Super quick Christmas stocking filler for my little whirlwind. She enjoys carrying a tote bag on the crook of her arm, especially Granny's one which is usually full of fun things for CT. I was going to make her one for her birthday in the summer, but Granny kindly bought her a pretty pink handbag so there was no need. Little missy loves the bag but it's got a curved, zippered top which is awkward for her little hands and less well defined fine motor skills, and the way it is designed also makes it quite tight for getting things in and out of. So, I thought that for Christmas I'd resurrect my initial simple tote plan.
Aside from a nice little contrast band in the feature fabric for the handles, there's nothing "extra" on this tote. No pockets, zips, closures for little hands to become frustrated by when filling it with all the teacups, toy frogs, pussy cats and pretend kitchen utensils a girl could want!
I was tempted by a lovely contrasting print for the lining but decided on a solid pale pink instead. With her visual impairment, a patterned print lining can make it a little harder for CT to find what she's looking for in a bag so although not aesthetically my preference, this one will do the job much better. I'm hoping that she will have lots of fun with her tote bag for a long time to come, or until she trashes it and mummy is 'forced' to make a replacement - how sad ;-)
Very sweet, she will get lots of fun and use out of this, as well as having a designer original handbag. I enjoy making simple tote bags with gorgeous fabrics, they have long been one of my go to gifts. x
ReplyDeleteOh, what a delight for a little one, I am sure it will get filled again and again by those busy wee hands!
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