Welcome to Toots E Lu!
Toots E Lu is a personal sewing business run by Linda Silver, who handmakes bags and purses for anyone interested! She is also a professional seamstress, and can fix any sewing defects on any clothing you own. Her motto is: "A Purse Should Always Be Fun."
"Hi, my name is Linda Silver. As a child, I remember my mother using our newspaper to draw her designs, then cutting the finished design, and pinning the paper to fabric. I made clothing for all of my dolls, and made my own clothing. Throughout school, I enrolled in every sewing and tailoring class that was offered, majoring in home economics. When my children were young, I wanted to start a business, doing something that I enjoyed and to remain a stay-at-home mom. Knowing I loved sewing, I took a leap of faith and started a business which is now Toots E Lu Designs, becoming a fully-fledged “sew-aholic”. The invaluable experiences that I have gained with fabrics and a sense of creativity has led me into the fashions that I display today. My handbags are designed with functionality in mind. I take pride in the quality of my handbags, and I believe that a handbag reflects your personality and should be carried with confidence. I design each of my purses with high-quality fabrics and beautiful colors. All handbags have top zippers, closures, pockets inside and out, and rivets where needed. All handles have metal hardwire, which allows the purse to be lengthened or shortened to your needs. They fit the body well. Finally, we must remember that a purse should be fun, as it is always nice for someone to ask you: “Where did you find that purse?””. - Linda Silver
Clicking on the motto at the top of the page will take you to a detailed .pdf of the website plan to see our development process, and other hidden details.