barmadebags

Unique and sustainable fabric bags by Barbara Rose

Sheffield, England On Etsy since 2015

98 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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barmadebags

Unique and sustainable fabric bags by Barbara Rose

Sheffield, England | 98 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Christmas and the Holiday season will be with us before we know it, so do get ahead with your gift buying in good time this year! My last date for orders within the UK will be 14th December.
I hope you'll be thinking about the environment when making choices about the items to buy: nearly all my bags are made using as much reclaimed fabric as possible while ensuring a high quality of workmanship. Moreover, when buying from my shop you can be certain of getting something that is not replicated elsewhere. OOAK bags that are eco-friendly: what's not to like?

Apologies to overseas customers: I'm only posting to addresses within the UK at the moment. Normal service will resume when we return to "normal" times!
Stay alert, everyone, and enjoy browsing through my shop, even if you can't buy for the time being.
Happy shopping!

Announcement

Last updated on 23 Oct, 2020

Christmas and the Holiday season will be with us before we know it, so do get ahead with your gift buying in good time this year! My last date for orders within the UK will be 14th December.
I hope you'll be thinking about the environment when making choices about the items to buy: nearly all my bags are made using as much reclaimed fabric as possible while ensuring a high quality of workmanship. Moreover, when buying from my shop you can be certain of getting something that is not replicated elsewhere. OOAK bags that are eco-friendly: what's not to like?

Apologies to overseas customers: I'm only posting to addresses within the UK at the moment. Normal service will resume when we return to "normal" times!
Stay alert, everyone, and enjoy browsing through my shop, even if you can't buy for the time being.
Happy shopping!

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About barmadebags

Sales 98
On Etsy since 2015
  • My sewing den where I make my bags.
  • Beginning the process of making a new bag by cutting out the pieces.
  • Some of the fabrics used for applique and patchwork sections of my bags are marbled by me: here drying on the line.
  • Each appliqued design is created individually in a 4-step process.
  • Add that special touch to your order by requesting it to be gift-wrapped!
Video summary: Here are the steps involved in me making a bespoke bag. Take a look and consider having a bag made specially for you!

Making new things from old, with an eye on nature and the environment!

Whether you like to have a different bag for each outfit, just change your bag with the season or use your handbag until it wears out, we all need to make choices about the impact our possessions have on the environment.

Here at BarMade Bags, I am committed to being as sustainable as possible and I aim to use mostly upcycled fabric for my bags. This is largely sourced from local charity shops, so that the charities benefit as well. Out- of- fashion coats, jackets, trousers and skirts, or curtains with a faded edge or a slight stain, will be bought by me and re-fashioned into bags, avoiding any blemishes and providing inspiration for mixing up different fabrics. And with there being no animal products used in the bags, they are perfect for vegans as well!

I do each process of making a bag myself, from making the pattern for the bag (on repurposed paper), designing the appliqued motif (or selecting an image from printed offcuts of fabric), choosing suitable materials and carefully sewing it all together.

Whenever I get towards the end of making one bag, I’ve already got ideas bubbling up for the next one. This spurs me on with my sewing and it also means that I like each bag to be different, providing you with a unique item.

I also welcome custom orders. If one of my bags takes your fancy but isn't quite what you want, get in touch and we can work together on creating the design that meets your wishes. Take a look at my video slideshow to see the steps involved in the process.

When I'm not sewing, I enjoy painting, walking in the lovely countryside around Sheffield and tending to my garden - the inspiration behind my logo and floral designs.

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  • Barbara Rose

    Owner, Designer, Creator

    I have always enjoyed sewing and I've developed a passion for making bags and other bag-related items. I love the creative process, especially if I am able to make use of upcycled materials, and individualise each bag.

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Last updated on 11 Sep, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalised orders

Some of my items have different options available and the cost is as quoted. However, if you wish to mix and match features from different listings the price will vary and I will inform you as to the cost before your order is finalised. Please note that significant changes to a bag design, the fabric used and the detail of any applique will incur considerably greater costs, mainly due to the extra time required in making the bag to your exact specifications.
I am happy to work with you to come to an agreement about exactly what you require before you commit to placing the order and I start making your bespoke bag. My aim is to provide you with a friendly and helpful service!

Gift wrapping and packaging

If you would like to have your bag gift-wrapped either for yourself or for your purchase to be sent directly as a gift for someone else, this is an option that is available to you. A hand-written message of your choosing on a gift tag would be included - just let me know the details! This can be particularly useful for overseas customers wishing to purchase a gift for a friend or relation here in UK.
Generally, I keep my packaging to the minimum required for the safe transportation of your purchase. Moreover, most of it is recyclable or re-usable in order to be as eco-friendly as possible.

Use of up-cycled fabrics

I use as much up-cycled fabric as possible when making the bags although I aim to not make the previous use of the fabric apparent in the appearance of the bags. The bag descriptions indicate which sections have been made from previously used materials. I am careful to avoid any blemishes or worn patches. If there is any fading or mark on a bag due to the previous use of the fabric, I will make this clear in the description. Please note that it is due to the use of repurposed fabrics that I can offer my bags at these prices.

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