I recently had my first custom order experience on Etsy. A buyer fell in love with a bag I had made a looooong time ago (before I discovered the joys of magnetic snaps, lol) and wanted one for herself. Of course it was a remnant and I had no more of the fabric. I began to look through my stash and take pictures of fabric combinations that exited me...then I had to step back and realize that EVERYONE does not want their bag to scream, lol. I tend to gravitate towards very "on purpose" colors and patterns. So when I found a combination that fit my customer, I was initially disappointed at how "regular" it would be. However, after I finished the bag, I was surprisingly pleased and satisfied with how it came out:
The bag she originally liked has been modified into my WHIPLASH style. The addition of pleats at the bottom make it deceptively roomy. It has two flap welt pockets on the outside, perfect for carrying a cell phone, metro pass, MP3 player, or other small items that you need quick access to. Inside there is an ample zippered pocket and a key holder strap. It closes with a magnetic snap.I love how classy it looks and will be opened to creating other "toned down" styles. I will admit that the flap detail was my contribution of "flair". She absolutely loved the bag, which gave me such a relief (I am a worry wart, what can I say). This was an awesome custom experience and I want to thank Dana in NC for helping me explore my "less loud" side!
I hate posting without really good pics...hence why I haven't blogged in a while. My computer never recovered so I'm using my daughter's laptop. I will have to see if i can make it work with my All-in-One printer. *sigh*The Biz...---------------------------I am currently working on some new bags and things for my July 3rd trunk show at
Eklectik Funk Boutique in Downtown Portsmouth, VA. I'm having a hard time focusing, however. As I'm working on one thing, I'm thinking of developing something else. I'm really interested in perfecting my patterns to help with my speed in contstructing them. I spent a LOT of time trying to develop a more clean and efficient way to make handles for my SOCIALITE bag and I am VERY satisfied with the results:
After I get done with the trunk show I have GOT to get to work filling my Etsy shop...it is shamefully empty! Of course I'll keep ya posted...**********************************************************Personally. . .-----------------When I was younger I was a Michael Jackson FIEND! Very few things stick in my mind like how I would get all giddy and weak-limbed whenever I saw his image. I remember rare times when my whole family would actually sit together watching television...one time was for the premeir of "Thriller"on MTV and MJ's performance on the Motown 25th Anniversary show. I remember just the joy and exitement that I felt, as well as my family. Great times! And personally, that's what I want to think about.
I just wanted to say that much and leave a link to of one of my favorite Jackson songs/videos.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW1fXL3s7bk
The bag she originally liked has been modified into my WHIPLASH style. The addition of pleats at the bottom make it deceptively roomy. It has two flap welt pockets on the outside, perfect for carrying a cell phone, metro pass, MP3 player, or other small items that you need quick access to. Inside there is an ample zippered pocket and a key holder strap. It closes with a magnetic snap.