The Fresh Bag

Description

This is the second installment in my new purses and accessories line (the first is my "Perfect Wristlet", also listed in my shop). I have designed each piece in this collection from the ground up, including sketching the individual pattern pieces, cutting out the fabric, and sewing the final product together.

The purse measures 10" wide at the top, 16" wide at the bottom, and 13" tall. The two shoulder straps each measure 23" end-to-end (approximately a 11.5" drop), and have three lines of stitching running the length of the straps. The purse also features 3 inverted pleats on each side, as well as a large flap with a magnetic closure (the flap dimensions are 4" wide by 7 7/8" at the longest point). There are six 4" tall pockets that span the width of the back interior: two central 1" wide pockets are flanked on either side by two 3.5"-wide pockets (four pockets total of that width). The top band on both the interior and exterior are slightly stiffened with heavyweight interfacing, and the entire purse has one layer of felt between the interior and exterior fabrics to provide extra body. One final detail is the hand beading of the flap with tiny glass seed beads in the center of each flower, which add not only beauty but stability as well (secures the front of the flap to the back, as the closure is a fairly heavy-duty magnetic snap).

I used a natural bull denim for the exterior of the bag, and a gorgeous pink-background Asian print for the interior and the flap. I obtained the Asian print fabric from fellow Etsyian sweetside.

The matching wristlet shown in the fourth picture is NOT available for sale, as it has already been sent to its owner.

I have this item ready for immediate shipment to anywhere in the world. If you like this style, but would perhaps like a different fabric combination, just convo me and I can set up a custom listing for you. All my creations come from a smoke- and pet-free (but not toddler-free) home. In the case of my sewing creations, there are no raw edges exposed unless otherwise described in the individual listings; I strive for a professional-looking finish to everything I make.

*****I do accept trades, from registered Etsy sellers. Ideally, I would like something that is unrelated to what I am offering in my own shop.*****

At this time, cakes, breads, and marshmallows are not available for shipment outside of the United States due to shipping times. However, my cookies, other candies, and sewn items are available for worldwide shipment. If you purchase multiple items from me, please wait until I can send you a revised invoice before paying so that you don't pay too much in shipping (that way, I can let you know how many burp cloths will fit in one envelope or box!). This listing will ship in a standard Flat-Rate box unless otherwise specified (you desire a different method of shipping, you order enough that a large Flat-Rate Box is necessary, etc.).

Added on Oct 10, 2009