See SewLomax at the Selvedge Spring Fair!

Firstly – Im SO PROUD to have been voted as a runner up in the Sustainable City Awards last night in London! It was a great night and I got to meet lots of lovely people. If I met you, don’t forget to say hello on Facebook or Twitter!

This weekend it is the Selvedge Spring Fair, which is held in Chelsea Old Town Hall in Chelsea, London. Im really excited about this event, and there will be over 100 other stalls and companies like mine at the fair so you’re guaranteed to find something brilliant and (more importantly) handmade and ethical that takes your fancy!

I will be at the Selvedge Spring Fair on Friday 22^nd and Saturday 23^rd at stall C22. If you pop by and say hello to me at my stall you can get your hands on a free embroidered tote bag from my current collection! My canvas tote bags are some of my favourites from the SewLomax range, and I love their designs. Heres why I chose them: 

The Book Bag Tote

We all need at least two handbags, (or maybe some sort of small mule/cart horse to carry all of our things around with us everyday!) but taking in to consideration how busy it gets on the tube this would not work. So I came up with my embroidered tote bags, which can help you carry around those extra essentials. 

The Bikini Tote

I used to have a bikini like this when I was little, and I have been looking for one just like it ever since I grew out of it, so I have recreated it on a bag. For me - on the beach or by the pool - I always get worried about having my phone in the bottom of the bag, risking getting covered in sun cream, so I made sure whilst designing this bag that there are some zipped pockets on the inside, preventing this situation from occurring,

The Daily News Tote

My handbag is a bottomless pit and always overflowing so that I can never find what I am looking for! I wanted to create a bag which allows you to become more organized. The Daily News Tote is large enough for all computers, files and papers, this really is perfect for work and so you don’t have to stretch and break your leather bag (and at the same time keep looking stylish!)

You can read more about my embroidered canvas totes here, in another blog post I wrote about them.

Looking forward to hopefully meeting some of you this weekend at the Selvedge Spring Fair

 and giving away some free tote bags!!

Emma x

Summer saving starts now! The story behind my Penny Purse..

Well, since my last post the sun has been and gone already! Its even been snowing in the UK, so summer is a long way off I think. So, now is the perfect time to start thinking about sunshine and sandy beaches and swimming in the sea - time to book your summer holiday!

But unfortunately, we all know that wanting to go on holiday isn't enough to be able to actually do it, and most of the time some saving needs to be done. So, whilst cutting back on spending in the run up to your trip away isn't exactly fun, make it more enjoyable with a Sewlomax canvas Penny Purse!

This embroidered purse was inspired by my lovely Mum! My mother is called Penny and so I wanted to do a design specifically for her to say thank you for teaching me all the tricks of the trade. I grew up watching her sew and embroider and make all sorts of wonderful creations, and it spurred me on to start putting together my own designs and work hard to make SewLomax a reality!

Like all of the canvas bags in my collection, the Penny Purse is made from eco-friendly and ethically sourced cotton, which has been treated with Scotchguard to protect it from spills and dirt. The Penny Purse is lined with my limited edition SewLomax printed lining, and secures with a metal zip fastening to keep all of your hard earned money safe!

The Penny Purse is just £12 at www.sewlomax.com so it wont make a big dent in your holiday spending money! Also, don't forget that it is Red Nose Day this friday, so try and 

donate some of your pennies to the cause :)

Emma x

Prepare for spring with my canvas tote bag!

The sun has finally arrived in London - hooray! But, as much as Im enjoying being able to wear sunglasses and leave the house with a scarf, hat and gloves, by the time the evening rolls around its been getting quite chilly again. Planning my outfits for the day has got harder because Im having to plan for the sun and the cold, so this is where my embroidered tote bag saves the day!

Measuring a whopping 41cm x 46cm, my canvas shopping bags are roomy enough to store everything you'll need for the sun - and the chill - of a March day! Stash an extra layer of clothing - a cardigan, a hoody, even a jacket! - in your SewLomax tote bag and you'll be prepared for whatever the British weather throws your way! With 3 inside pockets to hold your phone, keys, sunglasses, oyster card or whatever you can't live without, this is the only bag you'll need this spring!

Each of my eco-friendly canvas bags are 100% canvas and protected with Scotchguard™on the outside to ensure that your tote bag is safe from little annoying spring stains! Be careful with your icecream drips though, it may be wipe clean, but not protected from stubborn marks and stains. 

