inblue
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Thanks for shopping handmade! Each bag purchase from In Blue Handmade gives 50 meals to a network of 60,000 food banks nationwide... Thanks for your support in Feeding America!
Announcing free shipping within the USA on all items! Need a shipping upgrade, or your item delivered even more quickly? Your can upgrade your shipping at checkout for all domestic orders!
Want something faster and you live outside of the USA? Contact us! Check out our reduced international shipping rates as well!
Colors listed in drop down menu at checkout are the only colors available for the item listed.
Almost all items are available for custom order! Check the listing description of the item you like for more guidelines.
Please allow 5 business days to make and ship most items, such as fobs, pouches, and wallets. Larger items, like bags and guitar straps, take 1-2 weeks of production time. Shipping TYPICALLY takes 3-5 business days within the US and 6-14 business days internationally (barring any customs issues).
Free shipping includes USPS first class and or media mail with limited tracking.
Please also check out our shop Policies section for additional information.
Instagram: @inbluehandmade
Facebook: @inbluehandmade
twitter: @inbluehandmade
Want special promo codes, insight on new products to come, and pictures of really cute dogs in hats? Sign up for our mailing list! http://eepurl.com/bEgAEn
Thanks so much and happy shopping!
Announcement
Thanks for shopping handmade! Each bag purchase from In Blue Handmade gives 50 meals to a network of 60,000 food banks nationwide... Thanks for your support in Feeding America!
Announcing free shipping within the USA on all items! Need a shipping upgrade, or your item delivered even more quickly? Your can upgrade your shipping at checkout for all domestic orders!
Want something faster and you live outside of the USA? Contact us! Check out our reduced international shipping rates as well!
Colors listed in drop down menu at checkout are the only colors available for the item listed.
Almost all items are available for custom order! Check the listing description of the item you like for more guidelines.
Please allow 5 business days to make and ship most items, such as fobs, pouches, and wallets. Larger items, like bags and guitar straps, take 1-2 weeks of production time. Shipping TYPICALLY takes 3-5 business days within the US and 6-14 business days internationally (barring any customs issues).
Free shipping includes USPS first class and or media mail with limited tracking.
Please also check out our shop Policies section for additional information.
Instagram: @inbluehandmade
Facebook: @inbluehandmade
twitter: @inbluehandmade
Want special promo codes, insight on new products to come, and pictures of really cute dogs in hats? Sign up for our mailing list! http://eepurl.com/bEgAEn
Thanks so much and happy shopping!
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traceychokureiki on Sep 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis bag is gorgeous. I chose the large with shoulder straps and front pocket in wolf. The color is beautiful and it does smell strongly of leather but I love that smell so I’m happy!
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antiquedogmomma2 on Sep 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt’s perfect! I absolutely love it. Shipped really fast. I’ve already ordered a pouch to use for cosmetics. Highly recommend. Thank you SO much!!
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Brentley on Sep 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe bag is really well made and you can tell the quality from the materials it's made from. I love the leather bottom to keep the bag lasting. It definitely fits my style of using more natural, less "polished" materials while still looking gorgeous, elegant and effortless. It's also really functional if you get the crossbody and handbag straps because if you put anything heavy in the bag, the crossbody strap distributes weight and makes it easier to haul while the handbag straps make it easier to manage in stores with less stuff or fuss. So, so happy with it!!
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Tommi on Sep 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe bag is beautiful and well made. I use it for work and it’s exactly what I wanted. The color is perfect and has been holding up well! I would happily buy from them again.
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About inblue
in blue handmade. Special totes for special folks!
In Blue started in 2008, after a relocation from bustling Chicago to a small farm in Southern Illinois. I bought a sewing machine on the way down, learned how to work it, and never looked back. Going from "I" to "we" with a team of leather working magicians and 50,000 + sale, In Blue has gone from one brick and mortar shop to a studio that we call home.
Now located in Asheville, NC, In Blue resides in a converted warehouse studio space. Together we make each piece by hand every day. We start with top grain cowhides, trace and cut our pattern pieces, sew 'em up, assemble them, and ship them to your door.
It has been our pleasure to take our wares on the road, attending and vending many major music and arts festivals, including (but not limited to) Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Merle Fest, Pitchfork Music Festival, and the Newport Folk Festival.
It has been an honor to be featured in British Vogue magazine, Bicycling magazine, MSN, Mountain Xpress, Try Handmade, Southern Lady, Southern Living, Outside, and many, many more press outlets. Most importantly, we love what we do, and it means the world to the In Blue team to be able to bring you a personalized craft and a unique way to express yourself. Thank you for shopping handmade, we think you have made an excellent decision! :)
Keep up with our story on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @inbluehandmade !
Shop members
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Mary Lynn Schroeder
Owner, Maker, Designer, Design, Sewing, Printing, Emailing, General Owner Stuff, Coffee Procurer, Dogwalker.
Hiya world! My name is Mary Lynn, I own In Blue Handmade, Inc. I am lucky enough to work with the best team in the world. I get to focus on sewing and designing these days, and lots and lots and lots and lots of emailing...
Production partners
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Trama Textiles
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Trama Textiles is a weaving collective of 400 women in the Guatemalan Highlands. We have partnered with these amazing folks to produce the textile/woven parts of our bags. All bag designs and assembly are done in our Asheville, NC studio.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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More information
Frequently asked questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
We can gift wrap! Let us know if you wanted an item gift wrapped. We can provide a simple decorative bag with white tissue paper for $5 - contact us for more info!
Care instructions
No need to treat your leather with anything. It comes pretreated during the Eco tanning process from our distributors. The only thing we ever recommend putting on your item is a small amount of natural Beeswax leather conditioner to buff out scratches. A little goes a long way.
Wholesale availability
We do apologize, but we do not take wholesale orders at this time. Thanks for your inquiry!
What kind of leather do you use?
So we use 100% second sourced cowhide that is eco tanned here in the US and Italy :) we have some full-grain, some top-grain, and some skived down thinner leathers... really depends on the colors.
All leather has normal distress marks such as scratches, freckles, moles stretch marks, etc. All these marks represent the life of the animal, and part of the eco-tanning process is not adding a synthetic coat over the natural markings of the hide of the animal. Distress will be present on all items, just as it is on our on bodies.
Though we realize this may not be the look for everyone, if you wish for a less distressed bag please notify us in advance so we can offer possible leather colors to better meet your needs!
What kind of canvas do you use?
We use a 20 oz waxed canvas, sourced from our US distributor. The canvas does come waxed with a proprietary blend of natural waxes including beeswax. With this comes a natural distressed look to the bag, creating a marbled two toned look (with lighter marks) throughout the bag. This is natural and will last through out the life of the bag.