Stashing gorgeous fabric. Hoarding irresistible patterns. Designing when I can. Sewing up a Storm.
PeridotLane . . . Handmade Bags and Gifts.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Oh, The Fabrics are to Die For

The best part of my business is definitely the fabric. When I get a box of fabric I just want to lay it out and roll in its yumminess (that's a word isn't it?). Sad I know, but it is my weakness. This was probably the motivator for starting PeridotLane. I needed an excuse to buy all these wonderful fabrics.

Here are a couple fabric combinations that a friend chose for her bags. I love them both, but I think my favorite is the teal & black.


Gina

When something a little smaller will do the trick, "Gina" might be the one for you.

This is my smaller tote/shoulder bag that is perfect for for an everyday purse. It is about 10 1/4" wide at the bottom, 12 1/2" wide at the top, 10 1/4" high and 4 1/2" deep. The straps are about 22" long and 1 1/2" wide.

It is made of high quality designer cotton (never anything less) and fully interfaced to provide structure and stability. It is lined with a coordinating quality cotton lining. It has a band of printed cotton at the top of the lining and, of course, has pockets. Who doesn't need an extra pocket for a credit card, gift cards, keys or even a handful of M&Ms. Okay you may want to go with something that won't melt, but you get the idea. This particular bag has three pockets: 5x6, one about the size of a credit card and a cell phone pocket.

This bag sells for $32 plus shipping. Any changes outside my basic design may result in a slight price increase. Also, I do my best to ship as inexpensively as possible. If available I do use previously used shipping materials to help save the earth of unnecessary waste. However, I will only use materials that are in respectable condition.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

They're Flying off the Shelves

Okay, so I don't have stocked shelves for them to fly off of, but this is my most popular item and I just about can't keep up with the orders.

This is my "Shaine" bag. It is about 15" h x 17"w (at the top) and 4 1/2" deep. It is fully interfaced with two large interior pockets (sizes may vary). It closes securely with a magnetic snap. I use only designer fabrics in my adult bags and pride myself on using these high quality materials. All my fabrics are prewashed and pressed.

I used this bag as a diaper bag. However, now that I don't really need a diaper bag it is a carryall for everything I might need when leaving the house with my kids.
This bag sells for $42 plus shipping. Any changes outside this basic design may result in a slight price increase. Also, I do my best to ship as inexpensively as possible. If available I do use previously used shipping materials to help save the earth of unnecessary waste. However, I will only use materials that are in respectable condition.
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