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Trendy Bags that don'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...
starsam wrote...
Your lens would be a great addition to the 'Fashion - Fashion Models' Group
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Feel free to add it anytime!
Posted February 12, 2009
zigaroo wrote...
I really like your lens. It has style. What I mean by that is the handbags you make are not all the same . They are not all cookie cutter. They have their on flavor and sense of style. I like that a lot.I Wish you much success and I give you 5 stars Too. Good Job. Perhaps you could check out my Blog and tell me what you think .
Click Here To see my Blog
Posted October 18, 2008
AshleyAnnRyan wrote...
I would love to have you in my Fashion Diva Group!
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Ashley
Posted August 15, 2008
beachbum_gabby wrote...
fashionables bags and good infos too! helps minimize waste and money. 5*
Posted June 25, 2008
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