new design
well I guess that would be a little bold, it is a variation : )
I don’t often make bags as prototypes and then use them myself, I guess because I’m a ‘stick in the mud’ and like what I already have, but I wanted to make myself a bag to take to ATP, so I made this new hip bag.
It is lined and padded, including the strap which was really comfy to use, the flap almost completely covers the front of the bag, so I did not add any extra fasteners. I’ve lined it with a lovely fabric from Ikea and taken the influence from that to produce the embroidery on the front.
It worked really well all weekend, felt comfy, and so I’m happy, but would you buy a bag like this? It sits on my hip nicely and I’m 5′ 7″ so would I make a standard one like this, or maybe two lengths? I don’t want to get into adjustable straps because i don’t think I could do the padded strap then.
So any feedback would be gratefully received!
20th May 2009 @ 8:51 am
That’s a lovely new design. I like it. It’s got a really modern, contemporary designed look. Perhaps the possibility of a choice of handle lengths might be nice….. at 5′ 4″ … I get fed up with knotting bag handles so that they don’t hang and bump around the top of my legs. (That means they also yet caught by door handles etc….. and you suddently whizz back into the room you think you’ve just left. If you see what I mean). Gorgeous!
20th May 2009 @ 9:45 am
brillant I love the leaf design
20th May 2009 @ 10:40 am
I love the design and the colours! Just my choice especially with the comfy, padded strap!
20th May 2009 @ 10:36 pm
I’m 5’6″ and love my bags straps quite long so they fit over coats etc. I like to be able to get my hands in the bag whilst wearing it if you know what I mean?!
Could you add a buckle and eyelets to make the bag adjustable? I would think you’d be able to keep the padded strap that way. Eyelets always seem like fun .I wish i had an excuse to use them!!
21st May 2009 @ 12:59 pm
I join the choir here. I love bags that I can wear across my body, leaving my hands free. The front flap is really nice too. You didn’t feel like you needed velcro or a fastener of any kind? Different length straps, or a way to make padded adjustable straps, sound like a must for this short (5’2″) person!
I’m glad you designed this style and hope to see some in your shop. I get raves on my tote and knitting bag. I’ll probably need another Raspberry bag soon…
26th May 2009 @ 10:18 am
Perfect, perfect bag.
I’d love a bag like this that fits just right. I’m 5’2″, so the different length strap option gets my vote.
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