Tutorial: Simply tote purse with zippered top and pockets

Martina from Confessions of a Sewing Addict continues her search for the perfect bag, this time with her Simply tote. She claims that this is still not the perfect bag, though with a zippered top, two large outside pockets, and an inside zippered pocket, it seems pretty perfect to me. Like her other designs in this series, she shares a tutorial so you can make one. She’s also giving away her example purse to one lucky reader. Giveaway deadline is March 18. Go to her blog for the tutorial and to enter her giveaway.

[photo from Confessions of a Sewing Addict]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!