Tutorial: Tall leather tote

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this tall leather (or faux leather tote. Theirs is made from a metallic faux leather that they’ve embellished with rows of decorative ribbons. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside to hold phone or keys or other small items. Sew-in foam interfacing goes between the layers for shaping and stability. Finished dimensions are approximately 11″ wide x 15″ high, with a 10″ handle drop.

Click below for the tutorial:

Metallic Leather Tall Tote with Renaissance Ribbons, by Sew4Home

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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!