Brown floral brocade handbag

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This is similar to the London print bag I created a while back. This is made with brown floral brocade exterior, and a purple satin interior. This has interior patch pockets, an interior zipper pocket, and the flaps have a magnetic snap closure. The size is about 17.5" inches long, 7" tall, 3" wide.

Egyptian shoulder bag with floral lining

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This is a custom bag, for someone who loves Egyptian products, and loved the floral fabric. There are internal patch pockets and a zipper pocket, with a magnetic snap closure.

Teacher Bag

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This is a bag that I created for an elementary school teacher, who also likes frogs! It is reversible, and is stiff enough to stand upright.
The dimensions are approximately 15" x 10" x 3"

 

Latest designs

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In my "Other life", I've been unfortunately rather busy. However, I've made a few items that I really am happy with. None are for sale at this time - they have either been for personal use or a gift.


A london fabric bag, 17.5" inches long, 7" tall, 3" wide. I added a magnetic snap closure, but making this bag again, I'll definitely add pockets!


This shoulder bag does not have a stiff shape, but has 3 layers of fabric to give it some structure, but still allow movement. I used a magnetic snap closure, and added zip pocket on one side and patch pockets on the other.


This was my first foray into making a bible cover. I have one of the two translation ones, so it's rather large and stiff, and I wanted something to carry it in, but I was not into the zipper closure. However, I discovered AFTER I made it that there is a reason that they have one. I added an "after-market" snap closure. Now that I've made it, I know how I'd make one better in the future!

Golden Brocade Dragon Triangle Purse

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Today I worked on another 1940s-inspired triangular design. The pictures really don't do the rich gold brocade justice. It really is an awesome print, and the deep gold satin crepe lining matches the deep gold in the dragon design. The self-fabric handle is about 21" long - slips over the shoulder with the bag high up on the chest. There is an interior patch pocket. It closes with a magnetic snap clasp.

The base is around 12" wide coming up to a curved opening around 8" wide. The height is around 8" where the straps meet the sides.

1940s Inspired Fashion City Print Bag

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Today I worked with a triangular design that is a shape along the lines of 1940s bags. The handle is longer - about 22" - long enough to slip over your shoulder. The handle is self-fabric with a contrast black sueded fabric strip down the center. The print reads "NEW YORK" "PARIS" "MILAN" "LONDON". The color is a deap teal, the print is black. There is an interior patch divided pocket. It closes with a magnetic snap clasp.

The base is around 12" wide coming up to a curved opening around 9" wide. The height is around 9" where the straps meet the sides.

Brown Dragon Brocade

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I had a commission to create a rounded handbag in brown brocade dragon print. I chose a shiny silky brown fabric as the lining. It's both luxurious and functional. It has a zipper close and a patch pocket.