Handbags & Totes

Purple & Black Handmade Paper with Black Leather

November 14, 2014 Donna B

This was an experiment with store-bought handmade paper.

front purple n black paper — Clear plastic coating protects the paper. The slight arc shaped rigid leather handles are a play on the arcs in the paper design.

side view purple & black paper — The sides and bottom are up-cycled black napa leather.

inside purple & black paper — A light colored vinyl interior and patch pocket makes it easy to find your keys or cell phone.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Two-tone Vinyl Handled Purse with Detachable Strap

November 14, 2014 Donna B

I made this little bag to match two different pairs of shoes. The perfect addition to that spring or summer outfit.

2 tone bag handles up — Carrying options are the padded soft handles or a store-bought detachable strap.

2 tone bottom — SIlver colored metal feet help keep the bottom dirt free.

2 tone top & inside view

A tab closure & magnetic strap plus a zip closure center pocket are features of this up-cycled drapery lining interior.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Zebra Print & Pink Vinyl Tote

November 14, 2014 Donna B

This bag was done on my regular sewing machine – fun gift for a family member. I knew so little about construction at the time; the bugger had a short life…not sure I will try again as no two bags are alike!

The silver metal hardware was just the right accent for this open tote large enough to carry a laptop or tablet.

inside zebra & pink tote

Roomy interior with up-cycled drapery lining, 2 zipped pockets, 1 patch pocket & attached key hook.

Experiments made on a home machine before leather school

Bamboo Handled Black Canvas & Wood Purse

November 14, 2014 Donna B

bamboo handled purse — Up-cycled trivets were used to make this little summer bag.

Black cotton canvas interior with single zip pocket.

bamboo handled bag side — This was an experiment before going to leather school. I used the same fabric to make loops to attach the store-bought handles.

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The Anna Black Leather Tote

November 9, 2014 Donna B

front open pocket — Front with open split pocket.

bag front zip pocket — Back with zip closure pocket.

bag side pocket — Both sides have functional zippered pockets.

bag inside — Dotted cotton interior with lots of pockets.

bag bottom — Silver colored metal feet.

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Handmade Skull Patterned Paper With Leather Sides & Bottom

November 9, 2014 Donna B

Tabbed closure with just a few metal stud accents.

Plain back so you see the skull designs.

Chain with leather covered handle and just the right amount of metal accents.

inside

Bright pink interior with patch pocket.

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Specially Designed For Dog Lovers

November 9, 2014 Donna B

A colleague wanted something special for his wife; this was our creation.

6 dogs front hanging — Front view-three of six Shih tzus; a clear tabbed closure allows you to see all their faces.

6 dogs back hanging — Back view-three other Shih tzus; the faux inked paw prints add whimsy.

6 dogs side angle — Bone shaped handle is black bonded leather to match the leather sides and bottom.

6 dogs inside — Pink shiny vinyl interior with a open top pocket.

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Upcycled Black Garment Leather Cross Body

November 8, 2014 Donna B

A gift for a family member’s birthday.

back view patch pocket — The back has a zipper-teeth trimmed patch pocket.

front view — The front has four working zipped pockets.

inside back 2send — A light colored vinyl interior so you can see your stuff and 2 more zipped pockets.

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Ostrich textured vinyl tote with zip-top closure

November 8, 2014 Tim

A special request for a family member.

front side — Front has a single patch pocket.

top view open — Roomy light colored vinyl interior has one zippered pocket & an open top patch pocket.

bottom — So you don’t mar the bottom, this bag has feet!

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