Top Totes!! KaireK

In case you were getting tired of my work I have included some examples of more inspirational totes you may like. The first examples are from KaireK who has a shop on etsy and more examples of her work can be seen on her flickr pages - beautiful designs, fabrics, colours and detailing. I aspire to all these things . . .

I made this! - Linen Tote Bag

Recently I have become obsessed with tote bags - maybe because they are relatively easy to sew - couldn't wait to try my hand at making one to my specifications. Used more of the lovely Romo Sapporo fabric which my sister bought me for Christmas along with some John Lewis scraps from my local haberdashery and then some lovely Harlequin Kini cotton for the lining.

Found a useful tutorial on Expert Village by Terri Turco on making a lined tote bag for anyone who fancies a go at this . . .

Tote Bags

Ok - I've gone sewing crazy. Currently obsessed with tote bags. So expect multiple posts on this subject. Currently faves are this twee tote from RobinsEggBlue on Etsy, and the huge array of skillfully crafted bags from Raspberryfairy . Only wish I could sew that well - just a few more decades of practice required!!