Bags for Sale!

Over the next week or two I will be listing the items that I currently have in my stash that are available for sale.  Again, if you are interested in purchasing, please email me at: simplethreadssewing at gmail dot com.

 Today it's all about Tote Bags!

I make a few different kinds of tote bags.

First up is the Pleated Tote:

These are made of duck cloth, so they're sturdy and heavy duty, but they're not bulky or heavy.  A really nice weight, actually.  The fun accent fabric is made of home dec fabric, and complements the main fabric color.  In addition to being at the top of the bag, the home dec fabric is used to line the handles, and also for a pocket inside the bag (perfect for the little things you need).

The size of these bags is great - large but not huge.  They measure approximately 13" tall, and 17" wide at the top.  The handles are approximately 25", perfect for throwing on your shoulder.  Because they are so sturdy, they make great book bags, but they're also perfect as a large purse, diaper bag, beach bag, or anything else for which you need a nice bag!  I have one in green and one in brown and they are $40.00 each.



Next up is the Upcycled Coffee Bag Tote - these are so fun!


Each one of these bags is unique, because they are made from recycled coffee bean bags.  They are lined with a cute home dec-weight fabric, which helps make each bag strong.  With the exception of the last two, the bags have printing on the front and are plain on the back.  Unless noted under a picture, each bag measures approximately 14" tall, while the bottom of the bag measures approximately 12" wide and 6" deep.   The handles are approximately 17" long, perfect for holding in your hand, or on your arm, although you can put them on your shoulder as well for a more snug fit.

Here are all the designs to choose from:

The bag on the left is a little unique in that the burlap is not only a lighter color but it is also a bit stiffer, so the bag is more rigid than the others.  Both of these bags are lined with blue ticking.

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You will notice that the bag on the left is just a bit smaller, measuring approximately 12 1/2" tall.  The other dimensions are the same.  These two bags are lined with red ticking.

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 These two bags have longer handles, measuring approximately 23" long, so they are definitely great shoulder bags!  They are lined with a sunburst/flower patterned fabric, which nicely complements the aqua stripe going down the front and back of the bags.

And in case you're curious, for a comparison, here's how the bags fit on my shoulder (sorry the pictures aren't great):

Longer Straps (23")

Shorter Straps (17")

Each Upcycled Coffee Tote Bag sells for $40.00.

Bazaar This Weekend!

My first official event will be this weekend, the Christmas at North Creek Bazaar!  This Thursday (10-6), Friday (10-6), and Saturday (10-4), come browse lots of handmade items and Christmas gifts (including mine)!

This fabulous bazaar will be held at North Creek Presbyterian Church in Mill Creek, WA.  For directions, go here.

My table features a wide variety of things that you might enjoy for yourself or to give as gifts, including:

Several different kinds of tote bags, including these fun Upcycled Coffee Bag Totes, which feature burlap coffee bags lined with cute fabrics.

Lots of essential baby items, such as Extra-Large Receiving Blankets, bibs, nice thick burp cloths, nursing covers and my own unique "Keep-It-All-Together" Changing Pad.

The "Keep-It-All-Together" Changing Pad is a large, wipe-clean changing pad that features pockets for diapers and wipes.  The pad then folds and rolls up compactly, so all of your changing necessities are in one spot.  No more digging through your diaper bag!  It's also great for keeping in the car for emergencies.

A large selection of accessories including: Tool Rolls, Crayon Rolls, Fabric Pens, Fabric Covered Notebook & Pen Sets, Laptop Cases, Reusable Cloth Snack Bags, and more!

Come browse and get some early Christmas shopping done!

Welcome!

Welcome to Simple Threads!

I love to sew and to share what I've made with others!  I've started this business as a way to do both, and as a way for me to earn a little extra money for our family and to pay down our student debt!

This blog will be a way for me to share what I have made and what I have to offer for sale.  If you are interested in purchasing anything you see, or if you simply would like more information about a product, please let me know by email at: simplethreadssewing at gmail dot com.  For purchasing, I will post the product on Etsy, where the actual sale will take place.  I don't currently have permanent postings on Etsy, although if that changes in the future, I'll let you know!

I am also happy to accept special orders, whether that is simply a change to a product I currently make, or possibly a new product altogether.

Everything I make is something that I use and love or that I give to others as gifts and they love!  I focus on bringing beauty to the simple, useful, everyday things.

I hope you enjoy your visit!