I like the idea that, during the hockey season, my friend could display one side of her bag and, in the off-season, she could turn it inside out and enjoy the lush Balinesia print. I could not be happier with the final result. The bag is just as lovely as I had hoped it would be.

This tote is perfect for carrying shopping or on road trips but it is equally suitable for use inside the home. I envision it with wool and needles for a knitting project, swim or gym wear, reading material, or carrying a baguette and cheese.

The story attached to the black and white tote is just as special to me. It was made for a woman who was recently widowed.  I was asked to line each of the pockets with a fabric that would be especially significant for her. I have never revealed anything about the pocket linings but the entire tote was planned around those two unrelated fabrics. I wanted a neutral “background” for the bag and then to find colors for the exterior pockets that would coordinate with the secret linings and tie everything together.

In the Reversible Box Tote Gallery –

The black and white Reversible Box Tote was made with fabrics from the Simply Neutral collection by Deborah Edwards of Northcott Fabrics. The yellow and salmon pockets were made with quilt cotton from Windham Fabrics.  Each of the pockets is lined with a fabric that has special significance to the lady who was given the bag.

The blue and green Reversible Box Tote was made with blue twill, Vancouver Canucks quilt cotton, and “Balinesia” by Dover Hill for Benartex 

Pricing is determined by fabric choices and customization.

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Many customizations are available with this bag. It can be made with or without hardware (strap connectors). The top of this tote can be left open or it can be closed with a magnet or a zipper. The Bespoke Ethel Totes pictured here have each been paired with a clip-on pouch for a small bottle of hand sanitizer or, in the case of the cassette bag, a phone. The pouches can be clipped to a strap connector or to a ring added specifically for this purpose.

Please contact me  to discuss a custom Bespoke Ethel Tote for yourself or someone you love.

In the Ethel Tote Gallery –

The spectacular hummingbird fabric is Morning Glory Shimmer by Deborah Edwards for Northcott. I paired it with a lime green Spradling vinyl and I made a coordinating Hand Sanitizer Bottle Pouch that clips onto the bag.

The gorgeous exterior accent fabric of the blue floral bag is “Rock Garden” by Teresa Ascone for PB Textiles.  I coordinated it with sapphire vinyl from Spradling Vinyl and gold-finish hardware. The pretty lining is “Unusual Garden” by Jason Yenter for  In The Beginning Fabrics.

The feature exterior print for the “cork” bag pockets is “Vineyard Classics” designed by Maria Kalinowski for Kanvas Studio of Benartex Fabrics. I used gunmetal finish rectangular rings to attach the straps to this bag. The main bag is upholstery/home decor fabric.

The custom-made “Cassette” bag and cell phone holder feature two delightful and colorful Rebel Girl fabrics designed by Lysa Flower for PBS Fabrics. I used one for the exterior pockets and the other for the bag lining. The bag itself is made with black canvas. I also custom-made a small pouch, especially for a phone. The pouch attaches to a ring on the tote with a swivel hook.

The taupe Ethel has many modifications including changing the handles to an adjustable crossbody strap and adding a zipper closure to the top. I used a durable Sunbrella fabric in “Linen Stone” for the exterior and quilt cottons in the interior.

The pattern for Ethel Tote was designed by Swoon Sewing Patterns.

Pricing is determined by fabric choices and customization.

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