This is my first item for Etsy. The outer fabric is silk, and lined with a light cotton. It has a light interfacing which helps it keep its shape but doesn't make it too stiff. There is an inside pocket, but I didn't think it lent itself to an outside pocket? This is my first attempt at using these bamboo handles. I liked it so much I made a second one right up! I also used a nylon strap and I like how it's kind of Barbie gone industrial.
Here's a look at the inside.
This next bag isn't for sale yet... My sis-in-law is doing some sort of 'boutique' in a week and she's going to try to sell this (and the rest) for me. We'll see. The biggest problem is pricing? I look at bags and things like this and think, oh, I could make it for less than that! So I don't know what's a 'selling' price. If I want to pay myself minimum wage (that's what my fancy degree is for right?), I have to charge at least between $15 and $25, depending on supplies. Is that too high? Too low? Would you pay $25? Again, this bag has silk with a cotton contrasting white fabric. And it's totally reversible. It's also deeper than the other three bags so far.
And my new favorite. I don't know if I can part with this one? It's a different type, maybe a slouchy hobo bag? I need some names for these...
PS. The same sis-in-law as above is allowing me to use her sewing machine while mine is in the shop. In case you were wondering whether I was making these by the sweat of my fingers...
Other bags I've made so far. Bag 1. Bag 2.
