Clutches, Bagettes & Totes

Clutches, "Bagettes" & Totes (new!)

Purses, too.

Yes, Purses, too.

(Again, I make them....)

Remember, I am not a chain store. My products do not come ready made, shipped in from other countries, I am not a franchise. I've made everything you see on this site and I love what I do and my expertise can match any idea that you have seen in catalogs.
(Victorian Trading magazine - I keep one on hand for a reference of ideas. Sure, I love their merchandise, too, but I can assure you that the quality (of their pieces) will not match their prices). And they will not give you the variations upon request that I can so readily offer.

The Flower Bag - below

Gabriella

Here is my latest Tote!! "Gabriella" She is fully lined with a very soft, durable and waterproof material. (Waterproof -- so that you can carry your wet boots and umbrella or if your drink spills). Outside is Scotchgarded, of course. I just don't understand the need to spend so much money on those popular name brand purses...seriously, why????

Gabriella is $25

Gabriella's fringe

A close up of the fringe and detail of the handle.

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Gabriella's side view - a different material

The side view of the tote. The fabrics are of similar hues and compliment each other.

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The Flower Bag

"Flower Bag." The stripes of the fabric below the flowers look as if they could be the stem of the flower. The green material on the top of the tote and the handle are made of a bumpy textured material and very durable but soft. I use drapery and upholstry materials to create these. I love to use an unusual medium in my creations.

((Handle: 5" deep. Bag: FULL length: 19" with handle. Bag: 14.5" x 15.5" fully extended width))

The Flower Bag, $25

The color of the flower in this pic is much more accurate (below). The bugundy of the petals and the deep, rich brown of the coiled center work beautifully together. This flower was made before I created the bag and she was patiently sitting nearby, knowing her purpose. And she was right. That's usually how things come together around here.

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A "Bagette" is my version of the clutch. (A little bag).

Priscilla "Bagette"

Priscilla Bagette. My version of the clutch. The material just begs to be touched. The vintage polkadotted rosette sits in the corner with leaves made of a deep brown silk ribbon. Tassel is attached to the zipper. The lining is a soft cotton, paisley pattern. 9"x6" $15

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Burma "Bagette" - opened snaps to close it

Burma "Bagette"

"Burma Bagette." Such a sweet little bagette. Great for traveling light, grab a few things and go. She is ~7" x 5". Great texture and popping mix of colors. She snaps closed to secure your things. I just bought a great chain for a handle. (Not on yet). $20

A handle could, most certainly, be added to this "Bagette." That is purposefully left "open" as an option. I welcome your ideas!

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Purses....

Margery

Margery - button inside pocket

Margery - purse zipper open

Merrissa - tapestry purse

The handle is alternately pinched/sewn along it's length for a more interesting and fitting look.

The full view of "Merrissa" will be updated by tomorrow...(9/24/11). There are many changes and updates going on with the site @ the moment - all for the good, I promise. New items, too.

Here is the top view of the purse. The zipper is shown, open, to display the pockets inside. There are 4 pockets inside that are all either zippered or "Velcroed."

Merrissa - opened zipper/top showing pockets inside

Merrissa - side view

This is the side view of "Merrissa." The tapestry front is, of course dominantly seen. The sides have similar colors but the texture, weight and "pattern" is overall purposefully different.

The purse is not "stiff," although the fabric does have a stiffening layer embedded into it, it is purposely left to be somewhat pliable. A more pliable purse is more comfortable to carry under the arm and it is less likely to be in the way if you are in a crowded area and for storage in general.

"Merrissa" is ~18" wide x 21" high including the handle. Depth is ~6".

$50

This purse is different than the one above....it has "BLACK ACCENTS."

Sue B, my mom's neighbor saw me finishing the purse above and loved it. She ordered one that is similar but a little narrower with BLACK ACCENTS instead of brown and a side pocket. I've also made her a small change purse to go inside and my mom purchased the handkerchief and then crocheted around it for her.

"Alyssa" is 8" tall x 10" wide. $45

Alyssa - tassel side

Alyssa - side pocket

handkerchief for Sue

The pockets inside are either zippered or Velcro'ed closures and one pocket is the full width of the purse with no closure. There are 6 pockets inside and one outside. The interior pockets are against the sides of the purse so that the center "volume" remains open since it is a smaller purse.

The little change purse is a must-have. It is adorned with the same accents as the purse; tassel, button and black trim. Velcro closure.

Change purse is $5. (Jamie)

Tammy

Tammy - trim @ top of bag

Simple, pretty and just a little bold. The subtlety of the green tapestry fabric and soft, smooth long handle makes this little purse very easy to take on short trips. Perfect for a day of quick shopping and into a night out. It snaps closed at the top. It has no pockets so that the inside is left un-encombered and can hold the entirety of it's volume.

"Tammy" is ~21" long, in her entire length.

$15/ea discounts are available for higher quantites

Morgan

This is the new handle I've added to the clutch purse. I finally found the perfect detail to finish this piece. Neat, huh?

Morgan's handle

Morgan0 before handle

Clutch purse. Velvet material. There is a gilded gimp added around the flaps' border. The flowers are bias-cut silks (hand dyed), satins and organzas. The stems are beaded as are some small areas of the leaves. The bottom of the purse can be collapsed length wise. Snaps can be added to the bottom to maintain the narrower depth. Please feel free to let me know how you would like your clutch customized. $45 (7" wide x 6" high)

Corner details. Pouch below fits nicely inside this clutch purse.

Small feathers can be added to the design of the purse (pheasant feathers, actually would match these colors of the velvet background). Handle could be a beaded cord, a leather strap or even a chain.