Carrying the Catalog Tote: My Everyday Essential!

[Cindy Arredondo]

I carry my catalog tote everywhere I go. I have people approaching me left and right. I highly encourage everyone to carry this bag!!!

 

[tlag1986]

I use mine for my purse. I have many looks, but no bookings just yet. I encourage everyone to use the catalog tote.

 

[gailz2]

Okay, that settles it, I'm going to buy one.

 

[chef131doreen]

If anyone can sew I made a tote bag with a clear front for the catalogs. I made it out of quited fabric looks a bit like a Vera Wag so far alot of catalogs have been given out love it

 

[pameredchef007]

I have had mine for about two weeks and as of yet nothing! But trust me I am not giving up!! I use it as my purse, so it goes everywhere with me!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

If anyone can sew I made a tote bag with a clear front for the catalogs. I made it out of quited fabric looks a bit like a Vera Wag so far alot of catalogs have been given out love it

Can you post a picture of yours? I bought several remnants of fabric a while back and some plastic with intentions of doing just that. How did you 'finish' off the plastic? Did you add trim or ribbon to it? I'd love to see several pictures - some up-close ones and one of the entire bag. Did you put any pockets in it?

thanks!

 

[jkinak]

Oh! I would love to see a picture also! I'm not a great seamstress, but I'd like to see if it is something I could fumble through.

 

[heather223]

I would love to see it to. I love our catalog tote, but it seems so big........

 

[jkinak]

I agree-I would use it as a purse but I try to stay away from purses that are too big or I fill them up!

 

[pamperedlinda]

I agree-I would use it as a purse but I try to stay away from purses that are too big or I fill them up!

LOL! I call mine "The Pit"!

 

[Chef Kearns]

I am struggling with mine, too! It doesn't help that my wallet is overstuffed and keeps exploding in my purse along with all the other CRAP that collects in there!! A mess!

 

[jkinak]

My biggest problem is receipts!! I save them all until I have a chance to review them for a possible PC write-off! Of course, I haven't logged anything past March in P3! UGH!! A good project for New Years Day when DH is watching football alllllll daaaay looooong!

 

[candiejayne]

i'm bad at stopping by the po box then dumping the mail into my purse and never retrieving it unless its a bill to be paid.

 

[chef131doreen]

I'm not sure how to post a photo ,but I cut the plastic and made a seam with the regular fabric on each side then used a trim for the bottom , the continued to make an envelope bag. I put pockets too inside
I will try to post a photo

 

[pamperedlinda]

if you need help - send the pictures to me and I'll post them for you. [email protected]

 

[KimberleePowell]

So, I meant to post a photo but I haven't had the time to do so yet...but the best catalog totes that I have seen are on the below website. They are fabulous! You have about 40 options as far as fabric is concerned and you get to choose whether you want grosgrain ribbon or fringe. I love mine. It is in the "Madison Blue," and it has my intials in the curly font.

TRN Designs - Handbags, gifts

 

[Yakmama]

I've been using mine for about 8 weeks- not a single person has approached me about it- and I wear it everywhere I go. It might just be the area where I live (it's pretty rural).

 

[pamperedlinda]

here's Doreen's tote:

oops - personal info was visible...lemme work on that part....

 

[pamperedlinda]

here it is - the white blob is where I erased her personal info - it is not part of the bag.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc293/lindachild/DoreensTote-1-1.jpg

 

[chef131doreen]

Thanks I'll have to learn how to post pictures linda see you in Miami

 

[pamperedlinda]

Thanks I'll have to learn how to post pictures linda see you in Miami

Just go to Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket and set-up an album and upload them there - then copy the IMG link and paste it here. Pretty simple really - you just need to find the time to do it (took me forever! now it's a cinch!)

 

[jkinak]

Oh geez-that is really cute. I don't know that I am good enough to duplicate something like that. Any pointers from anyone on how to make it easy? I've got a sewing machine, but I'm pretty much just a craft sewer.

 

[PCGINA]

I have used the PC tote for quite some time and I ALWAYS get show or order leads when I am out and about. However, I wnated something more than black...

I recently had a bag custom made for me and I really like it... Fits my personality better than a plain old black tote. I love brown & pink and DOTS!!! I was able to pick out my own fabric. I did have to move the straps further apart to get over my shoulder - but I LOVE IT!! YES - it did cost me a bit more that the PC one... but it is more durable and functional... it has room for a water bottle on the outside and has six inside pockets for mini catalogs and biz cards, and ..... etc.

It really is ME

 

[PCGINA]

I have used the PC tote for quite some time and I ALWAYS get show or order leads when I am out and about. However, I wnated something more than black...

I recently had a bag custom made for me and I really like it... Fits my personality better than a plain old black tote. I love brown & pink and DOTS!!! I was able to pick out my own fabric. I did have to move the straps further apart to get over my shoulder - but I LOVE IT!! YES - it did cost me a bit more that the PC one... but it is more durable and functional... it has room for a water bottle on the outside and has six inside pockets for mini catalogs and biz cards, and ..... etc.

It really is ME..

Pictures posted in my album (or look at bottom of CS main page).

If you are interested in one, I am sure Melony would be glad to help you out.

Her is her Etsy website...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5684869

 

[pamperedlinda]

thanks Gina - very cute! I guess I'm going to have to get out those remnants and start sewing!

 

[christinaspc]

omg that is so cute !!!! I love pink and brown so much I am hoping to order one soon !!! thanks

 

[christinaspc]

Gina do you have a picture of the insides of yours? I am curious what you had her change to fit your needs. Thanks

 

[PamperedChefDebi]

I've been using mine for about 8 weeks- not a single person has approached me about it- and I wear it everywhere I go. It might just be the area where I live (it's pretty rural).

You know, I've been using mine since the day I moved back home to Ohio (on Nov 2) and not a single person has mentioned it or approached me. AND I'm in a very rural area as well. Maybe that's why.

 

[candiejayne]

I think I might attempt to make one of these while I am borrowing my BFs grandma's sewing machine. I use to be big into sewing, I'm not so much anymore, but would love to get my own machine so I can dabble in it some more. I love making things. We just don't have room in this house for me to have any hobbies.

 

[heather223]

I have used the PC tote for quite some time and I ALWAYS get show or order leads when I am out and about. However, I wnated something more than black...

I recently had a bag custom made for me and I really like it... Fits my personality better than a plain old black tote. I love brown & pink and DOTS!!! I was able to pick out my own fabric. I did have to move the straps further apart to get over my shoulder - but I LOVE IT!! YES - it did cost me a bit more that the PC one... but it is more durable and functional... it has room for a water bottle on the outside and has six inside pockets for mini catalogs and biz cards, and ..... etc.

It really is ME..

Pictures posted in my album (or look at bottom of CS main page).

If you are interested in one, I am sure Melony would be glad to help you out.

Her is her Etsy website...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5684869

Gina, Yours is so cute! I love it! When I get some extra cash i am going to contact her about making me one.......