Sofia Style
The Savvy Satchel
By JeanAnn Taylor have too many satchels. Why? For some reason, they are irresistible to me. And I’m not alone. Many, many of us have a stash of tote bags. With the variety of sizes, designs, and styles available, you can find one to accommodate just about any purpose. Tote bags are versatile, functional, cute, and they have appealing organizational features. Handy pockets can be found on the inside as well as the outside of many designs.
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who need large totes to store their small totes! Totes bags are definitely a must-have accessory.
Satchels, or tote bags, are an all-purpose, sturdy-handled bag with hundreds of potential uses. They can be used as gym bags, shopping bags, gift bags, or beach bags. They can hold everything from yarn and crochet hooks to laptops to dance shoes. One of the biggest problems with totes is—where to store your collection. The trunk of your car? Your closet? Underneath your bed? I know of people
One tip for totes is to clean them regularly. They can become quite dirty when used often. To keep them free of bacteria and other nasty germs, machine wash if possible. If washing is not an option, wipe off with antibacterial wipes.
One enticing feature of satchels is that they come in every material imaginable: canvas, cotton, leather, and even lace. Of course the heavier the fabric, the more durable your tote will be. This “bag of bags” is also notable because of it’s reusable quality. We can avoid using plastic shopping bags by simply carrying a tote with us.
With such a fashionable as well as functional item, the question is; can you really have too many totes?
March 2020 | thesofiamagazine.com
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