This week I’ve got together with a friend who has a new sewing machine and needed a little jog to use it. It’s like anything; if you don’t use it you can lose your confidence and that fizzy feeling of motivation can fade away.
So, as I’d already started to make a large tote bag (working my way through Sew! Cath Kidson) I suggested she do the same. It’s really good making the same item alongside another. Fun, but also I’m sure I’d make mistakes without the discussion and thinking out loud you do together, especially at this early stage of my beginning to sew again.

It’s not puckered, it’s just the way it’s hanging off the newel post. Maybe it needs another press too after being bundled up on my way home?

Pockets inside and out! I’m very pleased with this cotton tote. It’ll make a lovely crochet or knitting bag for summer crafting. My friend’s bag is super too. She used upholstery weight fabric so it’s very strong. Next time I make this tote I’ll use thicker weight fabric so it can be used for carrying heavier items. It could be a posh bag for buying fruit and veg at the market.

What are you planning on doing crafty-wise this weekend? Have a good one!

(I’m blogging on the go, on my way into Central London, so apologies if this post is dodgy in any way!)