Totes Bagotes

A while ago, I purchased this cute tote bag on etsy.  I'm not sure why, since I don't even like tote bags but whatever.  I wanted something to carry my current knitting projects in.

This bag and I got off to a rocky start. 1) I waited THREE WEEKS for it.  2) When it arrived it had a couple small holes in the lining where the seam separated (I emailed the seller and she gave me 40% off).  3) One mad dash for the bus and two rivets holding the leather straps popped loose after I'd owned it for approximately a week. Wah wah waaah.  Because I had already emailed the seller about the interior holes, I didn't want to email again about the loose straps but I was disappointed. And self delusional.  How hard can it be to sew a stinking tote bag with firmly attached straps, right?

HA. HA. HA.

One broken needle and 40 90 frustrating minutes later...et voila, a good sized tote with a lining, an interior pocket and a faux leather handle, exceedingly well attached.

I did it but I wanted to punch myself in the face the whole time.  Sewing does not make me zen.  It makes me crazy.  But I'm toting my knitting around now like nobody's business.