Totes-N-Jam

05/02/2026

Just finished my first Evie Everyday Bowler from I used leather from for the Exterior (except for the accent pocket) and Water Resistant Canvas from for the lining. And, since by the end I was getting lazy, I just used elastic as binding 😀

02/28/2026

My Loot from today's visit 😊 - Cool waxed canvas from and pretty, soft wool fabric from - Soxx approves 😺

02/24/2026

Campfire Messenger Bag - with some changes. The last picture is what's left of my lining fabric 😊

01/31/2026

I 3d printed a leather strap embossing machine (from a free pattern on Makerworld - thank you Commando1998) and designed a roller stamp to go with it (the cat paw one on the next picture - the honeycomb roller is from the designer). It took almost a week to print all the pieces but it's sturdy and works great. Those machines are expensive and the rollers alone go for $100 each. Now I can embellish my adjustable straps and handles to make them unique 😊

01/03/2026

Working through a technique I just saw online about sizing straps from larger to accommodate smaller hardware

12/31/2025

Ready for some new bags in 2026 using these straps made from leather

11/01/2025

Working on some key chain straps and Rivet washers. The key chains will likely end up in my Etsy and online Store.

10/28/2025

I decided to make the Aberdeen—the very first bag I ever made (about a year and a half ago)- it’s the one lying down on the left. Of course, it had to pass final inspection (😺). The top (blue) is hand-waxed canvas, the cool fox fabric is from Etsy, the bottom blue suede and the straps are from ⁠ and the pretty green lining is from

09/25/2025

Just found this pretty (and free!) pattern from .nancy on YT for a frame bag, so I made a couple variants. It’s a great, fast sew and the video instructions are very easy to follow.

07/14/2025

New listing in my Etsy Store - Binding Spools for Quilting or Bag Making.

This Tools item is sold by TotesNJam. Ships from Shelton, WA. Listed on Jul 13, 2025

07/13/2025

Coming soon in my Etsy Store - Binding Spools (currently printing Pastel colors). Use them for organizing elastic, bias tape and anything you need to keep neat and visible. Created in Affinity Designer and printed on Bambu Lab X1 printer.