My Cute Spring Tote
Well, the other day I realize that I am so busy taking care of orders, that I haven’t made myself a handbag or purse. So, I sat back and thought about what type of purse would I like to make for myself. I don’t know about you, but I realize that when the weekend comes, the last thing I want is a big tote bag or purse to carry around with me as I am having brunch with “the girls” or when I am shopping. Then, I also had the idea that I needed the tote to be made from some of the spring/summer “in” colors. One of the hot colors for this summer is yellow, so when I was searching for the fabric in my sewing room, this print jump out at me. I played with the fabric for about an hour, trying to decide on what shape should I make the bag into and what handles will I used for it. Then, I sat down at my sewing machine and two hours later this is the tote I created. I gave the tote this stripe lining to the bag for that extra little pop, plus two pockets inside for extra storage and I also put felt into the tote for extra softness. Check out the wood handles! I gave myself a pat on the back! THIS TOTE IS SO CUTE!!
So, today I decided to use my new tote, today. I went down to SoHo, in New York city, to a cute chocolate shop called, MarieBelle, and pick up my favorite dark chocolate, and I got two great compliments about the tote. Then, I went to Staples to pick up some paper for my printer and I got a couple of more comments and I gave out five business cards. On my final stop, I had a late lunch with one of my friends, at this cute noodle place called Republic, in Union Square. So, I am sitting and enjoying my dish, and chatting away with my girlfriend, when a lady sitting behind me, ask me where did I purchase this tote. I explain to her that I am the designer of the bag and she can find it on my website. I gave her a card, and I told her to have a good day. I turn around to finishing eating, and about three minutes later, the same young lady asked me would I consider selling her the tote. So with a big smile on my face, I said yes and I put my things into a brown paper bag for the rest of the afternoon. If this wasn’t the greatest thrill for me as a designer and a great testament about my work. So until my next blog, BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, SHERRY
