Dothan 10-year-old launches totes business to fund her passion

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – “She’s always been a great kid about not asking,” said Millie’s father Steve Davis. “She always wants to do something.”

Millie Davis is not a stranger to hard work. She wanted to earn her keep.

“When she wanted to start competing in karate tournaments, she needed some gear,” said Steve. “Instead of coming and asking for money to buy it, she decided she wanted to earn some money.”

Putting their heads together, the Davis family had an idea. The idea to make tote bags to help Millie with karate costs.

“Nobody in our house knew how to sew,” said Steve.

For Millie, they’d learn anything.

“We had some older sewing machines that were given to us,” said Steve. “I decided to get on YouTube and breakout these antique sewing machines and figure out how to use them.”

For first time sewers, they weren’t expecting the outcome.

The Davis Family only had fabric for four totes and in just one night, they sold 13 totes.

“It’s nice,” said Millie. “A lot of people have been buying it. It’s just been so much fun.”

It wasn’t just about earning some cash.

“It was a way to teach her a useful skill and teach her some business basics,” said Steve. “I’m so impressed with her work ethic. She’s been a big help on some long hours.”

It’s brought them closer as a family.

“It’s been really great to spend time with wife and daughter,” said Steve. “You only get one chance to raise your kids. I want to get it right.”

Millie will continue her totes business even after she has enough money for her karate gear.

Want to learn more or purchase one of these totes? Be sure to visit Totes Millie on Facebook! Totes are on sale for $35 each or two for $60.

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