Sunday 19 January 2014

Back in the saddle again with a retro bag and a couple of sales

After such a long break since I moved house in July I was expecting it to take a while before I started selling again. So I'm super pleased that I've sold one of my bags I mentioned in last weeks blog and taken a custom order which I'm currently working on.

I was amazed when, within an hour or so of listing in my Folksy shop I sold this lovely peacock themed bag. This one seemed really popular, so maybe I'll make a couple more with the fabric I have left.
I've also taken a custom order for one of my messenger bags. I haven't made one of these for a while, so I'm looking forward to doing a few of these at the same time.
 
 The custom order is in chocolate brown faux suede, with this lovely quality embroidered fabric. I love it when I get custom orders that I'm really excited to make - and this is definitely one of those. I've wanted an excuse to use this fabric for a while.
I've finally finished my large retro shoulder bag, having, at long last, had a go at piped handles.
I'm a bit taken with the size and fabric on this one so I'm not sure whether to sell or keep!
Just time to check out what everyone else has been p to on Handmade Monday.

14 comments:

  1. They're fabulous bags, so I'm not surprised they are selling! Hope you are all settled into your new home now x

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  2. My goodness, that bag is wonderful! I love the colours - very spring/summery. And it's no wonder the peacock bag sold quickly, it's really gorgeous x

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  3. Lovely bags, the chocolate brown fabric looks great, can't wait to see the finished bag. Congratulations on getting selling again, it's always such a confidence boost.

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  4. Love that embroidered fabric - perfect for bags - you could make matching purse as well!

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  5. Wow, your bags are just so gorgeous, i'm not surprised they're selling so well!

    I especially love the lilac messenger bag this week, it looks like you could get a lot in! :)

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  6. It's a gorgeous bag, no wonder you are tempted to keep it. The piped handles are fab:)

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  7. Gorgeous peacock fabric bag. I can see why it sold straight away!

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  8. I'm not surprised that the peacock sold so quickly, it's such a fantastic fabric and peacocks are so popular.

    Jan x

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  9. Beautiful bags Helen - I'm crazy about your fabric choices in the last one :)

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  10. I'd say keep.
    I love your peacock material.

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  11. The peacock fabric is really beautiful. Not surprised it got snapped up.

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  12. Your bags are so lovely and not at all surprised they sell so well - all gorgeous, how do you part with them. Hope you have a good week.

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  13. The peacock material is beautiful, very Art Deco. The bags are as ever beautiful

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  14. Love , love , love your bags; this peacock bag is beautiful...:0)

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