Vlog #2- Coffee Burlap Tote Bags!

I spent most of the weekend in my sewing studio, preparing for a shop update- woo hoo!  I began by cutting the burlap coffee bags Friday evening, sewed the linings and the outside of the bags on Saturday, and then top-stitched the bags on Sunday!  It took +/- three days to finish 8 Coffee Burlap Tote Bags, but I have to say it was nice to sew a little each day, rather than trying to start and finish eight bags in one sitting- oy!  :)

Here's a quick little vlog to introduce you to the recently completed Coffee Burlap Tote Bags.  I'm excited to introduce a couple of new burlap bag designs, as well as a one-of-a-kind bag!  :)

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me at: squirmywormstudio (at) gmail (dot) com.

Coffee Burlap Bags + Bolts of Fabric!

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I totally forgot about What I Wore Wednesday this week, but then again I only had one photo to share!  :)  I'll just have to save the photo for next week's WIWW blog post!

So, I've been one busy lady this week!  I've spent some time yesterday afternoon sorting my collection of Coffee Burlap Bags, as I had a friend coming over to place a custom order for Coffee Burlap Tote Bags, and I wanted to make it as painless as possible for her!  :)  This is what my little collection looked like in the garage yesterday.

This morning I made the point to treat a handful of bags (6 to be exact), as the weather is supposed to cool down in the next couple of days.

I also stopped by to visit my coffee bag supplier, which means I got another truckload (not technically, but it sure feels like it when carrying the bundle!) of bags.  So exciting!  With the onslaught of new bags and the hot weather, I've been thinking of really putting this venture into overdrive.  

With that said, I'd love to hear your comments about the two Robert Kaufman fabric swatches below, as I'm thinking of buying a bolt of both fabrics (eeks!).  I'm picturing selling the Coffee Burlap Tote Bags with either the coffee mug lining, the coffee bean lining, or a combination of the two (coffee mug for the main lining with the coffee bean as the gusset lining).  Yah or Nah?  :)

 

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Christmas Coffee Tote Bags!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas (I think I'm still recovering from all of the food and visitors!). :) I did a bunch of Christmas sewing this year, and wanted to share the latest version of the hot selling Coffee Burlap Tote Bags!


The first generation of the Squirmy Worm Studio Coffee Burlap Tote Bags were designed as a stylish and eco-friendly solution for beach bags, work bags, weekend/overnight bags, etc. The second generation of Squirmy Worm Studio's Coffee Burlap Tote Bags are more compact, measuring approximately 14" tall x 14.25" wide with a 5" gusset. These bags (as shown below) are perfect for an everyday tote and grocery shopping!

Front of my Aunt P.'s bag, with a red and white polka-dot lining.

Back

Front of my Grandma B.'s bag, with the same back as the bag above!

I also made two Brazil bags for my Grandma M. I only got a photo of one (with me in the background), but I can confidently say that she LOVED the bags! :)

Definitely Worth the Wait!!!

If you've been following me for a while now, you know that I'm smitten with burlap coffee tote bags, and that I've been working on the perfect proportions/design for WAY too long. I finally sat down Saturday to work on and complete a tote bag, as I had planned on gifting it to a sweet friend on Sunday (nothing like waiting until the last minute!!!).


I experienced a few setbacks on Saturday, but was able to complete a stylish burlap coffee tote on-time, and without any tears- woo hoo! :)


The bag measures 17" wide x 13" tall and 6" deep. The handles have a 9.75" drop from the top of the bag, perfect length for both hand and shoulder carrying. The handles were sewn a couple of times for extra support, and the bag is fully lined. What do you think? :)


I'm working on additional tote bags for the Craft Show, and hope to add some to my Etsy shop in the near future. As always, if you are interested in a product or are thinking about a custom order, please feel free to email me at squirmywormstudio@gmail.com!

Colombian Coffee Burlap Bags!!!

Remember this post...the one about potato vs. coffee burlap bags? Well the day I published the post, my Dad (who was scheduled to visit Colombia for business) contacted one of his contacts in the coffee business and before I knew it I was a proud recipient of two Colombian coffee burlap bags!


I should mention that the bags have never been used, thus don't have that distinctive dusty burlap smell (sweet!). Both bags are beautiful, but I'm claiming the cute turtle bag for myself!



I'm also working with a local coffee roasting company to help recycle the coffee burlap bags that they receive from their farmers. Perhaps a coffee burlap market bag will be this year's go-to Christmas gift! :)

I have many ideas of my own, but what would you use a coffee burlap market bag for?

Potato Market Bags

Remember the Long Beach Quilt Festival I told you about? Well I came home from the Festival with three (yes, three) burlap potato sacks. Most quilters go to the Festival to buy beautiful fabrics, useful tools, and wonderful patterns, however I came home with potato sacks which were given to me (for free) from one of the vendors- score! If you are anything like the family members I went to the Festival with (I won't mention names!) you might be wondering what in the heck am I going to do with potato sacks, well I'm happy to say that I have an idea!

I've had my eye on these recycled coffee bag market totes from an up and coming Etsy shop, but being the frugal lady I am, I have a hard time buying something that I could totally make by myself. I know that potato sacks are not the same as coffee bags, but I haven't yet been able to locate any coffee bags (perhaps I should ask at the grocery store!).

Eco-Friendly Farmer's Market Totes, by ShopJessBecause

I'm quite sad that this sack is so dirty! :(

Here is my inspiration for my potato market bags...

Market Tote, by TealSuede

Now I just have to figure out how to get the gut-wrenching smell (and dirtiness) out of the potato sacks...long enough to be able to sew them up into a fashionable market bag! :)