Stitch a bargello bag that's destined to become an epic heirloom with the Hello Bargello Dreamweaver Hexagon Tote. We are just obsessed with this gorgeous design which has been many years in the making. The details are stunning, from the boxed corners to the wooden handles - she's so worth the hours you'll spend stitching her, and she's sure to become a favorite bag for years.
Available in two dreamy color options, this tote is worked on plastic canvas and features sturdy wooden handles and a magnetic snap closure. The pattern includes instructions to add an optional fabric lining, or you can leave the bag unlined. This in-depth project will provide hours of relaxing craft therapy and a lifetime of "where did you get that amazing bag?!" compliments!
It's a perfect small-tote size for a weekend day out and about, or to use as a project bag for your fiber craft WIPs. And who wouldn't love to receive the Dreamweaver Tote as a gift?!
View the other styles in the Dreamweaver collection here!
*ERRATA: please scroll down for a correction in the pattern book for this project.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished size: 12" x 13" (30.5cm x 33cm)
Materials included with kit:
- 32 skeins DMC Tapestry Wool (not included with custom kit option)
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Wooden handles
- Magnetic snap
- Plastic canvas
- Size 18 tapestry needle
- Premium printed pattern booklet including charts, thorough instructions with step-by-step photos, and optional sewing instructions for the lining
- Packaged in our size large reusable HELLO BARGELLO zipper project bag
Optional if you wish to add a lining (not included): 1/2 yard fabric + matching sewing thread (see Lining Notes below for more info)
LINING NOTES
This pattern includes instructions to add an optional fabric lining which requires basic sewing (machine sewing or hand sewing). You can also leave the bag unlined. Lining materials are not included with the kit; if you wish to add the lining, we recommend the following products for an exact color match to the bag:
Rust/Gold Colorway
Blue Colorway
TO CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS
Want to to select your own custom colors for this kit? Awesome! Here's how it works:
- Add this kit to your cart, selecting the "Custom Color Kit (No Wool Included)" option above.
- Head on over to the Tapestry Wool section of our online shop and browse for the colors that suit your fancy! Simply select the colors you want and add them to your cart.
- For this kit, you will need a total of 32 skeins in the following quantities:
- Color A (main outline color + flaps and all finishing): 8 skeins
- Colors B - E (inner colors of each hexagon): 4 skeins each
- Color F (lightest color of each hexagon): 3 skeins
- Color G (curved section at the base of each hexagon): 3 skeins
- Color H (dot near the base of each hexagon): 2 skeins
- This will be a total of 32 skeins.
- Double check your cart to be sure you've added the "choose your own colors" kit and a total of 32 skeins of tapestry wool, then complete checkout. We'll build your custom kit and ship it right out to you! Yay!
- Share your project photos on Instagram and tag us @hellobargello because we CANNOT WAIT to see your original creation!
ERRATA
For Dreamweaver kits shipped after October, 2023:
There was a manufacturing discrepancy in the wooden handles for this kit, which affects the handle flaps fitting correctly in the opening of the wooden handles. Fortunately there is an easy fix by simply adjusting the size of the Flaps when making the bag; please read on for details!
Check your wooden handles. The slot in the handles where the bargello flap is inserted should measure 5 1/4" (13 cm). If the opening in your handles meets this measurement, you received the correct item and you are all set. Please proceed with the instructions as they are printed in the pattern.
If the opening in your handles measures 4 1/2" (11.5 cm), you will need to make adjustments while stitching the Handle Flaps for your bag as follows:
- Follow the pattern as written in the Flaps section (page 7 of the pattern booklet), but cut the canvas to 45 x 29 squares (not 51 x 29 squares).
- Remove 3 stitches from each side of the Flap Chart (page 9) to fit the smaller canvas.
- Proceed with the rest of the instructions as printed.
Finally, if you've already stitched your Flaps and they are too large to fit the wooden handles you received with your kit, please contact us for further assistance in successfully completing your Dreamweaver bag.
