitch in the ditch” presser foot with the center blade would work to keep stitching exactly centered over the two strands of rope?

  • Jeanne Creel
    November 13, 2017

    I m very adventuresome, therefore I would like to begin with the bucket tote. I am very impresses with this tutorial. I also have it bookmarked to b able to go over it for a refresher

  • Alice
    November 14, 2017

    I would definitely like to learn how to make the leather handled bag. It is beautiful!

  • Sarah
    November 14, 2017

    I could see using the bucket tote for when I go to the beach. For my book and glasses and snacks!!

  • E. Watson
    November 14, 2017

    I would start with the bucket tote. I love the yellow thread choice!

  • Julie Vance
    November 14, 2017

    I would live to make a bag to carry my knitting in!
    Just watched this episode today and then heard of her passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

  • Patricia Jacobs
    November 15, 2017

    Loved this show and I think I will try it. I am always carrying a tote and this would be perfect for knitting or books.

  • Marsha Chibitty
    November 15, 2017

    I want to try the everyday bag.

  • Jennifer Shirley
    November 17, 2017

    I would make the bucket tote, using bright green thread, my favorite color. This would be a great tote to carry sewing and quilting projects to guild sew-in’s and to friends homes to work together for the day! My first thought though, was, “Wow, would our 4 daughters and 5 granddaughters love those totes.” Guess I would be making 10 of various colors!

  • Linda Vail
    November 18, 2017

    I’m going to start with the coaster and work my way up

  • Christine
    November 18, 2017

    I would love to make the tote. I have tried doing this technique once in the past and sadly ended up with a huge circle, like a rug, not a bag. It was great to find this video which is inspiring me to try this technique again! Thanks

  • Ruth Corgan
    November 21, 2017

    I’m having trouble with the bucket tote. I have a nice flare for a height of 5″, then I can’t seem to keep the flare and want to go straight up. The problem seems to be how to keep the weight of the tote from pulling on the area where you are sewing…it hangs off the machine and the top part fights the top of the machine. Wish the program or book had shown pictures of this difficult part. Any utube videos would be appreciated.

  • Glenda
    November 22, 2017

    I’ll be making the bucket tote to hold my hoop embroidery projects. Love your shows

  • Alice
    December 23, 2017

    Love this idea, not sure which one I love the most! I would definitely like to make both of them!

  • Linda
    May 19, 2018

    I loved Lindsey’s confidence and creativity. Would love to make a bucket bag to carry purchases at the street market. Would also make a lovely gift.

  • Martha
    August 22, 2018

    I immediately went to Walmart and made a coaster and a small oval tray. I will definitely make the bucket tote. Would love to see another tv on this craft!!!

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