DIY Super Sized Bag

I wanted to spoil you with some step by step instructions for a classic Summer essential, my easy peasy super size beach bag! This little number has bags (pardon the pun) of room for carrying your cossie, suncream, sunnies and favourite magazines stylishly down to the beach! and of course its nice and simple to make.

Unless you live on planet Mars, It would be impossible not to notice that all things fruity are big news this Summer, bananas, pineapples and melons are not only turning up in your yummy breakfast smoothies but these juicy fruits are adorning everything from flip flops to shoppers to T-shirts and jewellery.

Whether you're heading down the gym or off on a weekend trip, scoop up your belongings and chuck 'em in this roomy, use-it-for-anything duffle bag. The side straps are just long enough for comfortable handling, or for tossing onto your shoulder.

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We can't think of a sweeter gift for a little one than these teeny tiny moccasins - the ultimate way to start a lifetime's obsession with shoes. These keepsake makes are sturdy enough to withstand a serious amount of toddling, and their soft, slipper-like feel will keep toes cosy while they're at it.

Bump up your baggage status to first class with this Japanese-inspired sew. Combining the inkiest indigo fabric with a delicate gold-flecked print, its minimal aesthetic and roomy proportions give it a grown-up feel we love. And, while its box corners and contrasting top stitch look impressive, they're easier to master than you might think.

Forget matchy-matchy robes, his and hers handmade slippers are where it's at. Up your loungewear game with these amazing pairs, equally suited to spontaneous kitchen dance parties, movie marathons and weekend pottering. They're made in comfy, covetable natural fabrics and you can tweak the sizes to fit.

This life-changing storage box is the stuff of dreams for so many reasons - it's easy to sew, it'll slot right into IKEA shelving, and you can hide everything inside and zip it away. As long as you can't see the mess, that means it's tidy, right?