Tomato Party on a Pepin Tote

I am so excited to announce that I had my fabrics printed and bought BY AN ACTUAL SHOP!!!!  

The other week I alluded to an exciting project with Beyond The Pink Door - well this is it. I designed a tomato print fabric called 'Tomato Party' a while back. Andrea so kindly took a punt and ordered a load for her shop. (We had to keep it secret for a few months!) 

Here it is! 

There are 3 colour variations - cobalt, aqua and pink. Each of these come in either a lovely viscose or a cotton canvas.  

 If you fancy a piece please do hop over and have a shop! This is not an advert as I get zero money for writing about this or making stuff, Andrea already bought it outright so please support her gamble on me! 

I obviously have saved some for myself and used the canvas to make a really cute tote bag. The pattern is Noodlehead - Pepin Tote. 

This pattern is wonderful. So simple but elegant in its design. It is a big deep tote bag, with side pocket and the best part - choice of zip closure. I hate open bags so having a closure recessed into the tote is perfect. A bit of added security for your stuff. 

 I love that the fabric can really do all the work with this pattern, it's a great one for using a fabric you want to show off. In this case - my own haha! Here is Sammy giving it an inspection.

 I added some very relevant tomato applique from Petra Bose to the front to break up the plain pocket - and even found a mini tomato for the zip tab. I adore tiny barely-there but definitely-intentional details like this. 

 The handles are faux leather and give it that organic vibe. Clyde there also giving it the seal of approval. 

 The Pepin Tote would be a great into into bag making if you have been tempted. Not too many working parts and mostly rectangles! I have been tempted to make these and re-open CraftyClydesEmporium but will think on that. 

I love my tomato bag and it has been used so much this summer. If you have an Christmas presents to sew up - definitely one that would have the wow factor without taking up all your time. 

And if you make one up in Tomato Party canvas - wonderful!!! I think the fabric would also make a great kitchen apron or gardeners belt apron. I may have to see if I have any left for that...

Thanks for listening to my tomato news, and please do consider supporting Andrea who has taken a chance on me - buy yours here!  

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