With this SewLomax bag storing and carrying your things couldn't be easier, but here come the hard part - choosing your design! The Daily News tote bag is perfect for city girls and boys who are always on the go, my canvas Book bag is great for book worms and avid readers (even if you only read on a kindle!) and the embroidered bikini tote bag is popular with girls who love the beach and pretty swimwear. Each of these bags are a bargain at £20 each.

If you can't decide which embroidery is your favourite, you can even bespoke your own SewLomax tote bag for only £45 (or you could just buy all 3 designs!!) Start with a blank canvas tote bag and add your initials to the bottom in either blue or pink writing, then wear your bag with pride every day!

All of these bags are available at www.sewlomax.com, why not treat your mum to one for Mother's Day? I bet she deserves to be pampered! If she already has a wardrobe full of bags, take a look at my Mother's Day Pinterest board for some alternative creative gift inspiration!

Emma x

The story behind the SewLomax poo bag!

Believe it or not, spring is finally on its way in the next few weeks! It feels like winter has dragged on and on this year, and every time the sun peeks out from behind the clouds, a few more cold days come along and scare it away!

But if theres anyone who loves the outdoors, no matter what the weather's doing, its dogs! Now I'm a firm believer that pets should be spoilt too, so I made sure I designed an embroidered canvas bag in my collection for them too!

I owe all inspiration for the creation of the SewLomax poo bag to my dog Betty: 

Without Betty I would never have come up with this bag, which - I think most of you will agree - is a must have as a dog owner. There is nothing worse than the disgusted look from a fellow dog walker when you have run out of poo bags to clear up after your furry friends!  The poo bag easily clips onto your keys or your lead, so theres no excuses anymore! Be prepared - and stylish - with this useful little canvas bag….

Just like all the other SewLomax bags, the poo bag is made from ethically sourced cotton and its protected with Scotchguard so you can wipe it clean if it gets mukky! And best of all, its currently only £9 at www.SewLomax.com! So grab one now whilst you can!

Now Im off to hang out with my dog, who's probably already dreaming about her next adventure! 

Don't forget your poo bag..!

Emma (and Betty!) x

Given up cakes for lent? Find out why I designed my cupcake wash bag..

February is one of my favourite months - only 20 days at work, Valentine's Day and best of all - Pancake Day!!

But after pancake day comes Lent, where everyone tries to give up chocolate, or biscuits, or cake (or anything yummy but bad for you!) until Easter. But don't worry, you can still get your cake fix thanks to my embroidered cupcake wash bag - all of the pleasure without any of the guilt!

This tapestry was put on the wash bag by popular demand. The general collection answers to a rule; that what is on the bag, the bag functions as. The cupcakes don’t apply to this rule; this is not a bag for cupcakes…! I am a sucker for colours and pretty yummy things. For me cupcakes are truly inspiring and I will argue with anyone who thinks otherwise!

Like all of my embroidered canvas bags, the cupcake wash bag is protected by Scotchguard and you can wipe it clean to ensure your cakes stay looking yummy! Inside the bag there are elastic loops to hold your lotions and potions in place, and a water resistant lining to protect your treats from spills!

The cute cupcake canvas wash bag is available from www.sewlomax.com for £32. Grab yourself a Lent treat today!

Emma x

A little treat for single girls: the story behind my lipstick pouch

There's nothing I like more than hearing how much people love my embroidered canvas bags, and the most popular one of all is probably the lipstick pouch. So many people loved it that I introduced a limited edition version of it with a SewLomax designed lining! Get your mitts on one while you can, and don't forget to send me a photo of your canvas pouch in action!

Today I thought Id give you a little sneak peek into how I came up with the design for the embroidered lipstick pouch, and what my inspiration for it was:

The inspiration for this came from all the rows and rows of beautiful lipsticks laid out in make up halls, and the excitement of buying a new lipstick. To me they always look like little people chatting to each other and they look like they all have their own personalities! These are the personalities I wanted to put down onto the bag for other people to enjoy.

The embroidered canvas lipstick pouch is available at www.sewlomax.com for £28. It is wipe-clean and protected with Scotchguard to keep it safe in your handbag!

Its Valentines Day tomorrow, but singletons need spoiling too! Grab a bargain and treat 

yourself to 10% off the lipstick pouch by using the discount code 

valentines at sewlomax.com :)

Emma x

Valentines Day: For Him

February 14th is fast approaching and we all know that men are so hard to buy for! On Valentine's Day a DVD or a football shirt just won't cut it anymore - so see what I have in store for you this Feb 14th..

