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Three Mini Totes for Thursday



Over the weekend I became obsessed with sewing mini totes. It really just started out as one project to use up some scraps and make something cute. It was slow going at first since I was not working with a pattern and just winging it. It took me some time to make at first, but once it was done there was no stopping me. I talked about the process on Monday for this cutie.
Leftover fabric from pillow fabric and apron fabric. I can't wait to use it as a weekend purse! The next one I made slightly different and larger. The fabric is not my favorite but the tote is cute none the less with it's coffee cup motif.

The handles are a very heavy canvas and perfect for a tote bag.This could be for carrying a travel coffee mug home from work or for carrying lunch or snacks. Lastly is this leftover fabric from the Zinnia apron and this one came out just right.

Perfect for carrying a book,wallet and sunglasses to the beach. It is the perfect size when a big purse just won't work. I have one more to make that is destine to be sold but I am sure I will make a few more.

So for now enjoy my Three Mini totes and will keep you posted on when they will be for sale! Now For sale.. Check them out here!

 Please Link up at Cheap Chic Home for Fabric Fun Thursday! I did!





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Comments

  1. KimMalkJuly 23, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Janet, these are as cute as-all-get-out, I can see them lined up on pegs (kind of like the one on the hook, above). Thank you for sharing with us at FFT.

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  2. NicoleDJuly 24, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    So very cute! I just adore the fabric coordinates you used. I've had it on my list to make a tote for awhile, and you have totally inspired me!

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  3. Ann @ makethebestofthingsJuly 26, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    These are so so cute! Your eye for color and fabric combos is very sharp. Love them.

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  4. KariJuly 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    These are SUPER cute! I love the fabric combinations! :)

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  5. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleJuly 26, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Those are soooooo great!!!! LOVE the fabrics!!

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  6. LoriJuly 30, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Love your totes! I totally want one....

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on at Life As Lori!

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