
Modern Bags Stitched with Rope
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.
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.
Everyday Bag
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.
Watch Rope Sewing Reinvented (Part One and Part Two) on 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
I think I’d start with the bowl. It appears simple to make and very useful.
Sandy
I would start with the bucket bag. It would be so useful yet decorative.
Ginger
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
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
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
I would try the Bucket Bag. So many uses and I love the look.
Linda C in TN
I like the bucket tote. It would be nice item to take to a quilt guild meeting.
Kerie
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
Beautiful !! My Grand Mother taught me to do rope rugs when I was 7 years old Fond memories.
Peg Sullivan
Oh definitely the rope bag with leather handles. So chic and current.
Helen O
I love the tote, but would probably start with something a little easier until I felt I had learned the process.
DebbieW
Coasters to start, ‘til I get in the groove. They would be different colors, so fun!
Tanya
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
The bag is interesting, but I think I’ll start with a bowl.
Cyndi Duffin
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
I would like to make the oval bowl. Thank you!
Ennis A
Bucket bag would so useful for many things!!!! Would love to learn this. Lindsey makes it look so easy!!!!!
Roberta A.
This looks like such an interesting and useful craft. I think I would try the everyday bag or the tote.
Marty
Definitely a rope bag for my daughter!
Rosanne Little
I would make the “Everyday Bag”. I would have so many uses for it.
Pat
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
I would make the oval bag – love it!
Donna Fecteau
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
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
Great ideas! I will enjoy trying this.
Brenda Rithmire
I love the everyday bag, would try it first. I also like the bucket bag, so practical.
Sue L
I plan to make the bucket tote.
Sandra Hall
Interesting, it will be fun trying this.
Marvel D.
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
I’d start with a coaster.
JaniceCarole Allen
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
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
Farmers’ Market? Bucket Bag! Perfect match.
Ray
Super gift idea for nieces and friends!
Cheryl Fabiano
A set of coasters. then a bowl, then a bag …
Lori M.
Oh boy, I think I would love to jump in and make the tote. Great techniques shown…..Thank you for wonderful giveaway…..
Vicky K
A bucket bag would be my first project!
Bonnye
I would make coasters, then the cute bucket bag.
EllenB
I’d start with the tote for hauling goodies to guild meetings!
Donna N
Love the bucket bag, but should probably practice with coasters first.
BevM
I would start with coasters. But, I can’t imagine doing this without breaking a lot of sewing machine needles!
Debbie Reeves
Coasters to learn, then bucket bag.
Linda Dougherty
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
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
The bags are so beautiful and also very practical. It is hard to belief that plain rope is what they are made from.
Kaye
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
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
The Everyday Bag would be the go to bag for me.
phyllis hazen
i would to start wit the bucket tote. i’ve always wanted to make something with rope.
Linda Edwards
I’d like to tackle the bucket tote first. Thanks for the ideas.
Denice
Love the bag with the leather handles
Nancy Stalnaker
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
I will make the tote with leather straps.
Laura S
I would absolutely love to make one of those totes with the leather straps, so elegant!
Maritza Farr
Would love to make the rope bag with rope handles.
Kathryn Smotryski
What a novel way to use rope and get a great accessory! Thanks for the insight.
Patricia Wester
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
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
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
I’m going to start with the coasters as Christmas presents, then I’d love to try my hand at a bag!
Nancy
I would start with the coaster to practice and then the bucket tote. thanks for the giveaway.
Gail Beam
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
What a great idea for gift giving something special.
Robin
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
I would like to make the bag with leather handles.
Frances Gill
Love the oval bag with leather handles! I can think of many uses for it, so would likely need several; lol!!
Julie M.
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
Love the bags! I can’t wait to try this for Christmas gifts.
Susan T
Bowls would be made first. I love how different the projects look with just a change of thread color.
Linda Jones
Winter is the perfect time to try a new “to me” craft.
Elie
I think it would make a great shopping tote, strong and stylish and I love the leather handles
Ann Scott
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
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
Wow !! a incredible idea ! I would love to try this !!
Sandy Davis
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!
Ginger
I love the leather handled bag. I would love to make it.
L Watson
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
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
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
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
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
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
I would definitely like to learn how to make the leather handled bag. It is beautiful!
Sarah
I could see using the bucket tote for when I go to the beach. For my book and glasses and snacks!!
E. Watson
I would start with the bucket tote. I love the yellow thread choice!
Julie Vance
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
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
I want to try the everyday bag.
Jennifer Shirley
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
I’m going to start with the coaster and work my way up
Christine
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
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
I’ll be making the bucket tote to hold my hoop embroidery projects. Love your shows
Alice
Love this idea, not sure which one I love the most! I would definitely like to make both of them!
Linda
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
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!!!