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New Bag Design

desiree — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:28:52 +0000

This is made out of recycled blue jeans! The lining is a lovely dark red and it closes with a snap. I put two pockets on the front that have a curved opening and the close with snaps, too. Overall, I really like the shape and the look, but it’s just a little too wide, I think. I didn’t use interfacing, so it does flop just a little. I think I’ll make more of the same except taking a few inches off the width.

Ribbon Messenger Bag

desiree — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:35:30 +0000

This is made of the softest brushed denim. The ribbons are securely sewn on both sides and the ends are sewn right into the side seams of the flap. Those are never coming off.

The flap stays in place with velcro and while I generally don’t like velcro, it really works on a messenger bag because you do not want your stuff flying out of there. I don’t know about you, but I’m rougher with a messenger bag than I would be with a purse or handbag.

There are two big pockets on the outside under the flap and several on the inside of the bag, too. I forgot to measure the strap length before I took it to the shop to sell, but it seems to be the perfect length for me. The strap is extra wide so it’s super comfortable, even if you have a bunch of heavy stuff in there.

Orange Polka Dot Purse

desiree — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:54:15 +0000

Who doesn’t love polka dots? That was a trick question. Nobody doesn’t love polka dots. If you put your hand up, we can’t be friends anymore.

I think I may have made this last year. It has lots of pockets on the inside and closes with a fancy magnetic snap. The entire inside is polka dots, too. Love.

It looks a little funny in the picture because there’s nothing in it and the darts on the bottom are deflated. I took pictures of all the bags before I took them to Sew Dandee, in case I never saw them again. This one is at the store right now!