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Trendy Bags that don't cost the Earth
Fashion Handbags are a joy, but you want something different from everyone else - without it costing the earth. At Handibags we give you just that, all our Handbags are unique, one-off creations and we make everything from recycled fabrics so it doesn't cost the Earth!
How Handibags was born
I have always loved creating things - sewing, cooking, gardening, in fact petty well anything that involves making something and, like all Crafters, I can't bear to waste anything! This all started when I was looking for something to do at home whilst looking after my baby son and a combination of ideas, serendipity and all those things saw me starting to make handbags from the scraps that were in my sewing box - that was it, I got the bug!It was a challenge, making exciting bags from whatever came to hand. Friends started giving me fabrics to recycle, clothes, furnishing fabrics, blankets - all sorts. Now they have become so popular that I've opened my own Handibags Shop so anyone can now have a Designer Handbag that is reasonably priced - and absolutely unique!
Perfect for Spring!
So What is a Handibag and why is it special
The nature of the recycled fabrics that come my way means that every 'Handibag' is a one-off, it might be possible to get two bags from a piece of fabric but they are never the same because of the trimmings, linings, handles and so on. I spend a lot of time sourcing unusual fabrics to recycle and reuse, I enjoy the challenge of making the most of the fabrics I find.After a thorough cleaning I set to with whatever I have to hand, taking my inspiration from what's in front of me to produce a unique bag. I make most of the trimmings from other fabrics and materials so even the tiniest scraps get used and little goes to waste.
Every one of my bags is totally handmade and finished to the highest standards, the only non-recycled materials are the magnetic clasps and the thread - and the inspiration that goes to create a unique 'Handibag'.
I'd love to see you in my Shop, do come and visit, you'll be most welcome!
"Get a Unique Fashion Bag from Handibags "
See What's In The Handibags Shop
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This gives you an idea of the quality of the work I do - only the best is good enough...
Mint Green Tote 1
Mint Green Tote 2
Mint Green Tote 3
Mint Green Tote 4
Ecru Pin stripe Tote...
Ecru Pin stripe Tote...
Ecru Pin stripe Tote...
Ecru Pin stripe Tote...
Black Velvet Evening...
Black Velvet Evening...
Black Velvet Evening...
Black Velvet Evening...
Navy Suede Tote Bag...
Navy Suede Tote Bag...
Navy Suede Tote Bag...
How A Handibag Is Made
If you want to know how a handibag is made - visit this lens-
Trendy and Cool - How I make a Handibag
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I often get asked how I make a Handbag, the basics are simple. Fabric and trimmings which are all recycled, thread, a fastener and the magic ingredient - inspiration! It goes like this....
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What's your favourite fashion accessory?
Needless to say, I love Bags of every shape and size - you can never have too many...
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beachbum_gabby
fashionables bags and good infos too! helps minimize waste and money. 5* Posted June 25, 2008 |
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beachbum_gabby
fashionables bags and good infos too! helps minimize waste and money. 5* Posted June 25, 2008 |
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harryfed
Great lens with lots of useful information about handbags. If you need a credit card, then try chase credit card, the best credit card available today in the market! 5 stars to you.. Posted June 16, 2008 |
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Nick_Sutton
Nice len. Keep it up! Nick Sutton Fulham :-) Posted May 27, 2008 |
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Starving_Artist
Wonderful bags and very cool that recycled materials are use. Posted May 24, 2008 |
