The idea of different bag designs interests me, as I am sure you can imagine:)!
This week I have been thinking about smaller shoulder bags. My current range of stock is for large shoulder bags, influenced by my own bag requirements – drinks, changes of clothes for tots, the compulsory packet of wipes, snacks.
Feedback often mentions the desire for smaller bags. With a couple of craft events imminent I am thinking about new designs which can cater for women who would like a bag for their purse, mobile and umbrella.
This bag measures 3″, by 9″ and is approx. 8″ high, it incorporates a concealed top zipper, and internal pocket. Created from a pair of corduroy trousers and former shirt, it sits neatly under the arm. This bag has structure lined with interfacing for it to hold it’s shape. Made as a recent commission the bag was designed to fit an umbrella in the base of the bag.
My second design is a little bigger measuring, 12″ by 13″ . My aim with this bag was to create a different design for a smaller bag, keeping a design feature of the original corduroy trousers. It is much softer, lined with a beautiful shirt.
Personally I have a strong preference for one design over the other, although ironically it is not a bag I would personally use!
What do you think? Which is your favourite, why? What’s your favourite size of bag and handle? I would love to know:)
As usual I have endeavoured to maximise the remainder fabric from the former clothes, whipping up IPAD cases and bottle bags.
Have you been following Purse Palozza this year? A huge variety of bag patterns have been reviewed, by various bloggers. Plus there is a great link up for your own bags, with a great selection of prizes:) I am linking up a few bags, with fingers crossed!!
Trusting you have had a great creative week I am off to check out Handmade Harbour,
Vicky
I really love the details of the second bag. You are so, so clever. The buttons and flower on the other one are lovely too. I usually go for a big bag for similar reasons to you but sometimes wonder if I end up carrying stuff because it is so big?
I use both smaller and large bags, larger for every day and smaller for evenings, I like that you can still fit an umbrella in the smaller one.
Jan x
PS…… are you keeping the measurements a secret???? 🙂
Thanks for the feedback re bag size, and the prompt re measurements – that’s what happens when drafting a few blog posts at once, scheduling them and forgetting to go back and fine tune!
I think I like the second bag best. The grey is very gentle, and really complements the lining.
wow you have lots of design ideas… yes I agree with the smaller bag for a mobile, a lipstick and mirror. I always need one if we go out for lunch.
Love the bottle bag … shirt sleeve?
If abig handbag I like a long handle for shoulder use. If mini bag like your first picture then a short handle.
Best wishes
Lesley & Ray
Bath Bomb Creations & Grumpy Joe’s Pet Emporium
I love the second bag, possibly its the fabric that attracts me most as it does look a lovely and I lean towards its more relaxed look
I also love the second bag, its a nice gentle colour and I love the pocket detail at the front.
I like the grey bags best, and I really like the material you used as the lining. I love the fact that you don’t let any part of a pre-loved garment go to waste!
LOVE the second bag especially. What a great idea to use the sleeve and cuff for a pocket! I hadn’t thought of that!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Oh, I love that small bag!! Thanks for linking up to the Upcycled Linky Party at http://love2upcycle.blogspot.com/2013/11/upcycled-linky-party-29.html
Lovely bags! I personally like a bag big enough to carry round the kitchen sink, and I don’t even have kids!