totes are so. very. practical. and so very easy to make! a few weeks ago i took a beginners sewing class with spool of thread and i chose their tote class. i used to dabble in sewing a very long time ago.... i mostly made skirts but i did make a pair of pants once!
the refresher class was exactly what i hoped for :) the instructor explained the steps clearly, was enthusiastic about sewing, helpful, and i appreciated that she made the rounds to ensure everyone was on track. the most difficult part was choosing the fabric. although a bit pricey, spool of thread has many lovely fabrics to choose from. i spent half an hour (or maybe a bit more?) trying to choose between the purple chevron print you see above and a pretty ikat print!
i have already signed up for their other 101 sewing class - i think that ikat fabric will do perfectly on the throw cushion covers... can't wait!
if you don't sew your own, there are so many lovely totes around (remember this one?). i really like these ones; so much nicer than the totes you inevitably collect from the shops:
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i saw this the other day when i was at west elm
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a sweet tote from here
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a simple and cute monogrammed bag
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this made me smile; i know who someone that likes his naptime :)
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i'm curious, do you sew? if not, and you live in vancouver, i highly recommend taking a class from spool of thread! my goal, eventually, is to take their beginner's quilting class... one day.
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