Hidden Treasure Tote
I made this bag in 2015, my year of bag classes. The pattern is for a tote with an interior, smaller bag that can be removed and used as a little evening purse or as a quick errand purse. I took the class for this bag at The Presser Foot in Longmont, Colorado. The bag is called Hidden Treasure Tote, by The Creative Thimble. In the photo of the pattern you can see the smaller bag, as well as the front and back of the tote itself.
Bag Blog - First Bag I Ever Made
Back in 2013 I sewed my first bag, in a class. At the time I had only sewn very simple things, and I was ready to get serious about sewing. My kids were finally old enough that I could devote some time to a space-devouring project. I wanted to make something practical, and something that would push the boundaries of my skills. I wanted to get more comfortable with my sewing machine. I didn't have a clear idea of what to make, but I was ready for inspiration.