Before
AfterMy sewing machine has been collecting dust recently, due to the busyness that has been these last few months. When my life gets busy, creativity really takes a hit.
So on a recent day off, I decided to pull out the sewing machine, and put it to use.
I had a plain tote bag that needed some flair, and an old handkerchief with a pretty pattern. Side note: it really is amazing what treasures can be discovered in your very own closet. I cut the handkerchief, hemmed the sides, and sewed it on the front of the bag as a pocket. I also sewed a pocket on the inside of the bag with some extra canvas material, because pockets rock.
Presto...a great new bag! Who needs to spend hundreds on fashion accessories? Not this gal.
27 comments:
that tote is so cute!
makes me miss my 3 hour sewing lab in college....it was a love/hate relationship.
oh that is adorable. look at you and your craftiness, i love it.
what a great idea! i wish my mom would have taught me how to use the sewing machine.
Your bag is darling! I love canvas bags...(and purses). Andrew calls me a bag woman.
I am still too scared to use/ figure out my sewing machine....
You're definitely inspiring me--as always!
Wow, genius! I have developed an unhealthy addiction to canvas tote bags, and when they are that cute... you should sell them! Or maybe use them for a giveaway. Adorable!
Look at you and your mad skillz, Ms. Crafty! It looks great. Very impressive! :)
Very impressive! I have NO sewing skills which deems me an inadequate wife according to one woman in my family.... :)
That is so pretty! You're so creative! :)
That's a really pretty handkerchief. The extent of my sewing skills is reattaching buttons on my winter coat.
Every time I log on you surprise me more and more. AMAZING!!
Kudos to you! That's a great idea and the new and improved tote is adorable!
Nice work! I don't understand why purse/bag manufacturers don't realize the power of the pocket. Pockets rock.
So cute... what a genius way to put those items to use!
That tote is so cute! Great job!
Damn! I am impressed. Maybe there is a new career in your future?
Totally cute!
awesome idea!
Wow. I would've never seen the finished product from those two. I love it!!
Have you seen the Clay Aiken tote I made for Po Po? Similar craft but the added step of ironing Clay's face to a piece of fabric. Maybe I'll make you one with the muffin-top-ass-crack photo you took with your iPhone. Now that's a SWEET idea!
That's so pretty. I like it a lot and am going to try it out!
Oooh that is super cute! What a great job!
So cute! You are so much better at this crafty business than I, lady!
Dude, that's really cool. I wish I was that crafty.
Such a cute and simple idea. You are clever for sure!
You are so crafty! Seriously -- this is a great idea to spruce up a regular old tote bag!
very pretty!!!
This is so cute, I love it! I just found your blog through Miss Marie. :) Definitely marking you down as a favorite! (And congrats on your pregnancy!)
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