About this Product
Mermaid beach bag for your little girl to carry to the beach and be like mommy. This beach bag can hold her towel, sand pail, toys for the beach, goggles and change of clothes.
This tote could also be used for sports, overnight bag at a friends house or grandma's house, change of clothing at daycare and the list goes on.
Small Tote Bag
- 9 inches high x 15.5 inches wide top x 4 inches deep
- 9 inches high x 10 inches wide bottom x 4 inches deep
- Strap Drop 12 inches
- 3 slip pockets – 2 are 5 inches wide 1 is 5 inches x 4.5 inches high
Measurements are approximate as this is hand cut and handmade.
Simply Nifty Bags
Meet the Maker
Hi! Welcome to my shop. So, you want to get to know a little bit about me? My name is Diane. I was born and raised in Colorado. I have lived in West Virginia, Nashville and currently North Carolina.
As a child growing up my mom was always doing something crafty, usually knitting, crocheting or sewing. She encouraged her love of crafting with me in so many ways. I can remember doing paint by numbers, the Tandy leather kits, making tissue paper flowers. She taught me hand embroidery, cross stitch and how to crochet. In junior high I took home economics class and started to learn to sew and again my mother taught me a few tips and tricks for sewing. I made myself a few clothing items and then life got crazy for many years, and I didn't sew again until later.
I met my 2nd husband in 1999 after being a single mom with 4 boys. We moved from Colorado to West Virginia where he decided he wanted to make knives. Long story short, we got involved in pre-1840 rendezvous where he could sell his handmade knives. In order to do that he had to have clothing for the time period. Well after not sewing for 15 years I started making clothing for the time period for the family so we could attend. Then I started sewing the men’s clothing to sell at events that we went to which included waist coats and knee breeches. We did that for 8 years and then our health got in the way where we could no longer do the rendezvous and our kids had grown up.
I still wanted to sew but wasn't sure what I wanted to make. I decided I would make my own purse. I was having a hard time finding one that I liked with the things I wanted it to have. So, I created my own purse. I have found some patterns and tweaked them to my liking and started selling purses online about 6 years ago. I was formally Diane's Diversions (Di's Diversions) and that shop name came about because I was making all kinds of items.... tile coasters, crochet beanies and scarves as well as purses. I have found I really enjoy making bags and am keeping my focus on what makes me happy.
I take pride in the purses and bags I create. I cut out one piece at a time from the fabric, so the placement looks good on the bag or purse. That could mean 3 pieces, or it could mean 10 pieces, each one cut separately. Yes, I may waste a lot of fabric this way, but I would rather have a good-looking purse rather than worry about wasting fabric.
I hope you enjoy my shop and thank you for shopping handmade items on goimagine.
How it’s Made
This beach bag is made with quality quilt fabric on the upper and bottom portion with interfacing to give added durability. The inside is lined matching the fabric of the bottom portion of tote. There are 3 inside slip pockets made with the outside fabric so pockets so easy to see in the tote. The straps are 1 inch cotton webbing. All stress points are double or tripled stitch. All seams are enclosed.
Machine wash cold/tumble dry low. Iron if needed.
Shop Policies
SHIPPING TIME: Most items will be shipped within 1-2 days after payment is received. On Made to Order items is generally 3-5 days for item to be made and then shipped. Custom orders will vary depending on fabric and item.
RETURN POLICY: Items can be returned in 3-5 days after receiving them provided they have not been used in any manner. Customer will be responsible for return shipping fees. Custom Orders are nonrefundable.