fold up tote bag

This year, I decide to kick off my Christmas sewing early,

it is important to start with good intention.

So far I have made a few presents for some of my girlfriends.

I always love to make pouches with zippers,

with bows, with elastic....

This time I went a different route: a fold up tote bag.

As more counties in the DC area are going without plastic bags,

I find myself with need of little bags to carry purchases

( and I do not mean groceries)

but I do not always have one with me.

So I followed this tutorial from Zaaberry

and I sewed little and light tote bags that fit neatly in one's purse.

I used a bright daisy print and a complementary solid cotton

(eggplant or gray)

They turned out really cute and fun.

I am so happy to have already finished some Christmas projects.

Happy sewing!