Back in June, I saw Jessica Swift's call for sewists to create and share bags showcasing Sirena.
And when Jessica calls, I answer.
I also sew all her clothes.
Ok, not ALL her clothes, but I did make her a dress once.
And that dress even got to vacation in Mexico!
Ahhhh. Sirena. It exudes summer with every fiber. Perfect for summer totes! Great idea, Jess!
I instantly knew Jessica's call was just the excuse I had been looking for to finally make a Noodlehead Poolside tote.
Main fabric- Jungle Heatwave
Those leaves!
#justaddferns
The handles and strap details are made from an AGF Denim Studio pick, Evening Lakeview Lovey Dobby. The texture slays me. As far as I'm concerned, dobby is synonymous with scrumptious. (I really wouldn't be upset if an entire bolt landed on my front porch. ;) ;) )
It's a generously sized bag with plenty of room inside for several towels, especially when you aren't rolling them nicely for modeling sake.
I used AGF solid in Grapefruit for the lining. And that splendid facing? A Squared Elements print in Lox. Everything coordinates so well!
With only one exterior pocket, this tote begged me to make it a zippered pouch companion. You can't put sunscreen on the kids if you can't find it in your enormous tote!
Spy a little friend? That sweet mermaid enamel pin is the product of a collab between Jessica and Maker Pin Co. She's also the impetus for the fishy friend on the pouch. 'Fishy Bones' is a free foundation paper piecing pattern by unicornharts; available here.
Did you spot the other little accents of Tallinn fabric? Magija Pumpkin coordinates so well it's hard to believe it isn't part of the Sirena collection.
Photo cred- middle child
So yeah. I'm not actually taking my Poolside to the pool (have you seen how many kids I have?). But I love my new summer tote, nonetheless! Thanks, Jessica!
Blooper reel-
The fabric used for this post was provided by Jessica Swift and Art Gallery Fabrics.
