This was written by Leslie for the Miss Matatabi Makers series.

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Spring is coming and that means it is time for some new bags. My favourite type of bag is a very simple tote bag. Something I have been sewing for so many years from a pattern that is easy to make up as you go.

I chose Ellen Baker’s Charms Half Round fabric because I fell in love with the design and it is that beautiful cotton and linen blend weight. So perfect for bags. This fabric also comes in gold, which is super lovely as well.

I chose to line the bags with some Japanese fabric from my stash from years ago. Since I went with a not so bright lining I wanted to add a pop of colour to our bags. Something a bit subtle so it didn’t distract from the lovely fabric design. I chose some pinkish purple embroidery thread and did some top stitching before sewing the bags together. I got a bit adventurous and had fun with the A on my daughter’s bag.

Ani and I are both super happy how the bags turned out. And she quickly announced that this it the fifth bag that I have made her. I am sure we will get a lot of use out of these bags and you will see them pop up in our photos over the next half year.

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