Some men like to think that the less grooming products they use, the more manly they are.. I disagree! This Valentine's Day treat him to an embroidered canvas wash bag for men to hide all of his lotions and potions in. Not even the guys at work or on his football team can deny how stylish this creative canvas bag is! Decorated with hand-embroidered motifs of everything a man needs to look great, the bag is easy to keep clean and very practical!

Does your lovely man seem to always be away on business? Why not surprise him with my embroidered Beach Huts canvas wash bag, so he can be organised and fashionable on his trips away. Decorated with a row of charming beach huts on one side, and a very cute postcard on the other with a hand stitched message saying "wish you were here.." he'll know you're always thinking about him! And who knows, it might even inspire him to take you away on a beach-side holiday?! As you'd hope, this canvas bag is water resistant (just like the beach huts!) so he can avoid any mess or spillage disasters while he's away!

Priced at just £35 on www.sewlomax.com, these washbags are the perfect gift for your favourite man!

Love, Emma

Love is in the air! Valentines Day: For Her

Love is in the air and Valentines Day is on its way! If you're looking for a present for the lovely lady in your life (boys, Im looking at you!) then why not give her my embroidered makeup bag?

If you know a girl who loves treating herself to new makeup and pampering herself, have a look at my canvas makeup bag covered in cute embroideries of makeup brushes and accessories. Its big enough to hold all of her beauty secrets and its water-resistant lining means its protected from any unexpected spills!

If she's a nail varnish addict, my embroidered nail polish makeup bag is the ideal valentines gift for her! For only £30 you can give her a place to store all of her treasured varnishes, as well as giving her inspiration for the next additions to her collection!

If what she really craves is a new designer bag, but thats out of your budget, why not treat her to a bag..on a bag! The bright red purse on this canvas makeup bag really stands out and is a stylish addition to any girl's handbag collection! These bags are protected by Scotchguard, which means they're wipe clean and easy to take care of. Perfect!

All of these bags are available at www.sewlomax.com for £30. Grab one now in time for Valentines Day on February 14th! ♥

Emma x

Penny pinch in style!

Are you pinching pennies this January after a big Christmas? There's nothing worse than suffering in the New Year after being so generous to your loved ones, so don't feel bad about your penny pinching, treat yourself for being so sensible with what you have left!

Now, it might seem silly to spend money to save money, but who could resist this cute little embroidered purse? Every time you have some change in your pockets you'll want to pop it straight into your canvas penny purse, and you won't be tempted to spend it! Perfect!

This SewLomax embroidered penny purse is lined with 100% natural organic cotton and is completely eco-friendly and fair-trade! So you can save the planet whilst you save your money!

Don't forget to let me know what you think of this little bag on my Facebook page or Twitter, and send me a photo if you've already got one looking after your pennies!

Emma x

Run, Rabbit, Run! The story behind my Gym Bag..

Hello and welcome back to my blog!

This week Im going to give you a bit of an insight into my canvas gym bag, and why I decided to design and make it.

For me, going to the gym is one of lifes real hardships (not that I go very often!) so to try and make it a little more fun and enticing, I wanted to create a bag that might cheer you on your way slightly. The song that I got stuck in my head whilst sewing the design was “run rabbit run rabbit run, run, run” so I knew I had to put it somewhere on the design!  This ethical gym bag is for the young at heart, so whilst going to the gym to look young you can feel young as well.

So this new year, when its cold and rainy outside (and hopefully snowing!) give yourself a little boost to hit the gym by using my embroidered drawstring gym bag, and hopefully it will put a smile on your face!

If you hit the gym with this colourful canvas bag, please send me a photograph so I can feature you on my Facebook page - and so it might guilt-trip me into going to the gym myself!!

Run, Rabbit, Run!

Emma x

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everybody!!

I hope you had a brilliant christmas and an exciting new year's eve! 2013 has lots in store for SewLomax, with new designs, new products and fantastic sales and competitions coming up in the next few months!

There's a sale happening at www.SewLomax.com right now so go and grab yourself a bargain for the new year! If you've made a resolution to hit the gym, check out my embroidered canvas gym bag, currently only £12!

If you've decided that 2013 is the year that you finally organise your makeup and throw away all of those dried up nail varnishes and empty perfume bottles, treat whats left to a new makeup bag from my collection for just £24!

See all of my products and shop the whole sale at www.sewlomax.com.

Happy Shopping!!

Emma x