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Such a beautiful bag!
The Sunshine Crossbody bag is a lovely way to highlight spectacular fabric and hardware. Each time I make this bag, it is a unique reflection of the woman who will carry it.
This bag is well-suited to enlarging to 115%. When we do that, it measures approximately 8.6 inches from top to bottom, 12 inches from side to side and 3.5 inches from front to back. In order to maintain structure, I use fusible foam in this larger bag.
This handcrafted bag can also be made as a wristlet (with a wrist strap rather than a crossbody, adjustable strap).
Contact me today to discuss a custom-made Sunshine Crossbody bag.
In the Sunshine Crossbody Bag gallery –
The striking green, eggplant, grey and black bag was made with “Printed Treeline” cork fabric. Exclusive to MM Cork Supply, a BC company, based in Trail, this fabric is imported directly from Portugal. I coordinated the cork fabric and lined the bag interior with “Garden of Dreams” by In the Beginning Fabrics. I used a beautiful “Handmade” bag label by (Edmonton-based) Emmaline Bags. The zipper charms are by Beadlanding and share inspiring quotes that seemed perfect for a recent graduate.
Cork is s a natural, sustainable, vegan, PETA-approved, eco-friendly product. It is lovely to work with and to look at!
The beautiful hummingbird fabric is by Quilting Treasures. I paired it with a teal twill and a small amount of woven home decor fabric.
For both the “Hummingbird” Sunshine Crossbody Bag and the “Printed Treeline” bags, I adjusted the front and the back panels to accommodate the feature fabrics.
The honeycomb, bee-theme Sunshine Crossbody Bag was made especially for a beekeeper. I used Michael Miller Fabric’s Queenbee coordinating fabrics by Diane Kappa Designs for the exterior and the lining.
I have made two poppy-theme Sunshine Crossbody bags – one for myself and one for a dear friend. The beautiful scarlet fabric practically glows! For my friend’s poppy crossbody bag, I used Michael Miller Fabric’s Glitz Bars. It is a beautiful, glamourous fabric that really “pops” as a lining.
The larger Sunshine Crossbody, photographed on an ivory chair was made at 120% of the usual size. My client chose a beautiful taupe/grey home decor fabric for the centre panels and we paired it with Summer Twill for the side panels. The rich red lining is Crackle (Cabernet) by Deborah Edwards for Northcott. For this bag, my client chose gunmetal finish hardware and zippers.
The black and white photo is of one of my very first handcrafted bags – it predates my efforts to carefully photograph every bag. It features a lovely paisley print by V.I.P. for Cranston Print Works Company.
The black, red and green Sunshine Crossbody bag was created especially for the Richmond Christmas Fund. It features beautiful, gunmetal zipper pulls by Blue Calla (Toronto, Ontario), a “Handmade” label by Emmaline Bags (Spruce Grove, Alberta) and an adjustable, crossbody strap. The striking exterior feature fabric is Everlasting Rose by Iron Orchard Designs for Clothworks. The bag is lined with a coordinate, also by Iron Orchard Designs. You can bid on this bag and other great items via this link.
Pricing is determined by fabric choices and customization.
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Hilary –
I reached out to bespoke bags when I saw a post of her work on Facebook. I thought the idea of making a bag that I could design and have one of a kind was super cool. I messaged and her and we worked together to pick the fabric I wanted. She checked in with me every step of the way, showing different fabrics that I had given her a basic idea of, and I chose the black and grey. I was able to choose the hardware and decided to make the bag larger as well. I am so incredibly happy with my new purse. I absolutely love it and it’s made beautifully and very good quality. I can’t recommend these bags enough. You will not be disappointed.
bespokebagssteveston –
It was such a pleasure to meet you and work with you Hilary! Thank you so much for the opportunity. Your fabric and hardware choices were absolutely great and helped me to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bag. I sincerely hope that you will thoroughly enjoy using it. Thank you again!
Mike –
My wife showed me a picture from bespokebag of a fabric and while I was talking with my wife I messaged the founder. I asked if they still had the fabric my wife wanted and got it made for her she loved it. I got it in a timely manner and it is well made.
Carolyn Hart –
It was so much fun to be part of a surprise birthday gift like this. Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Kelly –
One of a kind made special with each stitch. Beautiful quality fabrics coupled with excellent craftsmanship make for a stunning combination. Carolyn makes every creation feel special and unique . I really enjoy the matching pieces available such as the sanitizer pouch that conveniently clips on for easy access. The crossbody bag is big enough to hold everything I need but not too big that I can’t find what I am looking for. I highly recommend Be Spoke products.
Carolyn Hart –
Kelly, I absolutely loved making this beautiful bag for you. It was my pleasure from start to finish!