I wanted to have a little bag for Brice for Trick or Treating this year, and I knew I wanted to make it myself. I also knew that I wanted to do something with a pumpkin on linen so I combined the two. I’m not sure when I decided I wanted to do some embroidery, but I started sketching things out and came up with the above design. It’s absolutely fitting as Brice LOVES his “meows”.
I stared with the cat and added the pumpkin, but kept thinking it needed something else. Hence the tree. But it was no easy matter trying to draw a tree that said “fall” but was still fun and cartoonish like the cat and pumpkin. With my moms advice I finally decided on the tree in the design.
I found the dots at Joann’s along with the lining fabric some months back. I had thoughts of making them into a trick or treat bag for Brice, but this wasn’t what I was originally thinking, but that’s just fine by me.
I have had the idea of doing a pumpkin appliqué on a bag since my apple bags. I made it up as I went along, using the sketch from my embroidery for my pattern. As an after thought I decided to embroider on the pumpkin, but knew embroidery for the vine was a perfect choice all along.
He loves this little bag. He gave it a kiss and a hug and happily caries it around on his arm. It’s just the perfect size for treats and will serve us for many years. Not into Trick or Treating? I think it’s the perfect size for a little library tote, too. Now it’s time to go make one for yourself. The free pattern includes instructions for making the bag as well as the embroidery design and pumpkin appliqué template.
Pattern Edit 5/24/2015 – The pattern does not state the lining dimensions to cut. You can either cut two pieces the same size at the exterior (9.5″ x 11.5″), OR cut one long piece that is 9.5″ x 23″ and sew up the sides. Be sure to leave an opening in the side as it states in the directions for flipping right side out after sewing the interior and exterior together.
Shanna says
What a cute tote!! I love the kitten! I am so excited about Halloween this year. My girls are finally getting old enough to make it more fun :o)
2ndAvenueStudio-Rachel says
So cute!!
really adorable!
wishes, true and kind says
Very cute and special. He’s going to love it!
eriven says
I love them both, but I’m definitely making the kitty one! Thank you for sharing the pattern :)
Terri says
super cute idea. We decided not to take sophie trick or treating this year though so maybe we can make one next year.
Tracey says
Thanks for sharing the pattern! This is so cute and your son will always remember having a special ‘Trick or Treat’ bag!
Sahara says
I love this tote! Thank you for sharing!
Anna says
This is so cute, I just posted a trick-or-treat bag for my daughter last night – I like yours better!
http://noodleheads.blogspot.com/2009/10/trick-or-treat-bag.html
ps. Can I ask where you get your linen? I live in a town that doesn’t believe in linen I guess.
The Quilt Buddy says
Hey C!
OMG!…The bag is the perfect size for trick-or-treating….and your stichery design is so stinkin’ CUTE!….I love the cat!
Thank you for taking the time to make the pattern for us. It is well written and the photos are a great help!
You ROCK!
Thimbleanna says
Both of those little bags are adorable! I love that you’ve used linen too!
Kristine Hanson says
c.u.t.e!
Aimee says
Cute! Thanks for sharing! I can picture a Christmas themed one too tweaking the embroidery and applique patterns!
Suzy D. says
Thanks!
I’m helping a friend learn to sew. this will be a great thing for her to make for her kids. and if it’s not perfect… who will be the wiser?
casserole says
This is so stinkin’ cute!!! I’m a sucker for kitties, and for embroidered linen.
I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-embroidered-trick-or-treat-tote/2009/10/18/
–Anne
jennbenn says
So cute!!!!!
Really really cute! Even better how much your son loves it!
jenn
Heather says
So very sweet! I have supplies to make mine, though I’m going with a pre-made bag and some felt. I do appreciate all your work though!
Katie says
So cute! I am about to try my hand at my own pattern. Thanks for some motivation/inspiration.
Katie @ makingthishome.com says
Oh how I love your project! Martin and I are in Germany now (brought my new Bernina over on the airplane), and now I’m trying to figure out how to buy fabric around here. Sewing is almost like a niche thing, which is frustrating.
Brice will have the cutest trick-or-treat bag of all. Wow!
Alisa says
It’s a beautiful bag. Great job on the tutorial. Thanks!
[email protected] says
Ths is so fantastic! I love this so, so much! Cutest tote ever! Thanks tons, I’ll be linking.
Katie says
Thank you so much for sharing! Your pattern is beautiful! Thank you! Thank you! :) Have a wonderful day!
Katie says
P.S. I am adding a link to this post on my blog so my friends can see it. It is just too cute to miss! :)
http://notesfromaveryredkitchen.blogspot.com/
Sew Create It - Jane says
Great tutorial!! It’s adorable!
Amy says
What is it that makes linen so perfect?
Ariane says
I love it! It’s so cute. Thanks for sharing.
NickiMierz says
What a great idea. Too late to make it for my kids so I’ll file it away for future grandkids.
Crafty Girls Workshop says
That pattern is so adorable. I used your drawings as a template to make a cute card. I hope you don’t mind. Please stop by my blog and see a picture of it, if you have time. Thanks for sharing that pattern and instructions. I can’t wait to stitch it up!
Anna
Maureen F. says
These are so cute – love them !!!!
Diane says
This is just too cute! I think I have to make one for each of my grands. Thanks so much!
Teresa says
I love this bag too – England is just beginning to catch on to the idea of Halloween as a party season – although as a child I remember going out dressed up as a witch and knocking on doors…it was a way of boosting my pocket money and sweet store! Thank you for the pattern, I will be using it. I have just started sewing and am looking for lots of ideas – this is an excellent one :)
[email protected] says
Hi Christina, this is so adorable! I’ve linked to your tutorial on my site. Hope that’s okay! Let me know!
http://www.allfreeholidaycrafts.com/Halloween-Candy-Bags/Embroidered-Pumpkin-Treat-Tote
Thanks!
Rachel
Mardi says
Sweet and simple. Want to make an adult tote just for me
chantal says
Merci beaucoup.
Bonne journée
Chantal
Jessica says
Maybe I’m just missing it but I can’t find dimensions/fabric requirements for the lining insert? I would assume two pieces cut to the same size as Fabric A backing 9.5″x11.5″, hopefully I’m not way off base?
Christina says
In all these years, no one has mentioned the lining dimensions were missing! You’re right, it’s not stated. Cut two pieces the same size at the exterior just as you assumed (9.5″ x 11.5″), OR cut one long piece that is 9.5″ x 23″ and sew up the sides. Be sure to leave the opening as it states in the directions for flipping right side out after sewing the interior and exterior together.
Barbara says
Super cute…